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Which waves compressor is best for vocals?
One of the most popular compressors for this is the CLA-2A optical compressor, but any relatively slow compressor like the PuigChild or Kramer PIE are great as well. The idea is to use the first compressor to quickly tame peaks, and the second, slower compressor to squeeze the vocal and create more consistent dynamics.
What type of compressor is waves H comp?
Hybrid Compressor
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Is Universal Audio better than waves?
The argument for waves would be that you get far more plugins for the money and arguably they’re on the same level as the UAD however the CPU load is probably going to end up being quite high. UAD does have the external DSP processing (however no education discount/less frequent sales) so the CPU load is lighter.
What is Manhattan style compression?
It uses a Manhattan-style of compression, which is to say a form of parallel compression that tightens up your sound without squashing all of its dynamics. Indeed, you shouldn’t necessarily need to set the compression high for the Compressor Mini to add some seasoning to your sound.
Should I use parallel compression?
Using parallel compression on drums can help keep all the dynamics of the original source material but add volume, depth and power to them without crushing dynamics or adding too much make up gain that will overdrive the mix bus.
Can you use UAD plugins in your DAW?
UAD-2 Accelerators work with Mac or Windows systems and are available in Thunderbolt, USB, PCIe, or FireWire format. Plus, UAD plug-ins can be used in any VST, AU, or AAX-compatible DAW, including UA’s LUNA Recording System, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, and others.
Can you use UAD plugins in Pro Tools?
UAD Powered Plug-Ins can be used with Pro Tools RTAS and AAX 64 on both Mac and Windows up to UAD version 9.14. UAD version 9.15 and higher provide only AAX 64 plug-ins. For optimum results, the latest UAD software is recommended. 5.0 and higher (Mac OS X) and are supported up to Pro Tools 2021.
Why do some compressors release longer than the beat?
If the release was set to be only just longer than a beat, the compressor will still be in a state of compression when the next kick triggers the threshold. This takes away the awkwardness of the compressor jumping back and resting at no significant time, the result being smoother and more flattering to the music.
How do you make a sidechain compressor sound good?
To help a sidechained sound gel with the rest of your production, synchronize the compressor’s timing parameters to the track’s tempo. Syncing the compressor’s attack and release controls to the BPM tells it to pulse in time with the beat, making it sound much better, rhythmically speaking.
How to choose a compressor for mastering?
It’s important that you can as this will help you decide upon attack and release times. First choose a suitable ratio, no more than around 3:1. Relatively low ratios are best in mastering. Too much will result in a pumping effect of the compressor, unless that’s what you’re looking for.