3 dB of gain reduction can sound completely different

Preview text: Attack, release and detector timing explain why the meter only tells part of the story.

Kiive AudioTuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM EasternKlaviyo
Kiive Audio3 dB of gain reduction can sound completely different
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3 dB of gain reduction can sound completely different
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Attack, release and detector timing explain why the meter only tells part of the story.
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