Bass can be a dynamic instrument with relatively extreme differences between the quieter and louder parts of a performance. Compression helps to sacrifice some of those dynamics in order to achieve a more consistent and steady sound which can have more sustain and energy. Overdo it and you drain the life and possibly the transients […]
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Sidechain compression and sidechain EQ can each be used to affect one track’s behavior based on the behavior of a different track. Let’s talk the difference between sidechain compression vs sidechain EQ. Sidechain Compression Vs Sidechain EQ Let’s address each on their own to better explain the differences between sidechain compression and sidechain EQ, beginning
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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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Modern 1176 plugins model the original 1176 analog compressor from Universal Audio which was first released in 1967. Most of the controls are straightforward (save for the instances of dials which work in reverse which I covered in my tutorial on how to use an 1176 compressor). The one thing which might not be clear
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Gain vs trim. You’ve likely seen them both on a number of plugins you’ve used before, particularly compressors. Let’s cover the difference between gain vs trim. Gain Vs Trim These two terms oftentimes get confused with one another because they both affect the overall volume. While the two terms can often admittedly be used in
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