The snare drum, when applicable, is an important part of a mix, especially in modern music. Its popularity and versatility span plenty of genres, and a lot can be done with compression to extend such...
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The kick drum is an important part of many songs, and it has become essential to mix it properly in modern music. As one of the most important mixing tools, compression is often used to help mix the...
Electric guitars are wildly popular, offer superb tonal variety, and can sometimes benefit greatly from compression in the mix. When it comes to compressing electric guitars, there are no simple...
The bass guitar's popularity comes from its importance in many mixes, often serving rhythmic and/or melodic roles while offering low-end musical content to the mix. Compression is commonly used on...
Vocals are often the most important element of a song and mix, while compression is certainly one of the essential mixing tools. When it comes to compressing vocals, there are no simple step-by-step...
Mix bus processing can be intimidating and can make or break a mix. Certain processes, such as compression, can help tremendously in polishing and finalizing a mix. There are no simple step-by-step...