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Audio automation: enhancing your mix with automation
5th February 20216th February 2021Compression, EQ, Mixing, Reverb

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 uses of […]

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How and why to equalize your compressor's sidechain signal
21st October 201916th November 2020Compression

How and why to equalize your compressor’s sidechain signal

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? In this […]

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Sidechain compression: the sidechain compression technique explained
15th October 201916th November 2020Compression

Sidechain compression: the sidechain compression technique explained

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 on a […]

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Compressor hold setting: your compressor's 'hold' function explained
8th October 201916th November 2020Compression

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

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 these controls, […]

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Using compression for balance, fatness, energy and punch
1st October 201930th June 2021Compression

Using compression for balance, fatness, energy and punch

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. In this […]

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Understanding the 3 compression meters: input, output & gain reduction
25th September 201916th November 2020Compression

Understanding the 3 compression meters: input, output & gain reduction

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 you a […]

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Peak vs RMS compression: The difference between Peak and RMS
23rd September 20198th December 2021Compression

Peak vs RMS compression: The difference between Peak and RMS

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 function using […]

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