As a newbie, I would like to start a discussion on side-chaining low frequency instrument tracks, specifically the kick drum and bass guitar (or synth).

Can the pros comment on the

1 - Application of

2 - Theory behind

. having them be connected through some form of compression?

Thanks!

Hi,

Hello All:

I've noticed that commercial productions have a much more squashed low-end dynamic range than my own recordings.

I am considering getting the Neve Portico Compressor. It is the only high-end compressor I'll have in my home studio. I was originally considering getting a compressor with a High-Pass filter option or Side-Chain so that I can use the compressor to only compress transients and let the low end on drums and bass come through. But the Portico is a great price for a sound I have always liked.

Hey guys, just picked up a new one and wanted to know if anyone has used the sidechain on a CL1B. I want to be able to use it for ducking etc but the manual only references the sidechain to be used to connect to other CL1Bs.

Thanks
Brad

can anyone on this forum help me out with this one?

thnx for the help

Hi there! I’ve been experimenting with the Waves Renaissance Channel plugin , and particularly the “Push the pop master” preset. It’s a pretty simple process. First, a +2db low-shelf at 250Hz and a +4dB high-shelf at ~ 3.3KHz. The EQ stage is followed by a compressor operating over the full mix, but with the side-chain bandpass filtered at 120Hz.

I upgraded to pro tools 7 and noticed the sidechaining option in the compressor. I have heard about it but don't really know what it does.

Could somebody explain to me what sidechain means? I hear the term a lot and have no clue what it is referring to.

Thanks for your help

heya all, just a quick question, anyone an idea if there is a decent sidechainer (a standalone) for VST (logic) under OS9 around?

cheers
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