Compression & Timeline Music Tech

In which decades was Compression created to control volume of TV/Radio presenters whispering/talking quietly as-well as an entire audience clapping.

• 1940's-50's

• 1930's-40's

• 1920's-1930's

• 1950's-1960's

True or False?

The first compressors just had In/Out functions and no other controls.

• True

• False

Which Year was The Western Electric 110 limiting amplifier created, being considered to be the first commercially available compressor.

• 1934

• 1931

• 1937

• 1939

In which decade did DAWs start tp include Compression as standard in their software, rather than needing Compression Racks.

• 1990's

• 1980's

• 2000's

• 1970's

Which year did Tracks started using less heavy compression, experimenting with different compression levels

• 2007

• 2003

• 2004

• 2005

Give 1 good reason why music today is compressed? (Type your answer - open ended)

Side-Chain Compression – Compressor uses the ........? signal to determine how strongly the compressor will reduce the gain on it’s output.

Multi-band Compression – Compressor that allows you to change the frequency bands, ensuring you can change the compression levels of certain frequency bands rather than the full ...........?

Answer explanation

careful of your spelling!

Compression is the process of .............. the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest parts of an audio signal. This is done by boosting the quieter signals and attenuating the louder signals.​