20/08/2026
How Compression Kills Your Drum Punch
Are ultra-fast attack times killing your snare punch? 🥁
Setting your compressor's attack time too fast under 1ms clamps down directly on the initial stick impact the very transient that allows the drum to punch through dense guitars, synths, and vocals. Slowing your attack time down to 10 - 30ms lets the natural transient snap through clean before the compression kicks in to control the sustain.
Save this drum compression trick for your next mixing block, What’s your go-to attack time on snare? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇