Mixdown, Dynamics & EQ (and related) Topic

[Cardioid]

Why do you guys say stuff when you don't know what you're talking about?
@Cardioid, you can use a compressor to bring out the 'snap' in something, and whether you eq or not is just preference/what is required. Yes, if Cloud is referring to increasing only the gain through the compressor, and not using any of its other parameters, then you could argue that it isn't really what it's about. Though, by using a compressor solely for sidechaining, you're not misusing it by any means, and since so many compressors provide the option to sidechain, I'd say it is 'really what it's about'. Of course, sidechaining is only one of many things you can do with compression, but it sure is there to be used mate.

yeah that's definitely true though, but i'm
Just saying that a compressor is more than just sidechaining and gaining.. But like you said, it's one of the many options, but not only used for that..

[SCH]

Yet again a compression thread .... Well I've already explained my view of it earlier, no need to again I guess?

[TJOAudio]

Compressor? whats that :c

[Neutronic]

Could someone share some tips on fattening up leads? I'm having a hard time getting the proper power in the leads, they always sound really flimsy. :/

[SCH]

Stereo widening does a lot!

[Neutronic]

Stereo widening does a lot!

Yeah, I thought so but it confuses me alot. Does Massive have a built in stereowidener (voicing tab maybe?) or should I use another plugin? If so, what plugins would you recommend?

[D-Verze]

Stereo widening is a powerful tool, yes, tho use it wisely. Be sure to check weather your lead still sounds good in mono.
@Neutronic, the stereo enhancer in FL Studio is pretty okay. Otherwise Izotope Ozone has some stereo tools as well

[Neutronic]

Stereo widening is a powerful tool, yes, tho use it wisely. Be sure to check weather your lead still sounds good in mono.
@Neutronic, the stereo enhancer in FL Studio is pretty okay. Otherwise Izotope Ozone has some stereo tools as well

Using Logic Pro so that ain't much good but will try the Ozone one, thanks!

[Echidna]

(i think you are confusing compression with sidechain compression).

Which isn't compression

your being pedantic lol

[PlastikZero]

Stereo widening DOES a lot, but if used too heavily, will start pushing your sounds to parts of the mix you don't want. Want a fat sound? Layer. Use a harmonic exciter. Parallel compress it.