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Compressor novice... need starting point for rock vocals
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<blockquote data-quote="Jay Barracato" data-source="post: 47944" data-attributes="member: 24"><p>Compressors are a tool. What specific problem with your mix are you looking to fix?</p><p></p><p>I am not a fan of group compression especially on vocals as one performer can throw off the dynamics of the entire group.</p><p></p><p>I also don't like high levels of compression on the entire mix even though that is sneaking out of the recording industry and becoming more common live.</p><p></p><p>I would start with either your two main singers or the two that have the most inconsistent dynamics and insert your two channels of compression on those channels. For vocals I prefer a fast attack and fairly long release at about 2:1 and then roll down the threshold until the channel just stays lightly in compression. And then use the makeup gain to place the vocal where you want it in the mix.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jay Barracato, post: 47944, member: 24"] Compressors are a tool. What specific problem with your mix are you looking to fix? I am not a fan of group compression especially on vocals as one performer can throw off the dynamics of the entire group. I also don't like high levels of compression on the entire mix even though that is sneaking out of the recording industry and becoming more common live. I would start with either your two main singers or the two that have the most inconsistent dynamics and insert your two channels of compression on those channels. For vocals I prefer a fast attack and fairly long release at about 2:1 and then roll down the threshold until the channel just stays lightly in compression. And then use the makeup gain to place the vocal where you want it in the mix. [/QUOTE]
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