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Topic 1.9

Learn: Dynamic Processing

Choose a lesson to work through. Each one builds understanding step by step with animated diagrams and knowledge checks.

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Topic 1.9 — Component 4

Compression

How compressors control dynamic range using threshold, ratio, attack, release, and make-up gain.

6 sections
Ableton Live

Compressor Interface

Explore a real compressor interface — click on each control to learn what threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee and makeup gain do.

10-15 minutes
Ableton Live

Gate Interface

Explore a real gate interface — click on each control to learn what threshold, return, attack, hold, release and floor do.

10-15 minutes