In a compressor, a long attack time tends to emphasize ____________________.
A) note attacks
B) long notes
C) slow-rising notes
D) high frequencies

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A long attack time in a compressor will allow the initial transients or note attacks to pass through unaffected, while compressing the sustained portion of the sound. This can emphasize the note attacks, making them more prominent in the mix.

In a Compressor, a Long Attack Time Tends to Emphasize