Compressors
These days a compressor is pretty much an essential purchase if you're recording vocals or non-keyboard instruments. Paul White looks at how they operate, and how they can be used both to control levels and to fatten sounds.
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These days a compressor is pretty much an essential purchase if you're recording vocals or non-keyboard instruments. Paul White looks at how they operate, and how they can be used both to control levels and to fatten sounds.
Feedback and feed‑forward compressors can sound very different. Which type is right for which job?
Now that we have digital models and dynamic convolution technology, were spoilt for choice when it comes to classic compressor flavours. But whether hardware or software, which is right for which job?
The different circuit types available in Logic’s Compressor are well worth a closer look — but what are they based on, and what do they actually do?
You probably already have one of the best Pro Tools compressors around — but you might not know it!
Can you do ‘character’ compression with Cubase’s stock plug-ins? Let's find out...
Sonar X1's ProChannel offers two different compressor types, both modelled on famous classic hardware.
When is a multi-band compressor not a compressor? When it's an equaliser!
Compressing dynamic vocal parts can be tricky with one compressor — so why not try using two?
Reason doesnt have a dedicated multi-band compressor, but that doesnt mean you cant build your own.
Could you explain (slowly!) the basic principles of how a compressor works, and what each control does, the ratio control in particular?
All of the main MIDI + Audio sequencers now have a bewildering array of compression and limiting plug-ins built in, but many home musicians are unclear about what all those controls and options do. And with so many varieties of each plug-in available, which one should you choose for the job in hand?
I was wondering if it's possible to use a single mono compressor that can be stereo linked (the Focusrite ISA430, for...
I have a compressor with inserts to access the side-chain. What is the side-chain and what would you use these inserts for?
Firstly, I'd just like to say a big thank you for writing the 'Advanced Compression' article that appeared in December's...
At what point in the mixdown process do you think it’s best to engage the master‑bus compressor?
I've recently bought a Klark Teknik KT-2A compressor to use with my Warm Audio TB12 preamp and noticed the TB12 has insert input and output sockets. What is the best practice when using outboard compressors with preamps when tracking?
I thought I had a handle on this, but seem to have a hard time understanding the difference between a compressor’s ‘Hold’ and its ‘Release’. Can you help explain?
I’m struggling to understand what’s really happening when you use different compression ratios. Can you explain please?
Q What does an API 2500 compressor’s ‘Thrust’ control do?
I don’t understand what the ‘Thrust...