In this extended premium video tutorial, Julian Rodgers explores the use of the release parameter to introduce a bounce to 2 Bus compression.
In this tutorial Julian demonstrates how, with careful setting up the compression introduced by processing the whole mix can subtly reinforce or even shift the rhythm of a track. Using filters on the side chain, choosing the most appropriate detection mode where available and by tweaking the release time it is possible to place the audible recovery of the gain reduction applied to the track between the main transient elements such as snare or kick. Bringing this recovery into the spaces between hits brings movement to the track and shifts the rhythmic emphasis of the arrangement.
This tutorial uses Avid Pro Compressor and FabFilter Pro C-2 to show how the extensive choice of detection and compression modes can be used to shape the sound but also uses the API2500 plugin from UA to show how a restricted set of fixed values can give great results.
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