Is pumping bad for a compressor?

[pdadda]

My only hardware compressor is an RNC. I like to use it modestly when recording my band. But I also make electronica music as a side project. So I decided to try and use it at super heavy compression settings (running my drum machine's kick drum through the side chain). I have been experimenting with heavy pumping sounds ala Daft Punk. Is it bad for a compressor to use it under these settings (long term)? What I mean is, will this cause the compressor to create more audible compression at lower settings as well?

 

[jmorris]

it wont hurt the compressor, pumping is just the compressor slaming down the signal .

 

[phaqu]

No, but hearing it all the time might get annoying though. To me,it can be a cool effect, when used sparingly.

 

[pdadda]

Thanks fellas.