Knee
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /nee/
What does Knee mean? A control on a compressor that determines how hard the compressor performs when hitting the threshold.
Knee is a control on a compressor that determines how hard the compressor performs when hitting the threshold. A hard knee will make the compressor work instantly at the determined ratio, whereas soft knee gradually ramps up the ratio as the signal gets louder, creating a smoother compression.
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