@slatinize: One of my favorite uses for a compressor is as a “depth knob.” Many beginners think that just turning down the volume is the same, but they overlook an essential aspect of psychoacoustics. ⚠️ How close or distant a sound appears depends largely on its attack/transient—the initial punch or impact of the sound. This is precisely what a compressor manipulates. Simply lowering the volume does not produce the same effect. ✅