Originally posted by nobrainer440 I can't hear compression for the life of me. The only way I can tell if something is compressed is when it is totally squashed.
If the threshold is at -30dB and the ratio is at infinity, I can hear it. In fact, even then I dont really hear it so much as feel it in my head. It's disorienting, like my head is being squashed.
But if you back off a teeny bit on the ratio and raise the threshold to -15 or -12, I couldn't tell you if it was on or bypassed to save my life. Even watching the gain reduction lights, I cant hear it. Drums, bass, vocals, no matter what the source. Anyone else have this problem?
Just sounds like you are new to using compression. Compression takes the longest to understand and learn. It is not an obvious effect until you have used it for years. The difference between 2:1 and 4:1 can be alot once you understand it. A real lot. My advice... keep using it. There is no shortage of information on what to do... but there is usually a shortage of experience doing it. You'll catch on bro... just keep listening! Much Respect,