Thread: Multi-Band Compression

Hey Doublehelix,
You don't know how badly I want to get my hands on that c4 Waves plug-in. I am finding that sometimes I want to compress the bottom end while leaving the top all perky. Multiband is exactly the kind of processing that is so much easier to do with a plug-in than outboard gear- less circuitry to run through. Cheers, Doc.

I just got the new ultrafunk R3 plugin pack yesterday and the multiband compressor seems to be really useful and musical. Now I'm no master at multiband compression, but even just applying the "medium Vintage" preset did absolute wonders for my mix with just a few minor tweaks. The sonic Foundry plugin does nothing for me either and I can't afford waves, so its Ultrafunk for me.

Has anyone used the DB-Audioware plugins? I downloaded the demo and later on, paid the $99 for them. I think they work fairly well and the multiband compression is basic, but does do a good job. My favorites are the limiter and compressor.

I have Wavelab 4.0, and use the multi band compressor on stereo mixes as well as individual tracks. It is the first mb compressor I have used, but I think it is an excellent tool. You can really add punch with this plug!

BillT

Bill T,
What tracks are using it on, and what kind of settings are you using? Cheers, Doc.

I have been toying around with the MB compressor in Wavelab 4.0 as well, but I am confused on a more basic level as to how to use a MB compressor. I understand the basic concepts behind how these work, compressing specific frequency bands differentially...but how do you determine where to set the crossovers, etc.

Anyway...anyone know of a good tutorial on MB compression???

Cheers!

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I played around with Wavelab not too long ago. It's a cool program, but I would have an issue spending that kind of money when I don't need much of what it does. I primarily used it for loudness maximizing and some EQ tweeking. For serious matering and CD prep, I'd send it out.
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