To clip or to limit? That is the question today.
Where, why and how would you use a clipper rather than a limiter, and vice versa?
Can limiters sometimes sound cleaner than clippers? Yes.
Can clippers sometimes sound even cleaner than limiters? Surprisingly, also yes!
But part of this depends Read more...
For me, mixing has been this gradual language that I've been learning, realizing that I can actually integrate it as a part of my songwriting process. I just try to think of it not...
Read MoreThis week I stopped by the Plugin Alliance channel to take a deep look at Vari Mu compressors, and what make them special.
We walk through SPL IRON and the NEOLD V76U73, two popular vari-mu compressors in the Plugin Alliance MEGA Bundle.
Vari-mu compressors (or “variable bias compressors”) contain tubes Read more...
This week, I stop by the Plugin Alliance channel to explain how and why to use a FET compressor (aka “field-effect transistor”).
The fast attack time of FET compressors makes them a good fit for vocals, acoustic guitars, basses, snare drums, and parallel drum busses.
If you’re looking for tone, Read more...
Do you REALLY know what the Knee control on your compressor does and how you should use it? How about Compressor Link, Feed Forward, Key, Sidechain & Release Hysteresis?
Justin Colletti covers all the weird compressor controls in this new podcast episode on the SonicScoop channel.
Thanks to Soundtoys and Read more...
This week, I made a guest appearance on the Plugin Alliance channel, where I break down the four main types of compressors, so you can understand the strengths of each compressor type and select the best one for your tracks every time.
It seems like there’s an endless variety of Read more...
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