You’re confusing limiters and compressors. See http://reverb.com/news/compressor-vs-limiter-whats-the-difference and the links at the end of that article.Thank you much Guys - compressor I would think that would make it quiet
It makes sounds louder than the threshold quieter so they are more even with the sounds below the threshold. You can then boost the whole signal back up to compensate which effectively makes the quiet sounds louder relative to the original loud ones.Thank you much Guys - compressor I would think that would make it quiet
Technically that's how a compressor works: It makes the louder sounds quieter, but then boosts all of the signal. It's why using a compressor helps bring out harmonics.Thank you much Guys - compressor I would think that would make it quiet