Mix Note 068 / Compression New
Automation belongs after compression too
Pre-compression rides help the detector, but the final vocal still needs emphasis.
The move
Use clip gain for large inconsistencies and post-chain automation for musical phrasing.
Do this- Fix large jumps with clip gain.
- Compress for movement and character.
- Ride key words after the chain.
Listen for this.
Listen to the lyric through a full section without watching meters.
Know when to back off.
Driving a compressor harder with a pre-chain ride may cancel the intended lift.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
002 / CompressionYour compressor might be flattening your chugs.A fast compressor can reduce the pick transient on already distorted guitars.003 / CompressionThin drums? Compress a copy.Heavy compression on the whole kit can flatten the hits you wanted to preserve.047 / CompressionAttack and release starting points, by source.The same envelope settings do not suit every instrument or performance.
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