Using Software Compressors w/recording apps.

Posted on Nov 19, 2003 07:41 pm
GuitarLord
Phatso
Member Since: Mar 31, 2003

I figured i'd start a new topic for this one instead of piggybacking someone else's. (sorry ccseller1.)

db has successfully informed me about threshold and ratio settings for compressor...thanx db, you da man. Now, im curious about what attack and release times are for. What are the proper settings for vocals and guitar? Also, as i dont currently have a hardware compressor that I can use "in-line" with my equipment, is there a way to use a software compressor in real-time while recording? Or is it only something that can be used after the fact?

I had a buddy of mine come over the other day to lay down some vocal tracks, and the problem we were facing was that, in order to stop my recording app from peaking anywhere in the track, the level had to be set to where the low part of the vocals were extremely low to prevent the loud parts form peaking. I know that compression is used to help prevent this, but HOW? Call me clueless, and Im sorry for the stupid questions, but I'm at a loss right now. I guess the best thing to do would be to get a hardware compressor but I just dont have the funds.

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