When it comes to mixing a song, there are a lot of different opinions on what order you should do your processing in. Some people say you should compress first, and others say you should EQ first. So, which one is the right way to go? There is no right answer for whether you should…
Compression is key to getting punchy, professional-sounding drums, but how exactly do you apply compression to get the sound you’re looking for? If you’re looking for punchy drums, the best way to do this is by applying the following compression settings… Use a moderate ratio setting and a slow attack and release time for a…
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It’s no secret that compressor and limiting plugins are essential tools in any audio engineer’s toolbox. But what’s the difference between a compressor and a limiter? When should you use each one? A compressor is an amplifier who’s output gain (dB) reduces as input gain (dB) increases (low volumes are raised as high volumes are…
Parallel compression is a great production technique that can add greater detail and excitement to a track. Parallel Compression, also known as New York style compression, is an audio dynamic range compression technique where one blends an unprocessed “dry” signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal. The resulting effect is a loud…
Sidechain compression has become essential to electronic music, and many other genres. But what is sidechain compression, and how do you use it? Sidechaining is a production technique where one sound is affected or triggered by the output of a different sound. In other words, using one audio source (e.g. kick drum) to trigger a…
Without a solid low end, a song has no energy, which is why getting the bass correct is one of the most important parts of mixing. And a huge factor in whether or not your bass sounds great, or terrible, is how you handle bass compression. Use serial compression for a more natural bass sound….
Compression is a staple of modern music, and is one of the most widely used effects among musicians and engineers. But what exactly is compression, and how do you use it in your music? Compression is a process that reduces the volume of loud sounds and/or amplifies the quiet sounds, thus reducing the dynamic range…
You’re making music and you’ve heard people throw around the term “mixing”, but what does this really mean? Mixing is the process of blending multiple sounds into one cohesive whole so that each sound can be heard, and the song as a whole sounds balanced and pleasant. During mixing, each track’s frequency content, dynamics, and…
Do you feel like your mixes just aren’t as blended together as your references or what you hear on the radio or streaming platforms? This might be because your tracks are lacking “glue” compression. Glue compression is when several tracks in a mix, sometimes all of them, are passed through one compressor together. By applying…