If you use dynamics processors for corrective or functional purposes only you might be missing out on their creative use to control transients. Joe Albano is show you how to tame those dynamics now.  
Fig 1 A collection of Transient Shaper plug-ins

Shape up 

Drum shaping

Fig 2A Enhancing the strength of Attack transients with Logic’s Enveloper
Fig 2B reducing (B) the strength of Attack transients with Logic’s Enveloper

Handy (multi)bands  

Fig 3 Tweaking individual drums in a full drumkit track with Waves’ Trans-X Multi multiband transient shaper

Bass-ic effects 

Fig 4A Changing a fingered bass into a pick-bass sound
Fig 4B turning a pick-bass part into a fingered bass (4B)

Synth up your tracks

Fig 5 Some settings for manipulating piano sounds (as described above)

Best of both worlds 

Joe is a musician, engineer, and producer in NYC. Over the years, as a small studio operator and freelance engineer, he's made recordings of all types from music & album production to v/o & post. He's also taught all aspects of recording and music technology at several NY audio schools, and has been writing articles for Recording magaz... Read More

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