The Mastering Show #4 - Compression

Compression explained - using pillows and punchbags. Yes, you read that right ! And in this show we also talk about: - Why mastering compression is all about loudness. Except it’s not. - How compression in mastering is different than in mixing - How to make mastering compression invisible - Ian’s suggested starting-point settings for mastering compression - Why you might want to use multi-band compression Links Using compression to add punch, warmth and power to your mix http://productionadvice.co.uk/using-compression/ What is compression ? Sponges hold the answer http://productionadvice.co.uk/what-is-compression/ Multiband compression – the mastering engineer’s secret weapon? http://productionadvice.co.uk/multiband-compression-for-mastering/ Gregory Scott - Demolishing Compression Myths https://www.attackmagazine.com/features/columns/gregory-scott-demolishing-the-myths-of-compression/ Cheers !Mentioned in this episode:LeapwingFind out more about Leapwing's pluginsLearn to master !Click HERE to see Ian's courses and mastering resources