Looking for fat, punchy, gluey mixes that cut across listening devices?
Look no further than using parallel compression - or New York compression as its sometimes referred to as - one of the best compression techniques around!
Toronto mixer 5PiECE overviews how to use parallel compression within a mix, detailing two of his favourite methods of applying parallel compression with examples focused on drums and the master bus.
Don't worry though - everything you'll learn in this video can be applied to any other sound you desire.
That means parallel compressing bass, parallel compressing vocals, and more, in a similar fashion using what you'll learn in this video.
If you're looking to have a better understanding of how to apply parallel compression to drums, vocals, masters and anything else, this video will cover the multiple ways you can add parallel compression to your tracks.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Before & After Parallel Compression
0:45 What Is Parallel Compression?
0:57 Why Use Parallel Compression?
2:00 What Should I Apply Parallel Compression To?
2:49 When Do I Apply Parallel Compression?
3:23 How Do I Apply Parallel Compression?
3:43 Parallel Compression Method 1
4:34 Two Things To Do Before Getting Started
6:45 Compressor Starter Settings
7:21 Ratio
7:52 Attack
8:25 Release
9:08 Threshold
10:20 Re-Adjusting Release
12:24 Adding Make-up Gain
14:09 Blending In Parallel Compression
15:17 Before/After Comparison
15:47 Adjusting Send Volumes of Individual Tracks
17:48 What About Phase Issues?
19:35 Parallel Compression Method 2
20:15 Where Do I Put The Compressor In The Chain?
21:24 Compressor Starter Settings
21:34 Setting Threshold
22:06 Re-Adjusting Release
23:04 Adding Make-up Gain
23:49 Setting Dry/Wet Balance
25:28 More Loudness Techniques
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