| MPressor is nice for a plugin. I wouldn't use the make-up gain though...
adds color (not good color, IMO)
Trick is to feed the sidechain of the MPressor with an exact copy of
your mix (or on a send). Filter the low-end out of the copy/send
with a HPF to taste.
This should be done after the compressor is working, otherwise you'll
hear no difference.
RE: Mixing w/ your Mind. Sorry I can't share the exact technique... he
asked readers not to and I respect his intellectual idea. I would share if
I created it, but I emailed him a few times and he seems like a cool dude.
The Chris Lago settings work sometimes, but I find more often on the
Drum Buss. Really, it's about each source...
The compressor as an envelope shaper is also how I see it. Compression
alone does not result in loudness. There are many processes combined...
eq, compression, limiting. Some subtle drive can be included as well...
a lot of what I like about some outboard compressors are the input/output
stages. Can't be done in the computer to my satisfaction.
Also helps to write for loudness, which I find less = more. Getting rid of any
non-essential elements taking up headroom.
I hate absolutes, but lately I use compression for groove, eq + limiting for
loudness. Crazy dynamics on a track by track basis should be taken care
of before the master buss compression. |