PERFECT MIX BUS COMPRESSION EVERY TIME! How To Use Compression On The Mix Bus

PERFECT MIX BUS COMPRESSION EVERY TIME! How To Use Compression On The Mix Bus

 

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How do you get the perfect gluey mix bus compression every time?

Step one, pick your favorite compressor and set the ratio to 4:1.

Step two, set a slow attack time and a fast release time.

Step three, bring the threshold up until you're getting about -2dB’s of gain reduction.

Boom! There you go. Perfect mix bus compression gluey every time.

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