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This article explains how compression works and why it's so great for drum recordings.
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When it comes to finding a balance, what should you be doing to preserve your dynamics when compressing audio?
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While we’ll touch a bit on some processing that may help you realize your vision, the main focus is going to be on how to create effective vocal stacks and why this technique gets such great results.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to recording or have been doing it for years. Understanding the fundamentals of compression is a key concept that anyone in a studio environment should have. After all – it’s the glue that holds everything together!
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Vocal compression tips and tricks are great, but they don't address how the compressor affects other plugins downstream. Have you ever had to redo your signal chain because of a setting change earlier in the chain?
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