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Mastering Process: (2) Compression

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Mastering Process: (2) Compression

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Mastering Process: (2) Compression

 

Compression is a crucial stage of the mastering process. Depending on the plug-ins, Multi-band compression is preferred to one-band compression because it allows for a greater level of precision. In a multi-band compression we can set up the compression parameters (Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Decay) for separate frequencies. If a multi-band compression is not available a regular stereo compressor will do the trick though not as accurately.

 

 

1) Insert a Stereo Compressor into the MASTER channel of the Mix window and apply the settings shown in Figure 1.

(In this article, I am dealing with the 'Compressor / Limiter' in Pro Tools. See the Figure 1 below.)

 

 

▲ Figure 1: Compressor settings on the Master Fader

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2) Listen carefully to the changes occuring to the mix when the compressor is inserted.

(Use the Bypass button to listen to the difference between the compressed and the uncompressed mix. The compression should be very gentle. You should feel the difference but not hear any artifacts caused by the compressor. A good way to start is to begin with very light settings especially in the Ratio and Threshold parameters, and move on from there to more drastic settings.)

 

 

 

 

*Don't Look for it, there is No "Perfect Setting"

Stereo compression settings can change drastically depending on the type of music you are dealing with. There is no such a thing as "The perfect settings for every situation". Let your ears and instinct guide you through this crucial stage.

 

 

 

 

 

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