Compression...?

[Grimortem]

i just need to know what exactly compression (drum wise) is, what it does, and what equipment you need to do it.

 

[RezN8]

i just need to know what exactly compression (drum wise) is, what it does, and what equipment you need to do it.

It lowers the peaks of the audio so the sound between the quietest parts and the loudest parts are more even. To add compression, you would need a compressor.

How about using the search function?

 

[Grimortem]

Does it affect the sound of the drum when recording?

 

[RezN8]

If used improperly it will, yes. Read this article:

http://www.looperman.com/tutorials_production_compression_explained.php