multiband Compressors on masterbus...

[MultiM]

I use multiband compressors(C4) on the masterbus always, do you think it's enough alone as a mastering compressor without a broadband(normal) compressor?

I usually use the C4 for specific bands that I feel they should be compressed, then use a normal mastering compressor.

what do you guys do?

 

[crillemannen]

I've actually stopped using multi's on the master bus. It's just something about how it makes the snare sound. Yeah the whole mix will sound more even but the mix as a whole stops breathing and i don't like it.

 

[~BURNY~]

I use specific bands only when needed (pretty often the low end). I use a broadband when I feel it brings something to the mix (most of the time but not always). I think it's a difficult but necessary practice to not make a rule out of anything in audio.

 

[EOC]

c4 fucks the phase in the crossovers, i would recomend it. That is why they released the linear phase multiband.
I used to use multiband but not anymore. As burny says, maybe one band in a problematic area

 

[HOFX]

I use reaxcomp on the drum bass buss only acting on 200 Hz and below before hitting fg-grey, only real place I use it. The rest of the mix balance and control comes from eq

 

[Cephara]

I would only use multi band compressors on busses individually that you know sound overbearing in a mix. If the overbearing sound is consistent, I would look at a different approach EQing certain problem HZ on identified tracks.

 

[Machinated]

easy way to fuck your mix up, but if it makes things sound better then go for it.

 

[Fluffbot]

I used to put the C4 on the masterbus but I really don't like doing it anymore. Since it's for clamping down on unwanted frequencies that are rearing their ugly heads, I prefer to find where those are coming from in the first place and fix it there. I use C4 all the time on guitars, bass, etc. but never on the masterbus!

No rules though, if it works for you all that matters is the sound coming out!

 

[bryan_kilco]

I'm finally working on a little project after quite some time off from mix-land. In my off-time I did acquire C4 as well as a few other plugins that were on sale. Need to dive back in and re-learn some stuff! I recall using C4 on guitar buss but I don't think I'd use it over the master. I've used it on a total-shit, 1-mic recording of a band practice to get rid of annoying shit to be able to pick out drums a bit better for re-creating them in MIDI.

 

[noise in my mind]

I use it very sparingly. for me it helps glue the mix together. Sometimes I don't use it at all though.

 

[MetalSound]

TC Finalizer gets used on nearly every mix here. Sometimes Waves LinMB as well.

 

[wishtheend]

Just used FabFilter MB to balance the lows on some electronic mixes with really good results.

 

[AudioGeekZine]

I do it sometimes, just for more low end control when I like the balance and tone of kick and bass but it sometimes gets too boomy.

 

[Arsenu,]

I think my mixes were somewhat reborn after Fabfilter released their MB-comp. It will definitely add a new life to any dull mix if used right.

 

[amarshism]

Linmb and c6 on the high end.