Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]