Confused about the relationship between a compressor's Threshold and Ratio parameters? A lower Threshold subjects a wider range of input levels to compression, while higher Ratio settings create a more drastic compression effect when audio exceeds the threshold.

If you’re a non-drummer who wants to do MIDI drum parts, once you *truly* understand the nuances drummers put into music with how they *play*, you can put those nuances into your music with how you *program*. Drums aren't clocks: they tell stories. Tell a *story* with your drums.

HEY, IT'S TIME FOR THE "FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH" NAG TO BACK UP YOUR DATA!! Sorry about the shouting, I just didn't want to seem out of step with the rest of the social media world :) Anyway, you're artists, you matter, *we need your art*, please back up your data!