The basics of compression — controls and parameters, common designs and sounds, plus a few tips and tricks. If you’re going to compress an entire mix, use caution. In many types of popular music, there's a bass line with a constant signal level. If you use compression to try to counter a loud peak (like a horn part) the entire mix will drop at that point causing the bass line to dip and create the “pumping” effect. #WednesdayWisdom Read more here: https://u.audio/compression-basics | Universal A

Tutorial #5: Basic Compression and Limiting for composers explains the basic principles of compression and limiting and how to determine if you need them in your mix. Written by Tim Starnes. For Educational Use Only. | Cinesamples