i put up some downloadable samples from my solo CD thing

[FalseTodd]

yes - compression in mastering is done on the 2track mixdown - there is also usually more complex compression done with multi-band compressors that operate on specific freq. ranges

mastering can do a surprising amount to bring out specific elements but not having access to the multitrack it is of course still quite limited -

 

[Helm]

Thanks for the information. I'm really afraid of compression, since I read up on what it does and how it came to be popular due to everybody wanting their song to be the 'louder' one on the radio/tv. I think natural dynamics are great and wouldn't alter them in my own music.

 

[TheNewChupe]

good, something to d/l tomorrow at home.


aside: you guys ever think about a kayo dot-like project done in multi-channel audio? creating new music utilizing that stuff intrigues the hell out of me (not just remixing old 2-channel things to 5/6-channel), even though it doesn't seem to be catching on as quick as i expected. i figured companies would start using car-version surround systems with center channels mounted in the middle of the dash and all.

 

[FrostGiant]

You can really use compression whenever you want. But the individual takes are usually recorded with compression (eg. Mic>Pre>Compressor>Recorder). If you didn't have proper compression during the recording phase you can add some to the individual track during mixdown ("fix it in the mix"). And the compression during mastering is done on the total mix ("fix it in mastering")

 

[IanDork107]

I'm very interested, but then again, having heard those samples, I have basically no idea what the album will sound like.

 

[AndICried]

Sounds great.

 

[YaYo]

I am highly intrigued. I will miss this when it's released, since things are so rarely mentioned on this forum.

Sounds atmospheric and varied, i want.