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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A well compressed kick drum has added thickness and sustain to better feature it as the anchor and most important element in your mix that it is. In this kick compression tutorial, I’ll share the perfect kick drum compression settings to dial in to hit that sweet spot for your mix’s anchor. Kick Compression Below
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Hold and release – you’ve seen both settings on your compressors, gates, and other plugins. They both lengthen the effect of that plugin by a time length of your choosing, so what’s the difference? Let’s quickly identify the difference between hold and release. Hold and Release Both settings work together typically alongside a threshold on
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