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2.3.7.3 Compressor Hold Control
The hold control varies the amount of time between a reduction of levels above the threshold
and the onset of the release time. It provides a period after gain reduction where a slower rate
of recovery occurs.
The above three diagrams show the action of the hold control from nearly minimum to 75%
of maximum, with an intermediate position with the release set to minimum. When the
compressor is in recovery after a loud passage, the full value of the release setting time is
reached only gradually over the period of the hold time. This produces an extended period
when the release time is maintained at slower rates in order to allow faster gain recovery
without excessive distortion at low signal frequencies. Since the release time is effectively
multiplied by the hold time, very long total gain recovery times can also be obtained by using
the release control in conjunction with the hold control.