Compressor Explanation???

[theguitarfreak]

Hi, im really new to recording and stuff. I pretty well know the basics but im confused with all the controls that i see in a compressor plugin. Can someone explain them to me in an easy way? I know the basic function of a compressor but dont know which parameter in it does what.

 

[Kingofpain678]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression#Compressor_features

 

[witzendoz]

All you need to get started is right here.

Cheers

Alan.

 

[theguitarfreak]

Thanks a lot.