The sound that is used during the test phase of the development of the compressor is often a step function or other specific types of sounds that are designed to test the compressor's performance.
When you use a compressor in real-time, it is constantly analyzing the incoming audio signal and adjusting the volume levels accordingly. So, the compressor is always working to make the loud parts quieter and the quiet parts louder, based on the settings you have chosen.
Please explain what does a "step function" means in the context of the conversation we just had
Sure! In the context of audio compressors, a step function is a specific type of sound that has a sudden change in volume from one level to another.
For example, imagine a sound that starts off very quiet and then suddenly gets very loud. This would be a step function because it has a sudden change in volume from one level to another.
Step functions are often used in testing audio compressors because they provide a clear and distinct change in volume that can be used to measure the compressor's performance. By analyzing how the compressor affects the volume levels of a step function, we can better understand how it will affect other types of sounds as well.
