Mix Bus Compression: An Almost Foolproof Recipe
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Mix Bus Compression: An Almost Foolproof Recipe
I hear from folks who are confused by this topic. It does take some time to learn to hear compression, but hey, the more compressors you play with, and the more presets you flip through, the easier it gets. It also helps to listen to lots of well-recorded music on your studio monitors.
Anyways, if you don't know where to begin, but don't want to just flail about at random...here ye be: http://joelambertmastering.com/blog/mix ... -settings/
Anyways, if you don't know where to begin, but don't want to just flail about at random...here ye be: http://joelambertmastering.com/blog/mix ... -settings/
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Thanks Mojo! Great read!
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Thanks Mojo!
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Wow, the section on "When to fire it up" ... I feel vindicated now!
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nice!
part 1 and 2 are also enlightening.
And this looks to be a 6 part series so I am going to be tuning into to parts 4-6 as well.
part 1 and 2 are also enlightening.
And this looks to be a 6 part series so I am going to be tuning into to parts 4-6 as well.
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good stuff mojo. thanks
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Great stuff. Thanks for posting that Mojo!
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Here's another great article on mix bus theory and practice: http://www.sonicscoop.com/2014/10/05/my ... t-weapons/
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good stuff. thanks MJ
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This is very helpful. Thanks, Mojo!
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