Mix Note 053 / EQ & tone New
Use the sidechain's ears
A dynamic band can react to the wrong part of a busy signal.
The move
Audition the detector when available and narrow it to the sound that should trigger reduction.
Do this- Audition the sidechain detector.
- Focus it on the sound causing trouble.
- Set the threshold for those moments.
Listen for this.
The band should move on the problem syllable or hit, not constantly.
Know when to back off.
Detector filtering and audio-path EQ are different controls.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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