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Old 15th December 2006, 03:40 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by NathanC View Post
This seems a valid reason. However, you could also use that great compressor when mixing, adjust it carefully and then record the processed track to a new track. Then your compressor will be free for use on other tracks as well.

But I understand it's just a convenience thing.
I also do this, and it's not just for conveinence. Recording both compressed and un-compressed tracks at the same time also avoids the converter latency nightmare of re-recording audio through an analog processor and then attempting to play it back PERFECTLY in sync with the original.
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