Bus compression is a way to use a compressor on several audio signals at a time to make them feel more cohesive and affect the timbre. It’s most commonly used on instrument busses, like a drum bus, to increase punch and clarity, or a heavy guitar bus to make them feel like a wall of …
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Is it necessary to use mix bus compression if you’ve balanced the individual tracks and used volume automation as needed? It’s all a matter of aesthetics. Art is subjective after all. When choosing to mix with bus compression it is recommended that it is added at the start of your mixing process so that all …
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We all love a nice crisp and upfront vocal tone. Unlike other instruments, mixing vocals and regulating their dynamics can be a real challenge since they occupy the most significant part of a song more often than not. It’s important to use the right compressor plugin for your vocal tracks to get the best out …
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Analogue compressor plugins are a must-have in every producer’s arsenal. But with so many plugins claiming accurate analogue emulation, finding the right plugin to suit your needs is challenging. In this article, we spent weeks putting the United Plugins’ Royal Compressor to the test to see if it’s worth your hard-earned music bucks or not. Scroll on …
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Cons ❌ Preset browser is folder based, rather than built in. ❌ No initialise button Pros ✅ Tonal compression, EQ before, and after compression EQ all in one. ✅ Push/Pull feature, allowing for natural compression that doesn’t ruin the tonal balance of your sound. For instance, 100% pull will add no additional frequencies to the …
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