I was reading Bob Katz book.
Mastering- The Art and Science.
Regarding Parallel compression to bring up lower levels.
Upward type compression.
He was mentioning a ratio of 2:1 or 2.5:1
I understand the fast attack time, and look-ahead recommended.
But the release times of 200ms- something seem too long to accomplish the goal. Wouldn't faster release times accomplish this goal better?
Wouldn't you want the compressor to release gain reduction quicker once the level is no longer below the threshold? That way low level signals could come through more "untouched". Basically just effecting, to a greater degree, levels above the threshold??
Also, I was on the Waves.com website, and they had the plugin MaxxVolume that has Low Level compression.
I believe it may function as a Upward compressor.
Plug-in Folder
Second plugin down.
Are there many upward type compressors out there??
I would never master my own music. Im just learning more about the process.
Thanks