RuudNL
Well-known member
Most of the time you will see two time constants stacked upon each other when a compressor (or limiter) uses 'auto release'.
Would there be a benefit in using this approach:
1 - a timing network with a fast attack an a quick release time, say 30-50 mSec.
2 - a timing network with a slower attack time (30 mS?) and a longer release time, for example 100-150 mS
3 - a timing network with a much slower attack time (100 mS) and a long release time (500 mS)
and maybe even a fourth timing network.
All the outputs of the timing networks are summed, in such a way that the highest voltage drives the control voltage of the attenuator. ( "OR" configuration).
I could imagine that this would produce a very natural sounding compression.
Very short peaks would be compressed, without disturbing the average level, while longer signals with a high level would lower the output for a much longer time.
This would maybe behave more like a 'leveller' or 'gain rider'.
Any thougts about this?
Would there be a benefit in using this approach:
1 - a timing network with a fast attack an a quick release time, say 30-50 mSec.
2 - a timing network with a slower attack time (30 mS?) and a longer release time, for example 100-150 mS
3 - a timing network with a much slower attack time (100 mS) and a long release time (500 mS)
and maybe even a fourth timing network.
All the outputs of the timing networks are summed, in such a way that the highest voltage drives the control voltage of the attenuator. ( "OR" configuration).
I could imagine that this would produce a very natural sounding compression.
Very short peaks would be compressed, without disturbing the average level, while longer signals with a high level would lower the output for a much longer time.
This would maybe behave more like a 'leveller' or 'gain rider'.
Any thougts about this?