OUTPUT / Compressor 
 
 
A Compressor is used to control and reduce the dynamic range of the signal. 
RMS/Peak – Compression is either triggered by RMS (short average) or Peak 
(instant) signal level.  
Hard/Soft Knee – With a hard knee, compression begins to take effect only when 
the threshold is reached. With a soft knee, the compression begins to take effect 
earlier but in a more gradual way. 
Attack – Adjust the time it takes for compression to take effect once the signal 
has reached the threshold. Set a longer time to allow transients through and 
compress only the body of the sound, set a shorter time to flatten the signal and 
tame peaks. 
Release – Adjust the time that it takes for the compressor to stop compressing 
after signal has fallen below the threshold.