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danielb 19 March 2012

I find that you are not a pro if you dont use a multicompressor, but where should it be used best? i like to do some subtracting eq'ing first, then to run it through a opto compressor, then eq'ing again for boosts and some cuts, then through another compressor before i put it through a multi-compressor/limiter to finish off..and i havent experimented with different compressors for tonal changes but i think this way has worked for me. what do ya'll think? is there a chain that i should use and why?

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sachit Tue, 03/27/2012 - 23:51

danielb, post: 386707 wrote: I find that you are not a pro if you dont use a multicompressor

I don't have the statistics to prove it, but I'm sure that there's been pro mastering engineers who've not used multiband compressors. Good mixes don't necessarily need multiband compression. In fact, a really good mix might not need compression at all. If a song doesn't require it you don't use it. There aren't any rules or anything of that sort, the tools you use are totally dependent on what you're working on.

You use the appropriate mastering tools when you find deficiencies in the mix. Or when you want to add some sparkle to it, or when you feel that the mix will greatly benefit from some kind of tool, like character compressors which are sometimes used at the mastering stage.

Angel Enemy Tue, 05/01/2012 - 14:39

Chains are situational and you will need to rearrange the order of the line to get the best sound out of each individual song you are working on. Also different sorts of compressors and EQs will be needed as things vary. If you are looking for a chain setup that works best 100% of the time you are out of luck. Hence why audio engineering is a profession and a science.

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