There are a lot of different percussion instruments out there, and most of them benefit from some compression! In this guide you'll learn some of the most popular compressor settings for common percussion instruments, as well as tips for applying "glue" compression to your compressor bus.

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Struggling to get the organ to sound right in your mix? To be honest, unless you’re dealing with an organ solo or a plucky organ sound, organs generally aren’t that dynamic to begin with. You can often get away with minimal compression to subtley control the dynamics of your...

The sheer variety of different synth sounds can make them really challenging to mix. Thankfully, this article will provide you with a powerful framework for how to approach compressing synthesizers.

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If you’ve been seeking out the best gifts for drummers, then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re not a drummer but want to show some love to your friend or family member who is, we understand that trying to find something that would excite them could be difficult.

Whether...

From gentle flutes to roaring saxophones, woodwinds present a host of challenges when it comes to mixing. In this article you'll learn the best compression settings for all the major types of woodwind instruments so that your mixes will sound dynamic and professional!

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Whether you're looking for soaring legato violin parts, powerful pizzicato cellos, or just want a mellow string section to sit in the background, compression is the key to getting your strings to sit perfectly in the mix. In this article I'll walk you through how to compress strings....

Compression is one of the most essential tools in any producer or engineer’s kit. 

It has become a fundamental process in modern mixing.

However, the process of compressing instruments is often misunderstood, which can make it difficult for beginners (and even intermediate...

 There’s nothing that can add organic thickness to an audio signal quite like chorus. Whether you need to spread your synth across the stereo spectrum, give your guitars a bit of warbly character, or ever-so-slightly widen your vocals to lift them outside the center of the mix, a...

With streaming and online broadcasting becoming more popular than ever these days, it’s important to have mixing and mastering tools that can help you maintain the standard for each particular platform. There is no other way to get quality assurance that your mixes will hold their own...

Some drummers like going full force into their playing with bare hands, though for others, the protection of a quality pair of drum gloves can provide the confidence they need to rock out. 

Some of the most popular drummers in the world, such as Stewart Copeland from The Police, Tommy...

Drums and percussion may be the oldest type of instrument invented by humans. And it seems like just about every culture on every continent has its own approach to drum tones. 

That’s why I’ve put together this guide to help teach you what are the different types of drums...

Soundtoys is one of the most beloved plugin developers on the market today, offering a unique mix of precision, fidelity, and attention to detail in each one of their plugins. If you’ve heard of Soundtoys and you’re thinking about getting your hands on some of their plugins,...