While both subtle and sudden dynamics provide the soul for our music, compressors allow you to regulate how much your performers’ levels can technically vary. A strong, high note from a vocalist might provide the power that your song needs, but it may also scare your audience away if the singer isn’t using proper mic technique!
The ProFXv3 compressors smoothly reduce the threshold at which they will begin reducing dynamics on the input. Compression is an art form and there are no rules, so play with compressors on vocals, kicks and snares, bass, and acoustic guitars to even out peaks and achieve a more professional mix.
To learn more about this and other audio engineering principles, check out reputable channels on YouTube, online articles, and your local university's audio engineering program.
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