The basics of compression in audio

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The basics of compression in audio

Post by øøøøøøø » Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:45 am

Hey OSG, long time no talk.

I think some of y'all might like this article I just wrote.

Cheers!

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Post by Larry Mal » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:44 am

I really like these articles you've been writing!
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Re: The basics of compression in audio

Post by saxjag » Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:11 am

Another great piece of writing. As always, Brad, you make a tricky audio concept clear.

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Post by Telliot » Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:31 am

That is by far the best explanation of compression I've read. Well done, Brad!
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Post by budda12ax7 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:25 pm

This is good, thank you!

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Post by cestlamort » Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:33 pm

Well done. Clear, concise and great metaphors. (now how do I get to the brick wall that seems to be all the rage nowadays...?)

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Post by HorseyBoy » Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:46 am

Really enjoyed that, man! I've been eyeing off the Mr Black "Big Payback" compressor (I mean, it's called the Big Payback - that in itself makes me want it) and this helps me understand my urge to buy one. :) Good job.

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Post by lalalandstudios » Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:38 am

øøøøøøø wrote:Hey OSG, long time no talk.

I think some of y'all might like this article I just wrote.

Cheers!

http://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/co" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... io-basics/
Great stuff,thank you!

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Re: The basics of compression in audio

Post by vale » Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:21 pm

øøøøøøø wrote:Hey OSG, long time no talk.

I think some of y'all might like this article I just wrote.

Cheers!

http://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/co" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... io-basics/
likey! thanks brad. a great piece & really well presented. & now bookmarked for my long-term reference.
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