Look at This: How Compressor Attack & Release Actually Work

Let's take a look at how our compressors really work when we feed audio into them and understand how Attack and Release actually work on audio. No audio this time, we're just gonna look.

[xMasterxRazorx]

One of the best videos on compression I've ever seen. Awesome!

[JTFuller]

OK, this guy is absolutely fantastic.. Dude.. I've been on hear for years still trying to learn compression.. I am like blown right now.. BUT, Jesus is always on time.. I appreciate you my guy.. Excellent information.. I am subbing.. I use to do video at my church.. You're an amazing teacher.. I watched some of your other videos and man.. Fantastic work and explanations.. Please don't stop....

[TimmyP]

First time I have seen the affect on HF response explained. "I should have thought of that." Thanks.

[ButImFeelingMuchBetterNow]

I had just watched your video "Listen to This: Attack & Release" and was reading the comment by "The Noise Floor" and did not understand what he was saying regarding attack. After watching this video, it now makes sense. Very interesting stuff.

Also, I've noticed the high end effect with compression, especially with the Waves dbx160 plugin (and even more so if I stack two instances together), more so than with other plugins. I now understand what is happening there, and it makes sense as there is no attack setting on the 160.

Thanks for this video.

[chalerhingo]

How exactly is this supposed to help me with my ENGINE PROBLEM?