 Compression on a send (parallel compression)
The never ending task of learning and applying continues and I am trying to get my head around this technique if that what it is. Normally I have been using compression as an insert on the particular tracks often a stem. IN other words I have my tracks separated so if I am compressing my kick track that's all I am worried about I dont need the multiband for the most part. I havent mastered the compressor yet so i find the multicompressor a bit more challenging. In any event I was going through some of the threads on the GUEST EXPERT section and I saw that many times people/pros send their drums to a compressor and bring it back into the track like you would an effect (reverb) etc. This surprised me and got me to wondering two things:
1. Is that what they call parallel compression?
and
2. How do you decide when to this?
What is its specific advantage? I suppose I just have to use it and let my ears teach me. Thanks if you can shed any light on this technique. Thanks |