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Ratio: This parameter controls the amount of compression.
Threshold: Set the threshold, above which compression is applied.
Attack: Sets the algorithm's reaction speed to increasing sound levels. Short
attack times can create an undesirable "pumping" sound, as the volume is
quickly reduced or increased correspondingly.
Release: Sets the algorithm's reaction speed to falling sound levels.
A/B: If you have selected a preset for the effect and make manual changes to
it later, you can compare the original preset sound with the new settings by
using the A/B-button.
Reset: This resets the effect device to its original neutral starting point where
minimal processing power is required and no effect is added to the sound.
Load/Save: Here you can save the current settings as an effect file so that
they can be used on other projects as well.
Special presets
In the compressor you can use the presets to open further special functions.
Dynamic expander: Too high a compression rate will result in audible noise
(usually defined as a pumping sound). Radio recordings in particular are
recorded with very high compression rates to increase the perceived volume.
Unfortunately, compression reduces the dynamics (interval between the
quietest and loudest part). The expander enhances the dynamics of the
recording.
Noise Gate: This cleaning function suppresses noises which are completely
below a certain volume threshold. This lets you create, for example, song
transitions that are entirely noise-free.
Leveler: This setting automatically sets the entire material to an identical
volume level. The volume control knob is no longer required. You can use this
function to equalize greater volume differences within a song. To equalize
volume variations between different songs you can also use the function
"Normalize loudness" in the "Effects" menu.