Why use reverb? 5 ways that reverb can benefit your mix
The addition of reverb in your songs has a lot of benefits. As well as making your mix sound more natural, there are many other advantages that you can bring […]
The 5 key reverb plugin parameters (pre delay, diffusion, decay etc.)
In this lesson, we’ll look at 5 of the most common reverb plugin parameters, what they do, and how to use them when applying reverb to your mixes. What is […]
How and why to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal
A function offered by many compressors is the ability to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal… But why would this be beneficial and when might you need to use this function? […]
Sidechain compression: the sidechain compression technique explained
Sidechain compression can be a really useful technique in mixing. That’s because it opens up the option to compress a track in your mix in relation to what is happening […]
Compressor hold setting: your compressor’s ‘hold’ function explained
Understanding the compressor hold setting Most compressors offer you six main controls. Those controls are the threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee and make up gain settings. But in addition to […]
Using compression for balance, fatness, energy and punch
Using compression is a fundamental part of most mixes. You may hear people talk about using compression to balance signals, add punch, create energy or create excitement in a mix. […]
Understanding the 3 compression meters: input, output & gain reduction
Understanding compression meters can sometimes be tricky, especially when you’re first getting used to using a compressor. That’s because compressors come with three different types of compression meter. Each gives […]
Peak vs RMS compression: The difference between Peak and RMS
In this article, we’ll look at peak vs RMS compression detection modes. With modern day compression plugins, its not uncommon to have a ‘Peak’ or ‘RMS’ option. A compressor can […]