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Glue Compressor
Makes a mix feel like one thing instead of many.
WHAT IT DOES
A compressor tuned for whole mixes and drum buses. It glues separate parts into one cohesive, 'finished' sound. The secret on most records.
HOW IT WORKS
Same idea as a normal compressor, but gentle and slow on purpose. Aim for just 1–3 dB of gain reduction on the loudest bits.
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SOURCE: Parameters & terminology modeled on Ableton Live 12's Glue Compressor. DSP is a simplified Web Audio approximation — directionally accurate, not a clone.
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