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Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation

Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation

Posted 5th February 20216th February 2021 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression, EQ, Mixing, Reverb

What is audio automation? In music production, automation is the process of making changes in your mix occur automatically over the course of the song. One of the most common […]

How and why to equalize your compressor's sidechain signal

How and why to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal

Posted 21st October 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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: the sidechain compression technique explained

Posted 15th October 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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

Compressor hold setting: your compressor’s ‘hold’ function explained

Posted 8th October 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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 for balance, fatness, energy and punch

Posted 1st October 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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 the 3 compression meters: input, output & gain reduction

Posted 25th September 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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

Peak vs RMS compression: The difference between Peak and RMS

Posted 23rd September 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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 […]

Look ahead compression: how and when to use 'look ahead' on your compressor

Look ahead compression: how and when to use ‘look ahead’ on your compressor

Posted 11th September 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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 […]

Mix Bus Compression: the pros and cons of using a mix bus compressor

Mix Bus Compression: the pros and cons of using a mix bus compressor

Posted 27th August 201916th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

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 […]

Multiband compressor a guide to understanding multiband compression

Multiband compressor: a guide to understanding multiband compression

Posted 31st October 201816th November 2020 Mixing LessonsLeave a commentPosted in Compression

An often overlooked, but never the less powerful tool, is the multiband compressor. In this article, we’ll learn what a multiband compressor is and how it might help you achieve […]

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