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Post by bluenoise on Apr 18, 2015 18:52:03 GMT -6
Great responses everyone!
To me it's all about movement (sonically) and speed (workflow). The interaction of all that's going on at the same time being affected by one single stage makes it all move together to my ears. Of course, by the same token, you can EASILLY f**k it all up in no time. Regarding workflow, it gets me there faster. And i like fast when mixing. It kind of prevents me from overthinking it and thus harming it.
I'll eventually unpatch it, but for me, 95% of the time it is on, either just kissing it, or going for it at 3/4 db of GR.
I'm team slow attack, fast attack never did it for me.. I need those transients i guess.
Keep them coming!
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Post by carymiller on Apr 18, 2015 19:54:52 GMT -6
Great responses everyone! To me it's all about movement (sonically) and speed (workflow). The interaction of all that's going on at the same time being affected by one single stage makes it all move together to my ears. Of course, by the same token, you can EASILLY f**k it all up in no time. Regarding workflow, it gets me there faster. And i like fast when mixing. It kind of prevents me from overthinking it and thus harming it. I'll eventually unpatch it, but for me, 95% of the time it is on, either just kissing it, or going for it at 3/4 db of GR. I'm team slow attack, fast attack never did it for me.. I need those transients i guess. Keep them coming! That's another good point...for most stages of compression mid to slow attack and longer release times in purportion will keep things more natural sounding again. I think getting things to feel natural in most places in the chain is key...then you pick and choose the occasional spot to go more aggressive and explore faster attacks.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 18, 2015 20:45:02 GMT -6
I appreciate all the great tips, thanks so much guys. Lots to think on..
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Post by carymiller on Apr 18, 2015 21:02:57 GMT -6
Years ago I read an interesting discussion on 2 buss compression over at The W.O.M.B forum that made a lot of sense to me. One great tip that stuck with me was to NOT use a HPF on the sidechain. Sure this can keep the comp from reacting to the lows or pumping too much but the thought here is that those are signs you are using too much buss compression and that, rather than to cut out the LF so you can use more, lower the threshold/ratio until those ill effects go away. Helped me back way off and get better results Side chains can be tricky...but I strongly advocate their use...I cannot name a mix I've done it 8 years or more without them engaged. Maybe start with it off if you're not sure what will work...and back off you reduction till things feel natural, THEN engage the side chain and sweep for the optimal setting. Just don't add any new reduction from there unless you find a wee bit more without the lows "glues" things better.
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