What exactly is parallel compression?

choodelphia · 26th October 2005, 11:57 PM

Forgive me for asking, but what exactly is parallel compression? I assume it is compressing a submix with two independent compressors rather then a stereo compressor. This way each compressor can act independently? (just a stab) Why is this essential?

I have just recently started bussing my drums to a stereo buss and really squashing it with the Bomb Factory 1176 plugin and then mixing that in with the drum tracks. It sounds great and I love it. Is this parallel compression? Is this what I would do with vocals and guitars too?

Thanks for any help.

Kevin

G5 - Digi002R - LE 6.4
API 212L
Vintech X73i
TL Dual mic pre
Aphex Expressor 651
Roland SRV2000, SRV330, SDE330

FMNYC · 27th October 2005, 12:02 AM

ahem...

http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php3?t=46247

peace!

FM

FM is jammin' and he wants to jam it with you.

choodelphia · 27th October 2005, 12:59 AM

Yah. I could have searched a little more.

Thanks for the thread. I found a couple more good ones too. Sounds like I'm on the right track.

Thanks again.

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26th October 2005, 11:57 PM	#1
choodelphia Gear Head Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	What exactly is parallel compression? Forgive me for asking, but what exactly is parallel compression? I assume it is compressing a submix with two independent compressors rather then a stereo compressor. This way each compressor can act independently? (just a stab) Why is this essential? I have just recently started bussing my drums to a stereo buss and really squashing it with the Bomb Factory 1176 plugin and then mixing that in with the drum tracks. It sounds great and I love it. Is this parallel compression? Is this what I would do with vocals and guitars too? Thanks for any help. Kevin G5 - Digi002R - LE 6.4 API 212L Vintech X73i TL Dual mic pre Aphex Expressor 651 Roland SRV2000, SRV330, SDE330

27th October 2005, 12:02 AM	#2
FMNYC Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 625	ahem... http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php3?t=46247 peace! FM FM is jammin' and he wants to jam it with you. __________________ ________________________ http://thenoradsprings.net

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27th October 2005, 12:59 AM	#3
choodelphia Gear Head Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	Yah. I could have searched a little more. Thanks for the thread. I found a couple more good ones too. Sounds like I'm on the right track. Thanks again.