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Understanding Compression

If you’ve ever wanted to know how audio compression works in music production, and how it is used by audio engineers and producers in their mixes, then start here!

Otherwise, look below for many compression tips and techniques to try.

How to Compress Electric Guitar
Understanding Compression

How to Compress Electric Guitar

When it comes to compressing an electric guitar, each musical genre may require something different, so there aren’t any guidelines that you should strictly follow. However, you do need a frame of reference to guide you through. So in this …

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How To Compress Snare Drum
Understanding Compression

How To Compress Snare Drum

Understanding how to compress snare drum starts with properly preparing drum tracks for the compression. Fix any minor performance and timing mistakes, align the phase, if necessary, and apply the EQ if you want to polish the sound even more. …

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How To Compress Kick Drum
Understanding Compression

How To Compress Kick Drum

We hope that, in this article you come to a better understanding how to compress kick drum so you will be prepare with knowing what to do the next time you sit down to mix them. In short, in order …

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Compressor Pedal Settings
Understanding Compression

Compressor Pedal Settings

In this article, we hope to help you have a better understanding of what compressor pedal settings to use, and when. Use slower attack and slow release on funk chops, or use an even longer release for a perfect lead …

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Drum Bus Compression Settings
Understanding Compression

Drum Bus Compression Settings

In this article, we hope to help you understand how use your drum bus compressor. Using the right drum bus compression settings, or a compressor in general, makes sense only if your tracks are already edited and cleaned up properly. …

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