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use 2 or 3 compessors in line,
set first to just 'shave' 1-2 dB, peaks mostly, quite fast attack faster release, second with slow attack longer release, 2-3 dB GR,
you can play with 2 comps in line and add different sets then usualy with one only,
it's quite interesting experiment, you can achieve almost 'invisible' 4dB-6dB compression,
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I would also add, when coming out of the DAW through say a line sweetner, I have found if using a combo of comps in series the first comp after the line sweetner is critical to the vibe.
If the mix has not had much compression mixing I agree it can be cool to use a chain of 3 comps, if the mix is more compressed as a result of tracking and mix compression, I have found you can cut back on mix compression and I generally use 2 lightly for colour and edge.
If the mix is very dynamic and not controlled, I tend to have the first comp as the "shaver" of 2/3 db of peaks only, and use the first with some edgy transformer make up gain for edge.
Then into a smooth opto that is gentle and smoothing and good for about 4 db that is pretty invisible.
Finally into a comp like a vca that has transformers and gives a very wide stereo field with a transformery sheen -then into DAW.
Critical for me to mix into the chain of line compressors.
Enjoy
GJ
Newcastle/OZ
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