Logic Pro's Compressor circuit types

Logic's Compressor offers a variety of circuits to choose from, each with different characteristics.

This article will help you understand what those differences are and when to best use each circuit.

Occasionally you will also get an explanation of a general compressor feature to better understand why it matters.

In essence, a compressor is a tool for dynamically controlling or shaping a signal. Often a compressor is considered to reduce dynamics or punch, but set up correctly it can increase punch as well.

When a compressor manipulates the level of the signal it can also impart harmonic distortion. How a compressor does both things varies from compressor to compressor.