It seems novel due to the exciting sound it has, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your mix is to avoid using sidechain compression. While it’s a lovely effect, it can easily fall prey to shiny object syndrome, much like regular compression has over the years. Using similar settings to the vocal-instrument sidechain setup, we can get a gentle ducking to clean up the mix: An Important Note on Sidechain CompressionĪfter the above example, you may be tempted to use sidechain compression on everything. However, I want to keep the effect and that level when the vocal isn’t present. ![]() The reverb is quite powerful and is a little too noticable with the vocal present in the mix. ![]() ![]() If you set up reverb or delay on a send, you can carve out space on them by using sidechain from the desired element. Effects like reverb and delay can chew up a lot of space in the mix.īut sometimes you want the effect without it overpowering other important elements like synths, pianos, guitars or vocals.
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