Mix Note 060 / Compression New
Soft knee, smoother entrance
Compression becomes obvious whenever a phrase crosses the threshold.
The move
Try a softer knee and reset the threshold for a comparable amount of reduction.
Do this- Loop words that cross the threshold.
- Try a softer compressor knee.
- Reset threshold for similar reduction.
Listen for this.
Listen to words entering and leaving compression.
Know when to back off.
A soft knee may start reduction below the stated threshold.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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Keep working.
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