How do you Compression a side chain?

How do you Compression a side chain?

Here’s how to set up sidechain compression.

1. Insert a compressor onto the bass track (select a compressor with a sidechain or key input).
2. Select the kick drum audio as the sidechain input.
3. Adjust the threshold and ratio controls so that the bass is compressed by the desired amount whenever the kick drum hits.

How do you use the side chain in logic?

On the Compressor’s sidechain input, select Kick (Audio 3) from the drop-down menu. This will now route the Kick Drum track through the Sidechain input of the compressor, letting the Kick dictate the compression.

What does Sidechaining mean in logic?

Sidechaining is a production technique used in a wide variety of music genres where an effect is activated by an audio track. In other words, it’s using an alternative audio source to trigger a processor.

When should you use sidechain compression?

Sidechain compression is particularly popular in dance pop because it allows instruments to cut through a mix at all times. When other instruments in a mix get louder, the sidechain effect increases so that the track it’s on will never be drowned out.

What is side chain logic?

First let’s talk about what Side Chaining actually is and how it works. It’s simply a way to receive a chosen stream of audio directly into a plugin, and use that audio to trigger different events like filter cutoff and amplitude/volume changes.

What is sidechain compression and how do you use it?

Sidechain compression is an extremely confusing but powerful tool that every producer has at their fingertips. It’s an incredible tool for creativity (I’m looking at you, EDM) AND a secret trick for creating space in your mixes. Today, we’re going to learn how to create sidechain compression and my

Which DAWs have a sidechain compressor?

I use Pro Tools and Logic Pro X mostly, and they both have a stock compressors that have a sidechain. Of course, you can apply this technique in most DAWs, including Ableton, Cubase, Reason and FL Studio 12. Just check if your stock compressor can do it, and look for a new sidechain compressor if it can’t.

How does the sidechain work with the plugin?

With regular compression, the plugin will monitor the level of the channel and control the volume of the same channel. However, when you engage the sidechain, you can tell the compressor to monitor something else. A different channel or instrument, for example.