Best explanation of a compressor ever.

[grimtraveller]

A year or so ago, I wanted to see what would happen if I used the compressor going in and so I used it on the snare and on my laps where my laps were playing a percussive role. The sounds were more than interesting and it was like the compressor came alive and had an effect {detrimental until I got the setting to a pleasing one} that surpassed anything over the previous 21 years.

I actually tried it on some vocals going in for the first time, the other day. What surprised me was that even though I was pelting at volume, the level never got anywhere near clipping, even on the bits where I thought I really had to give it some wonga in order to reach and sustain the note or part.
I think I might try it again on another song !

 

[GONZO-X]