[music-dsp] computing compressor automatic makeup gain (?)

[Martin Eisenberg]

Ross Bencina wrote:

> I'm wondering whether there's a standard (or preferred) way to
> calculate the amount of automatic makeup gain required in a
> compressor, given a particular threshold/ratio/compression
> curve.

I'm not that good with compressors but FWIW, I always thought
that makeup gain basically converts downward compression into
upward compression, which is what you described with a 0 dB
fixpoint.


Martin