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Category: Compression

3rd June 202527th May 2025Compression

Get Fatter Drums With Parallel Compression

In this video, I’ll show you how to use parallel compression to make your drums sound fatter, without losing the punch or natural dynamics of your original tracks. Parallel compression […]

EQ Before Compression Vs Compression Before EQ
20th August 2024Compression, EQ

EQ Before Compression Vs. Compression Before EQ

Ever wondered whether you should apply EQ before compression or vice versa? Which should come first is often debated amongst producers. In reality, there are situations where EQ before compression […]

Exploring the UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection by Universal Audio
2nd July 20242nd July 2024Compression, Plugins

Exploring the UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection by Universal Audio

Today, we’re diving into the 1176 compressor, and we’re exploring the three different versions of the plugin that are included in the UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection by Universal Audio. […]

A guide to EQing your compressor's sidechain
9th December 202312th December 2023Compression

A guide to EQing your compressor’s sidechain

Have you ever noticed how some compression plugins have built in EQ controls? These let you equalize your compressor’s “side chain”, or, in other words, they allow you to EQ […]

The difference between peak and RMS compression
31st October 202320th October 2023Compression

The difference between Peak and RMS compression

Does your compressor let you toggle between “peak” and “RMS” mode? Have you ever wondered what that means? Well, toggling between these options changes your compressor’s detection mode, meaning that […]

How to use look ahead on a compressor
24th October 20235th November 2023Compression

How to use LOOK AHEAD on a compressor

Is your compressor or limiter equipped with a “look ahead” function? If you’re not familiar with how the look ahead option on a compressor works or how it can be […]

Compression Knee Explained
7th March 20236th March 2023Compression

Compression Knee Explained | Controlling a Compressor

What is a compressor knee? When ever you use a compression plugin it will be controlled using a selection of parameters, including the threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee, and gain. […]

Compression Release Explained
28th February 202312th April 2023Compression

Compression Release Explained | Controlling a Compressor

What Is Release In Compression? No matter what compression plugin you use, it will be controlled via a handful of parameters. They’ll usually include the threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee, […]

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