In The Studio: Clarifying The “Mystery” Of Compression
Explaining how this wonderful tool actually works… if used wisely and properly…
August 14, 2024
Explaining how this wonderful tool actually works… if used wisely and properly…
Getting “back to basics” on setting up compressors, gates and additional effects processors.
It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all proposition, but often, mixing too loudly or too quietly can fool our ears.
Viewpoints from numerous mix engineers who are doing high-profile corporate shows and utilizing external plugins, including some who have been using them for many years and others who are recent converts because of new technology.
While one of the most common uses of HPF has traditionally been to combat unwanted proximity effect, there are other applications and benefits of one of the most under-utilized features on the console.
A “sound scientist” approach in bringing “dead” tracks back to life via re-amping, which takes an audio track that’s already been recorded and re-records it.
A powerful, pristine mix doesn’t always have to be about loud, louder and loudest.
Key principles of transformers and how they shape professional audio equipment and systems.
Creating an accurate translation of instruments for a larger experience, as though the PA isn’t there and the band is playing just for the fans.