My opinion, biggest difference between recurve and compound is the use of a release vs. fingers. The fact that you use hand to eye coordination to "aim" a recurve, requires you anchor closer to the front of your face, usually around the corner of your mouth, to get you eye in closer alignment with the shaft. This shortens your draw length. Your brain is flashing signals to release the arrow as you float on the target. A release aid prevents you from acting on those messages and requires your brain to instruct your finger to pull the trigger. It's controlling that signal which is such a challenge shooting traditional. You'll love it.