This weeks tutorial is on the art of parallel compression. This is a subtle but very effective tool for adding some compression to your track without losing any of the dynamics of the original sound. Essential stuff for any producer.
In the second video on compression I go through several examples in a track that I'm working on where compression can be utilised. Hopefully these practical examples will help you get a better understanding of how compression works and when you might want to reach for it.
This week's video is on one of the most important aspects of music production. Compression. It took me a long time to properly understand it but it's actually not that complex. I think I was just afraid of it. - It’s a dynamic shaping tool like a limiter or maximiser - Think about how much variation you could have with a singer - The ‘dynamic range’ is the difference between quietist and the loudest part of the performance - You can control the peaks with a compressor - Instead of using automation to turn it down you can use a...
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