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Although this is a very general question, I most ask it. i was wanting some advice on compression settings.

here is what i want to do. i have a dj mix that needs some compression, especially during the fade in and out of my tracks. i want put a compressor on my master channel to accomplish this. i just have a big problem, i am lost when it comes to the settings. what would be the best settings.

I know there are many ways to do this. I am willing to take any advice on this problem that i am having. everybody wants this but, i want the best sound compression for my mixes.

If there is a better way let me know. my mixing is great except for the levels.

Any help would be gladly appreciated.

PLUR,

Mj Timothy Scott

Post a sample of what you're working on. Without actually hearing what you're dealing with i'm kind of just shooting in the dark.
I can try and say a few things though. Keep in mind I primarily only know what I've taught myself over the last few years through trial and error and observation.
Why exactly do you want to put the compression on the master channel? A lot of mixing is levels so sometimes it's best to work with each channel individually to find a good overall balance. Instead of just compressing the hell out of everything, try experimenting with different compression settings on different tracks.
I guess it really depends on what you're going for when it comes down to it. There's a number of different sounds you can achieve with compression.

it sounds to me like you want to use a compressor but you have no real goal in mind.... at least you haven't told us WHAT you think a compressor will do for you.


Adding compressors to music that has already been mastered well is probably doing more harm.. especially when all you probably need is some good simple volume meter control.... that's my guess.

laird wrote:it sounds to me like you want to use a compressor but you have no real goal in mind.... at least you haven't told us WHAT you think a compressor will do for you.


Adding compressors to music that has already been mastered well is probably doing more harm.. especially when all you probably need is some good simple volume meter control.... that's my guess.

+1

use some volume automation.

i am hearing it on the ix-in and mix-out of songs. 41min, 46min, are good examples. maybe i am just hearing things, but i hear the over lap of both songs.

here is a link to my whole mix:
http://www.mjtimothyscott.com/MjTimothy ... sions.html

just watch your levels closer. understand the relationship between the volumes of all three bands (b, m, t).

no excuse for poor mixing! compression will only make it sound worse!