master bus compression - need help

[Seizure.]

Yeah an SSL/clone on 10:1 can sound awesome!
Gives rock/metal a realy nice pop to it.. not so cool for softer stuff...

 

[sickchris]

i usually use 4:1 or 5:1 quick attack and release mainly use it to keep the snare in check, between 2-4 dBs. although it really depends on the style of music.

the solos and sweep picking sound sweeet.

 

[-J-]

I typically just do logic's mock tape compressor at like 2.0:1 to 2.5:1 with a threshold of -5 to -10. stock release and attack time. If I can hear it working too much, I back down on the threshold.

I really can't imagine going over 3.0:1, it would really sound squashed to me I think. I leave any further squashing to the mastering of the song, but even then I don't exceed 3.5:1, it's like I hear all the mixing efforts getting killed. I guess it's important to note I typically don't mix a real set of drums, but sometimes.

For free and PC, I always liked the Vanilla Compressor. Very transparent.

 

[Lowberg]

Check out Daunt's guide on master bus processing: http://www.faderwear.com/guides/extrememasterbus/

Extremely helpful information and really well written. Shit, posting that link has become a tradition to me

Bookmarked that shit
Awesome

I have little idea what I'm doing when it comes to this kind of stuff, ITS ABOUT TIME TO LEARN AND EXPERIMENT!

 

[Fox Mulder]

"Due some evil people MyspaceMP3.org does not provide any service any more..."

not any more you cant

try http://www.file2hd.com

 

[greyskull]

I remember when I demoed the waves ssl comp it ruined the stereo image, just me?