Does the "Mix" function on compression plugins equal parallel compression?

Maxwolf · 1st July 2005, 01:28 AM

My novice impression is that the "Mix" function on certain compression plugins can serve the same purpose as parallel compression. Some comp plugins like PSP Vintage Warmer have a mix knob which blends the processed and dry signals like an effect. Can this function cover the same ground as say, the old trick of multing a drum group and tucking in a compressed version under the dry one? Seems quicker and easier to just "mix," if so.

Thanks!
Max

Bob Olhsson · 1st July 2005, 02:42 AM

paul mckenna · 1st July 2005, 03:08 AM

well, yes and no. it will do what you ask, but i think the delay compensation feature will not be of any use if there is a timing problem, since it is all on the same tracks.

travista00 · 1st July 2005, 07:45 PM

if only more compressors (hardware and virtual) had a mix knob, it'd save a lot of extra routing for setting up all those parallel compression tracks. would be great!

Rune L-H · 4th July 2005, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travista00

if only more compressors (hardware and virtual) had a mix knob, it'd save a lot of extra routing for setting up all those parallel compression tracks. would be great!

Maybe you are already aware of it, but COMPADRE beatpuncher (VST/PC) has a "mix" control for this exact purpose.
More info can be found here: http://www.otiumfx.com/compadre.php

Cheers,
Rune

Messiah · 5th July 2005, 12:15 AM

It's one of the reasons I rate the PSP plugins so highly! I LOVE that they have the mix function as it saves having to setup more than one buss group!
I wish more plugins would have it...

**Jules** · 5th July 2005, 12:46 AM

Does it work in PT?

(vintage Warmer's mix feature on compression)

Messiah · 5th July 2005, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Does it work in PT?

(vintage Warmer's mix feature on compression)

Pretty sure it does Jules, yes.

Messiah · 5th July 2005, 01:10 AM

(hit submit too quick...)

VintageWarmer is great, but you should also check out the MixPack for the MixPressor. This also has the mix/parallel/blend feature and is a very cool comp to boot. I use MixPressor and VW quite a lot, a lot is to do with the mix function which I find invaluable on the buss.
It just lets you maintain your dynamics well. You get to have and eat your cake...

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1st July 2005, 01:28 AM	#1
Maxwolf Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8	Does the "Mix" function on compression plugins equal parallel compression? My novice impression is that the "Mix" function on certain compression plugins can serve the same purpose as parallel compression. Some comp plugins like PSP Vintage Warmer have a mix knob which blends the processed and dry signals like an effect. Can this function cover the same ground as say, the old trick of multing a drum group and tucking in a compressed version under the dry one? Seems quicker and easier to just "mix," if so. Thanks! Max

1st July 2005, 02:42 AM	#2
Bob Olhsson Motown legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Songwriter Gulch, Nashville TN Posts: 5,020	Yes! __________________ Georgetown Masters 615 254-3233 Bob's room 615 385-8051 Music Industry 2.0

1st July 2005, 03:08 AM	#3
paul mckenna Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 125	hmmmm well, yes and no. it will do what you ask, but i think the delay compensation feature will not be of any use if there is a timing problem, since it is all on the same tracks.

1st July 2005, 07:45 PM	#4
travista00 Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 151	if only more compressors (hardware and virtual) had a mix knob, it'd save a lot of extra routing for setting up all those parallel compression tracks. would be great! __________________ ------------------------------- Travis Huff @ BK Ent Group http://www.travishuff.com

5th July 2005, 12:15 AM	#6
Messiah Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North West Coast, UK. Posts: 602	It's one of the reasons I rate the PSP plugins so highly! I LOVE that they have the mix function as it saves having to setup more than one buss group! I wish more plugins would have it... __________________ Best Regards, Carl.

5th July 2005, 12:46 AM	#7
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,132	Does it work in PT? (vintage Warmer's mix feature on compression) __________________ Jules "While we're at it, insert the standard rant about shit being mixed and mastered to "cd quality". - msquared

5th July 2005, 01:10 AM	#9
Messiah Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North West Coast, UK. Posts: 602	(hit submit too quick...) VintageWarmer is great, but you should also check out the MixPack for the MixPressor. This also has the mix/parallel/blend feature and is a very cool comp to boot. I use MixPressor and VW quite a lot, a lot is to do with the mix function which I find invaluable on the buss. It just lets you maintain your dynamics well. You get to have and eat your cake... __________________ Best Regards, Carl.

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