Compressing Snare for Physical Integrity


1) Use a Fast Compressor (e.g. 76) and Start with 4:1, Rather Slow Release and Medium Attack for Gorgeous Snare or Fast Release for Snappy Snare

2) Often for Snare and Bass a Bigger Ratio is Better, e.g. 12:1 on a 76

3) Follow Up with Rather Slower 2nd Compressor Such as LA-2A, Try One that also Adds High Frequencies

4) Add Saturation Tool Such as Decapitator

5) Compensate Lost High end Due to Compression with a 73 EQ by Increasing Mid and High Band a Bit

6) Same Process Counts for Kick


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