Tremendous compression is a way utilized in audio manufacturing to cut back the dynamic vary of a vocal observe, making it louder and extra constant in quantity. It entails utilizing a compressor with a excessive ratio and a quick assault time, which reduces the achieve of the loudest elements of the vocal whereas leaving the quieter elements unaffected.
Tremendous compression can be utilized to create quite a lot of results, from a refined enhance in loudness to a extra dramatic, “squashed” sound. It may be used to make vocals sound extra upfront and aggressive, or to create a smoother, extra polished sound. It may also be used to cut back the quantity of sibilance in a vocal observe.
