Compression

Introduction

In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of compression, including how compressors affect dynamic range, the differences between downwards and upwards compression, and how to use key settings such as threshold, ratio, attack, and release times to achieve various compression effects.

Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Understand how compressors affect dynamic range
• Differentiate between downwards and upwards compression
• Adjust threshold, ratio, attack, and release settings to achieve desired compression effects
  • Apply makeup gain to maintain cons istent volume levels after compression

Module Navigation

Compression

• Compressors and Dynamic Range
• Academic Resources/Courses/RA&T 105/Ableton/Audio Effects/Threshold
• Academic Resources/Courses/RA&T 105/Ableton/Audio Effects/Ratio
• Attack and Release
• Make-up Gain
• ASMR - Extreme Compression