Here’s a quick roundup of some of our most popular articles and videos on mixing with compression.

Articles:

• Tips for Visualizing Compression
• 3 Ways to Use Multiband Compression in a Mix
• 2 Effective Ways to Use Parallel Compression
• Mixing Rap Vocals — Part 3: Compression
• 5 Effective Ways to Use Compression
• How Compression Affects the Timbre of a Sound
• How Compression Affects Harmonic Distortion

Videos:

• The Basics of Audio Compression
• Why Use Multiband Compression?
• Compression 101: What is Knee?
• Analyzing Effects: Compression Plugins
• How to Enhance a Drum Mix with Buss Compression
• How to Manipulate Attack and Sustain with Parallel Compression
• Tips for Using Compressors for Tone and Color in a Mix
• How to Use Compression to Increase Perceived Intensity
• 3 Techniques for Compressing an Acoustic Snare Drum
• The Differences Between Compression Release Curves

If you want to learn how to get a better mix by manipulating shape, tone and dynamics, check out Mixing with Compression from Matthew Weiss. Also our new Multiband Compression Workshop is available now.

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