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Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could explain to me the side chain feature on the stock compression plugin in pro tools le 8. Dyn 3.0 is where my settings have been saving in. Im interested in learning how to sidechain kick drum and bass to make the kick stand out more, and any other uses you may have found useful with it.

thanks

Hey Guys,

Is it really necessary to connect a mic through a preamp first if a dbx 106A is next in line in the chain? I'm just recording guitar and vocals for home demos. I know an Avalon preamp would sound great but I don't have money to burn. I really don't want to buy an Audio Buddy either if it's not gonna be noticeable if I connect straight into a dbx 160A.

Nice, another mastering thread. I'll make the first post then.

What compressor do most of you use when mastering? Do you use a transparent compressor or an analog simulated one that adds some color?

I tend to use the Waves SSL and then if I need to compress more I use a transparent compressor.

I've been messing around with the dynamic compressor in GarageBand '09. I understand the theory behind all the sliders (threshold, ratio, response time, gain). However, it seems they are missing a critical piece here: visual analysis of the signal. If I can't see the dB curve, how do I know where to set the threshold?

A type of audio processor where a light source is used as a means of controlling the amount of attenuation applied to the audio signal. A form of compression developed in the late 50's and while found mostly in high-end equipment, reissues of "vintage" opto compressors have seen a resurgence lately.

greetings all. haven't been here in a while due to a massive string of video/photo/graphic work taking all my time!
but this has made me the $ to finally buy an API 3124+!
my questions:
what compressor(s) would you pair with the API for tracking? the considerations are:
1) $1000 or under (no choice!)
2) at least 2 channels

Check this beast out! 17 tubes!

SR-71 Blackbird Compressor Whoa... talk about a build. Anyone have the opportunity to use this, I'd love to hear about it. I love these guys! I want one.

I'm thinking of buying one of these 7720's for my mix bus but it only has XLR's in/out.
my zed r16 has 1/4 TRS inserts.