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2012/06/06 20:15:36 (permalink)

Compressor?

When I first heard of a Compressor I didn't know what it is or what its used for. How did it get its name and why did they choose Compressor? If you could give it another name, what would it be?


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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/06 21:04:55 (permalink)
    Kompressor?



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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/07 06:53:16 (permalink)
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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/07 06:58:18 (permalink)
    Device-that-attenuates-the-volume-above-a-certain-set-level ???


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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/07 08:04:27 (permalink)
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    If you could give it another name, what would it be?
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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/07 10:51:37 (permalink)
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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/09 07:37:46 (permalink)
     How did it get its name and why did they choose Compressor?



    Because it compresses the dynamics?

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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/09 09:58:41 (permalink)
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    Re:Compressor? 2012/06/19 17:33:49 (permalink)
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    When I first heard of a Compressor I didn't know what it is or what its used for. How did it get its name and why did they choose Compressor?  

     
     
     
     
     
    It "compress" audio like the same as a air-compressor that compress air. Their by name COMPRESSOR
     

     
    It "compress" audio like the same as a air-compressor that compress air. Their by name COMPRESSOR
    post edited by Freddie H - 2012/06/19 17:35:25


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