Dear all knowing recording gods . . .

okay - sorry about that. But now you're reading . . . and after that cat-washing post I feel a little more open to adding some spice to my posts!

I've heard little about this - and it may be more of a mastering question - but can someone fill me in on the theory of using a sidechain and subsequent EQ with a compressor? thanks!

I have been playing around with different ideas in post, and have had a lot of fun with the sidechain features on my compsgates. Noise added to snare, bass through kick, etc.
I am interested to know of the different techniques you have found using this feature.

Excuse me for my ignorance but what is the side chain for on analog compressors? :confused:

How the vocals can be side-chained?

Please tell about the procedure of doing that..

What settings?
What's the purpose?

Thanx
FUNKY

I read you all talk about side-chain effect..

Can someone explain me what is that and how it's done?

FUNKY

I have noticed that side-chain inputs are not common on the more traditional compressor designs. I understand why they would not exist on an exacting "reissue" model, like the "new" UA LA-2A & 1176 models - if the original model didn't have the feature, the reissue won't have it either.