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Sidechain compression
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Sidechain compression
10 min • 2011
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In this mixing tutorial Ben Lindell explains everything you need to know about sidechain compression.
He demonstrates how to set up your tracks for sidechaining in Pro Tools but the concepts apply to any DAW
With several examples, he discusses and explains the impact that the often forgotten settings of ratio, attack and release can have on the groove.
You'll learn how to create a deliberate pumping effect on of your synths. Then Ben shows you how to use side-chain compression more subtly to help your kick and bass blend together in the mix.
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gomester73 • Sunday, December 31, 2023
A brilliant explanation. sidechain compression falls into the ‘too afraid to ask a daft question’ category. And this video either explains it, or confirms your understanding depending on your starting point.
Thank you!
Alcantara • Thursday, August 10, 2023
Great Video!
theannemary • Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10/10. I've never used side chain compression, so I'm excited to try it on my next track!
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babu • Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Great explanation. Now it becomes very easy to the novices like us.
Thank you Ben.
JG-ThePresent • Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Maybe its just me but like that second example sound better without the compression.
rebbesoul • Saturday, June 2, 2018
Great explanation of the concept of sjidechaining for compression and using these 2 examples really clarifies things. I've been using different DAWs to ProTools - Logic and Mixbus, these days but imagine sidechaining is similar in the set up. Hope so.
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alperarslan1985 • Friday, June 9, 2017
Now, exactly I know what I am doing. Thanks, Puremix.
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nzwilson • Saturday, January 14, 2017
SUPER :)
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no names • Monday, December 7, 2015
I've had the hardest time understanding basic compression over the years. This video has helped me finally get a general understanding of compression and more, Thank You!
Xavierasali • Friday, October 23, 2015
Excellent! Great information. Thanks
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mrmbutler • Monday, February 16, 2015
THanks Ben! This really helps me understand the concept of Side-chain compression!
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tpano • Sunday, January 25, 2015
BEN,
Excellent video and you have a natural ability to explain things that even a do-do like me can comprehend. Keep up the good works!
TOMMY...
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dblshrp • Monday, November 17, 2014
This video helps a lot! I especially like the second half. Most guys would have stopped about the 3 minute mark, but you took it further and played with diff. parameters like ratio, attack, and release. AND you showed two diff. applications (the pad and the bass)! Thanks!
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mining.l • Tuesday, October 28, 2014
thanks!! bb
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panos • Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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