Need Compressor Controls Help

[Paully]

Hi,
I've got a Yamaha Thr series amp.
It has a simulated "Rack" Compressor.
I was hoping that someone would be willing
to explain what the heck the control knobs
do so I can start using the Compressor.
I understand what a Compressor does
and have used compression stomp boxes.
They just had a couple of knobs.
I don't recognize what the Yamaha
controls are. They are as follows:
Threshold
Attack
Release
Ratio
Knee
Output
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Mark Wein]

See if this helps: http://www.agendared.com/what-is-compression

and this:

 

[Paully]

Thanks

 

[jaxn slim]

Compression is one of the toughest standalone effects to wrap your head around IMO. Almost always best when used in moderation. Some exceptions apply, but they are usually tube compressors in the $3k+ range.

 

[realtree71]

Warm Audio WA76 is very nice an cost effective