Nova attack & release times

[irpacynot]

The "ms" for release times is obviously milliseconds, right? Is it the same for attack times, or is the "ms" a designation for microseconds, like some older compressors?

Thanks

[FabienTDR]

It's milliseconds throughout.

But take these with a grain of salt. The true attack or release speed is not constant, and generally doesn't describe a period but speed. E.g. much like the time it takes to move by 1000 meters.

If I remember correctly, we define timing as the time it takes to reduce/recover 20dB. There's no standard between manufacturers, many thus only show numbers from 0 - 10 or similar.

[irpacynot]

It's milliseconds throughout.

But take these with a grain of salt. The true attack or release speed is not constant, and generally doesn't describe a period but speed. E.g. much like the time it takes to move by 1000 meters.

If I remember correctly, we define timing as the time it takes to reduce/recover 20dB. There's no standard between manufacturers, many thus only show numbers from 0 - 10 or similar.

Many thanks!

[irpacynot]

It's milliseconds throughout.

But take these with a grain of salt. The true attack or release speed is not constant, and generally doesn't describe a period but speed. E.g. much like the time it takes to move by 1000 meters.

If I remember correctly, we define timing as the time it takes to reduce/recover 20dB. There's no standard between manufacturers, many thus only show numbers from 0 - 10 or similar.

If I may bother you with another question...

I seem to have success compressing higher frequencies with a 5ms attack and 50ms release. Do you have a recommendation for bass frequencies? Trying to keep certain tracks from muddying up the mix without losing the body of the track by necessarily lower the gain of said frequencies.