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Snare EQ

Hi People,

well, I'd like to compress the low Freq of the snare separate as I do with the insterts.

I mean to use a Eq+Comp through the insert and to use a different Comp. for the low. (I'd like to check how it sounds)

I never worked with side chains etc. :oops: and I'm sure that you can give me a tip.

I work with Pro Tools.

Thank you

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