Parallel compression can give any track in your mix more presence and energy. It’s incredibly easy to set up with any stock compressor, as well. Let’s talk about what parallel compression is and how to use it to enhance drums, vocals, even your entire mix. What is Parallel Compression Parallel compression is the technique of
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Bass guitar is one of the most dynamic instruments. This is due in part to the sensitivity of the strings and the inherent dynamic range associated with it. Factor in a song which fluctuates between quiet and louder sections and you’ll have a bass track which is in desperate need of compression to bring it
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Piano is one of the trickier instruments to compress correctly. It’s all about finding that sweet spot to not step on the transients and getting the sustain on the back end. In this piano compression guide we’ll cover how to compress piano to find that sweet spot every time. Piano Compression Guide Follow this piano
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I talked about dynamic EQ yesterday in my overview on the types of EQ, and it got me thinking. Dynamic EQ and multiband compressors oftentimes get confused with one another because they perform very similar tasks. Let’s talk the differences between dynamic EQ vs multiband compression, and when to use each. Dynamic EQ vs Multiband
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Given that the human voice is one of the most dynamic instruments, compression on vocals is a necessity. Without the right compressor settings for vocals dialed in, you’ll hear the compression working or you’ll be losing critical words or syllables here or there. A compressor is a tool like any other. When you know how
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