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Parallel Compression

by Ame one 12.09.2008
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What is parallel compression? The simplest way to describe it is, mixing a compressed signal with it’s dry source to create a fatter sound. To do it all you need to do is send the the part you want to add parallel compression to a compressor, compress to taste (usually pretty heavy) and add back [...]

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How to set a compressor

by Ame one 12.03.2008
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When I used to live in Hawaii, there was this certain drum n bass dj who came up to me and asked, “What setting do you use when you use a compressor?” I responded by saying, “Well it all depends on what I am compressing.” He then seemed rather irritated that I didn’t divulge some [...]

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