Sidechain compression is a great way to create space in your mix every time you have two instruments fighting for the same fundamental frequencies. This is especially useful when panning isn’t an option to get two tracks outside of each other’s way. Let’s identify what is sidechain compression and how to use it in your […]
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As of the latest iteration of Ableton Live, built in sidechain EQ is not an option like has been standard on sidechain compression for years. On the sidechain compressor it’s well designed; you simply drop a compressor on a track, then tell it within that plugin which track you want to compress based on the
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Sub bass is generally characterized as existing between 20Hz (the lowest frequency we can hear) and 60Hz. For some genres, this is a focal point where the entire mix revolves around the sub. In others, it’s one of many components, maybe just used as a bit of ear candy for some compositional dynamics. Regardless of
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When using some plugins in your DAW, you may be prompted to choose between post FX, pre FX, and post fader. Let’s identify what is post FX, pre FX, and post fader with regards to determining the behavior of a plugin. What is Post FX Let’s start by answering what is post FX. Let’s say
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The frequency spectrum of sub bass runs from roughly 20Hz to 60Hz. For reference, the low E on a bass guitar is at 41Hz. The lowest frequency the human ear can detect is around 20Hz. Let’s talk how to EQ sub bass to get it sitting just right in your mix. How to EQ Sub
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