I recently did an overview identifying what is multiband compression and talked a bit about the various applications for it in mixing. One of the many applications of this frequency specific compressor is to use it as a de-esser – a tool primarily used to attenuate vocal sibilance. Rather than getting a specific de-essing plugin, […]
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Limiters are forms of compression which set a ceiling on your audio which limits the level at which the volume can reach (hence the name). While limiting is typically thought of as being a tool which is primarily or exclusively used in the mastering process for getting more volume out of a master, it has
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Multiband compression is a tool in mixing which is used to provide more control over your audio than you get in a conventional compressor. Let’s identify what a multiband compression is and how to use it in your mix. What is Multiband Compression First let’s define multiband compression. As the name suggests, this is a
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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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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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