Parallel compression, AKA New York compression because of its origins, is an extreme type of compression where the goal is to completely remove the dynamics of the audio you’re compressing. The inherently extreme parallel compression settings give the audio the effect of having a lot of energy when everything is coming out at the same […]
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Along with EQ, compression is the most useful tool you having in your mixing tool belt. This is a tool designed to control and rein in dynamic range in your audio so that you get a more consistent level and more energy out of your audio. A lot of people either don’t know how to
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Parallel compression is a great way to add some energy and thickness to your drum kit, so let’s talk parallel compression, including what it is, how and why it works, and the settings I like to use when using parallel compression on drums. What is Parallel Compression Parallel compression refers to taking a duplicate instance
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Multiband compression is a subset of compression which allows you to target specific frequency bands, compressing them to taste while leaving the rest of the frequency spectrum unaltered. This can yield more desirable and targeting, not to mention transparent results, so let’s take a look at at some of the best multiband compressor plugins (free
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While some instruments in your mix can benefit from a lot of compression, virtually every track can benefit from SOME compression. This is the case with guitar; you typically don’t need a lot of compression, but a little bit can help bring a sense of added energy, thickness, and cohesion to your guitar without stripping
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