parallel compression

noun

A dynamic range compression technique used in sound recording and mixing, achieved by mixing an unprocessed "dry" or lightly compressed signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal.

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New York compression
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Meanings

nounparallel compression (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA dynamic range compression technique used in sound recording and mixing, achieved by mixing an unprocessed "dry" or lightly compressed signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal.

    Synonyms: New York compression

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA dynamic range compression technique used in sound recording and mixing, achieved by mixing an unprocessed "dry" or lightly compressed signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal.

Similar
New York compression
Also see
new york compression
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APA

parallel compression. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parallel%20compression

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“parallel compression.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parallel%20compression. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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