Understanding Your Compressor's Attack Time with Larry Holcombe

This week, mixing and mastering engineer Larry Holcombe returns to break down one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) compressor controls: attack.

Rather than just using compression to level out volume, Larry shows how adjusting attack lets you shape the transient detail of a sound. By controlling how much of that initial punch comes through, you can subtly push elements forward or backward in your mix, creating a real sense of depth and space.

If you’ve ever wondered how to give your mixes a stronger front-to-back perspective, this is a technique you won’t want to miss.

Check it out!