Dynamic Range Compression reduces the dynamic range of a signal.

Note this does not necessarily mean a reduction in volume. Effectively compression can be thought of as an automated volume control, raising the level of quiet parts of the part, and lowering peaks.

Why compress?

SO what are the Pros and Cons on using hardware vs software processors and f/x ?

Im not used to live work so to speak so could do with a bit of advice.

I have recently got involved with a new band doing technical hardcore metal in which we have a vocallist whos voice can be described as nothing but brutal during his screams and angelic when singing.

I'm taking an Audio class and my teacher gave us a 20 question pre-test. I figured out all but 1, and even though this doesn't have to be completed its driving me crazy. The question is- "The compressor’s side chain input can be used in a number ways to make
different things happen. If you parallel a signal to the compressor’s

I'm shopping for a compressor, with a budge of $3000.00, and I wanted to ask my friends some ideas. LA-2A , 2-1176, JDK-R22, ADL-1000, Manley Elop. not sure...

**Edit** my apologies, I posted this subject twice accidentally - forgot that I hit the forum with this question.

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hello

Tascam dp01

any tricks for me

Okay, I was once told how to setup a compressor for rap fast vocals
to make it sound clear and stuff, but now I forgot how to :(

I don't know how to set it up, can someone tell me how the compressor
works in a really simpel way, like what is thres,ratio,knee,att,rel,gain and etc good for, and some tips to use in fast rap vocals :)

Oh, boy. I know I'm opening a can of worms on this one...

I need to get vocals to another level. I currently have no pitch correction capabilities. I'm running Cubase le4 - soon to upgrade to 5 which I know has a pitch corrector in it.