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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
What Is Attack In Compression? When you add compression to a track in your mix, your compression plugin will give you control over a bunch of different parameters. Those include […]