which elements of the mix need/should be sidechained

[lukasi]

hi guys!
i would be greatful for a tip.i was wondering which elements of the track should be sidechained to kick?
bass,synths?all of them?
also,as i am working with virus TI,should i record the audio in ableton and than sidechain it to the kick?
many thanx
Luka

[Vicious_Angel]

Usually its bass, pads and synth lead-plucls for me.
Assuming that we speak for 4/4 music.

[0fps]

Best mixes and productions occure when there are no rules.

[macmurphy]

none if you can help it. use eq to avoid masking.
unless you're going for that dreaded pumping sound... but then each to his own

[mihai]

sidechain everything including the kick! and then sidechain the master as well!

but.

sidechain anything you feel should be sidechained. if you're not sure then try it out and see.

[nopattern]

sometimes on the whole mix or a few busses with different settings but always very subtle just to add natural sounding punch and groove without audible pumping... think about it, -6db is already half perceived loudness. sometimes the meters wont show any gain reduction

with that said i prefer to sidechain outside of the computer for the tightest sound, the FMR RNC compressor is great for that

[Tone Deft]

nothing ever has to be sidechained. try it and use those things on the side of your head.

[lukasi]

cheers everyone