Posts with tag compressor

Tutorial | Jan 11, 2018 by Joe Albano

Sidechaining can be an invaluable tool for controlling and improving your mixes. Joe Albano explains everything you need to know about this core processing technique.

Review | Jan 03, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

UAD's recreation of a classic Distressor from Empirical Labs is officially endorsed by the makers of the original hardware. Rich Tozzoli finds there's much to like in the EL8.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Review | Mar 01, 2017 by Sara Simms

Compression is a core part of any mixer's toolbox but sometimes you need to go that extra mile. Sara Simms checks out the Black Rooster Audio VLA-3A.

Tutorial | Feb 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Can't get hold of this vintage EQ hardware? Alex Solano is here to show you how the software version is just as powerful thanks to Softube.

News | Nov 04, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Endorsed by API and developed by the world-class team at Universal Audio, the API 2500 Bus Compressor is now part of UAD Software v9.0.

Tutorial | Nov 02, 2016 by Hollin Jones

It’s all too easy to over-compress when mixing things like drums, but with this short, fun video tutorial from Joe Albano you’ll find out how to avoid the problem and get great sounding mixes!

News | Oct 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

We’re excited to bring you this amazing mixing plugin bundle deal for producers and engineers. Audified’s new U73b modelled Compressor plus inValve Effects & STA Preamp 2 are now 40% OFF for 7 days!

Review | Oct 25, 2016 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Audified have updated their popular U73b compressor plug-in to add several new features, including external side-chaining. Will the enhancements entice current and new users to jump onboard?

News | Oct 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Audified have released version 2 of their truly excellent U73b Compressor plug-in which faithfully emulates a rare classic German hardware compressor/limiter which sounds great on many sources.

Tutorial | Oct 06, 2016 by Joshua Casper

So you want a free Ableton Live rack that features a multiband mid/side compressor ideal for mastering? You're in the right place. Here's how to use it, build it... and you can download it for free!

Review | Sep 17, 2016 by Joe Albano

Without further ado here's seven of our favorite high-end, analog, hardware compressors. This list includes vintage models and some units that are out of production.

Tutorial | Sep 02, 2016 by Rich Tozzoli

Sometimes, it pays to be bold when producing drums. One way is by using the classic 1176 LN Compressor/Peak Limiter, which can take an average sound and turn it into edgy, aggressive monster.

Tutorial | Jul 18, 2016 by Joe Albano

If you use a compressor plug-in you're already manipulating the dynamics of a sound or the mix. In this enlightening long-read tutorial, Joe Albano explains exactly what dynamics is and more.

Tutorial | Jul 07, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this video tutorial, audio expert Joe Albano, explores the Vintage Opto emulation mode in Logic Pro X’s Compressor, including explaining the original Teletronix LA-2A with tips. Well worth a watch!