12/04/2021
Hi everyone!! Jordan here, with our first Mix Note Monday! Mix Note Monday is our way of showing you a brief example of methods we use whilst mixing and mastering, and to help you guys create your own perfect mixes! Feel free to show us how you like to use each technique, if you have used it at all before, or any techniques you'd like showcased!
Parallel Compression
New York Compression, aka parallel compression, allows you to create a glued mix and/or rhythm section by simply adding a compressor onto a separate bus, and adding to taste.
I find that adding a blended mix of dry drums and the wet parallel can bring the much needed energy and reinforcement, however push it too far the other way and you can get fizzy cymbals and a muddy low end. As normal with any music making, use your ears and fit to taste.