Compressor

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Compressor

A compressor (or compression) reduces the dynamics of a signal, raising (or boost ing ) the low volume and lowering (or attenuating , a.k.a. cutting , a.k.a. rolling off ) the high volumes . This increases sustain and gives a better tone, especially for lead. Usually has two knobs : compression (amount of compression) and volume.

It is used on the drum beats in "Mysterons" by Portishead.

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