Welcome back to Compression Explained. In the first three editions, we’ve covered how to think about compression, how to shape sounds with attack, release, threshold,
Welcome back to Compression Explained. In the past two editions, we’ve covered how to think about compression and how to shape sounds with attack, release,
Compression is one of the most powerful tools in your audio toolkit, it is also the most misunderstood. Today we’re going to talk about these
Today’s focus: attack and release settings in compression. A lot of people think compression is just about controlling volume or smoothing dynamics. But the real
Today, let’s talk about compression, and then specifically in mastering. The goal of compression in the mastering stage is not to shape individual sounds, but
When most people want dynamic control in the mix, they reach for a compressor. Not me. In my experience, using limiters on individual tracks can
Not using a true peak meter? Your songs are probably clipping without you realizing it. This guide to true peak meters will teach you everything
Oeksound’s Soothe has taken the music world by storm. This powerful plugin can fix resonance problems in your mix. This guide will show you how
We’ve all had those nightmare mixes. Where everything is almost perfect, but there are a few peaks that jump out of nowhere. Are you mixing
Kick your mixes up a notch with mid-side processing. It’s a great way to add energy and clarity to your songs. This guide will show
