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Originally Posted by Unclenny  Plus....it's fun getting that compressor dialed in so well that when you pull up the mix that vocal track is sitting right where it belongs without the use of a plug.
To answer the question specifically......I think a hardware compressor would help you understand how compression is modifying you voice. By singing 'to' the compressor and working it you may get a better feel for how you need to perform to get things sitting better.  |
personally I find you always need to compress in the mix, but I don't use plugs anyway for that. I also find if you compress on the way in, you don't need to hit it so hard in the mix and rides are easier. I mix on an analog console with moving fader automation.