compression/limiting

[shackrock]

i got n-track, and i've put out already a few cd's for some local bands.

i've read a ton about compressing/limiting...but i cant notice so much of a difference when i put it on (i have the demo of FASOFT's limiter/compresser...it lasts 15 esconds, then mutes).


so basically i'm asking - what exactly does it do, and does anyone have a free one that can be used as an effect on N-Track?

the stuff i am usually recording is drums, distored guitar, and keyboards, bass, vocals, etc. here's an example: www.mp3.com/quad_5_Crew


thanks

 

[Gidge]

http://www.slackmaster2000.com/articles/freeplugs.htm
Slacks free plugin page

http://24.61.136.253/
Shailat's article on compression