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== Multiband compression ==

Multiband compressors are compressors that can act differently on different frequency bands. It is as if each band has its own compressor with its own threshold, ratio, attack, and release. They are primarily an [[audio mastering]] tool, but their inclusion in [[digital audio workstation]] plug-in sets is increasing their use among mix engineers. Hardware multiband compressors are also commonly used in the on-air signal chains of radio stations, both AM and FM, in order to increase the station´s apparent loudness without fear of overmodulation. This is often considered an advantage in commercial competion.

== Common uses ==