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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As I recently covered, there are essentially four types of audio compressors. They all vary in both how they operate and essentially what they do in how they compress. Some compressors like VCA or Vari Mu style compressors are ideal for applying to a bus in your mix. They work okay on vocals, as well,
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The acoustic guitar is another one of those deceptively dynamic instruments. The percussive nature of strumming combined with the fact that it’s difficult to get a consistent performance means you’ll need to reach for the compressor. Compression on acoustic guitar gives you a more consistent presence and energy from a performance, and more sustain on
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You’ve probably heard some of the talking mixing heads recommend using more than one compressor on your vocals. The idea is that when you use more than one compressor, the work is more evenly distributed (it’s the principle of serial compression). Rather than one compressor doing all of the heavy lifting, there’s a more subtle
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