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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Dynamic range processors are used to control the dynamics in an audio signal. The term ‘dynamics’ refers to the variations in level. ‘Dynamic range’ refers to the difference between the […]
In addition to the usual parameters that you’re used to using on a compressor like threshold, ratio, attack and release, some compressors also have a ‘look ahead’ function. In this […]
Using mix bus compression is a process which divides many producers. Whilst some swear by using mix bus compression, others avoid it at all costs. What is mix bus compression […]
A DI Box, short for direct injection box, is a really useful piece of equipment in audio recording. But for many, DI boxes pose a bit of a mystery. DI […]
The term static mix refers to a mix that you create using only the faders and the pan pots in your DAW. When creating a static mix, you don’t add […]
In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of level matching plugins. Level matching plugins refers to the process of ensuring that a plugin’s output level matches its input level. […]