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Look ahead compression: how and when to use 'look ahead' on your compressor
11th September 20198th December 2021Compression

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

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 article, we’ll […]

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Mix Bus Compression: the pros and cons of using a mix bus compressor
27th August 201916th November 2020Compression

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

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 Mix bus […]

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Multiband compressor a guide to understanding multiband compression
31st October 201816th November 2020Compression

Multiband compressor: a guide to understanding multiband 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 greater control […]

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Understanding make up gain, what it is and how to use it on your compressor
25th July 20187th July 2021Compression

Understanding make up gain, what it is and how to use it on your compressor

Understanding Make-Up Gain Regardless of what compressor you’re using, almost all of them have some form of make-up gain control. This will usually be called ‘gain’, ‘output’, ‘output gain’ or some variation […]

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Understanding the knee setting on a compressor hard knee vs soft knee
24th July 20188th December 2021Compression

Understanding the knee setting on a compressor: hard knee & soft knee

Understanding the knee setting on a compressor In this article, we’ll learn how to use the knee setting on a compressor. Alongside the other settings which control the way your compressor works, […]

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A beginner’s guide to understanding the audio compressor release setting
21st July 20185th June 2022Compression

A beginner’s guide to understanding the audio compressor release setting

Understanding the compressor release setting The compressor release setting allows you to control how quickly the compressor stops applying gain reduction to a signal once its level has fallen back below the […]

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A beginner’s guide to understanding the audio compressor attack setting
19th July 201819th June 2022Compression

A beginner’s guide to understanding the audio compressor attack setting

Understanding the compressor attack setting The compressor attack setting lets you control how quickly the compressor turns a signal down when it overshoots the threshold. The attack time is defined in milliseconds. […]

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