Compressor & Threshold

[Johnny Cadelco]

I'm having issues wit this. I know how much release i want and attack and all that.
But how much threshold and ratio do i put for a full mix and also for basic kicks and snares.
What are the basics here for that. I find that compressor always takes alot from my kick and snares on my main mix when i add. I usually have threshold around -31 to -35 with ratio of 3:1. On my kicks i have it -31 with 4:1 ratio. Can ya'll explain me the basic concept behind the ratio and threshold or compressor in general and give me some basics on it to like what do u usually put on a kick or on the master fader main mix.

[spkguitar]

Here's some Articles on compression for you to read.

[Johnny Cadelco]

Yeah i've read and understand what it does. But I just want a basic. They explain stuff as if you know what they're talking about already. How do i know how much threshold i need to put? How do I know where it's peaking?? Like i know when its clipping its peaking i know that.. But i mean it talks about the peaks and threshold

[Johnny Cadelco]

Yeah i've read and understand what it does. But I just want a basic. They explain stuff as if you know what they're talking about already. How do i know how much threshold i need to put? How do I know where it's peaking?? Like i know when its clipping its peaking i know that.. But i mean it talks about the peaks and threshold

[Johnny Cadelco]

Yeah i've read and understand what it does. But I just want a basic. They explain stuff as if you know what they're talking about already. How do i know how much threshold i need to put? How do I know where it's peaking?? Like i know when its clipping its peaking i know that.. But i mean it talks about the peaks and threshold.

I basically have a track with kick and snare that i want to thumb hard at same time u can listen to sample in background.

what are some basic threshold settings and ratio for this. along with attack and release

[filosofem]

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Well, if you want instant results, use the Presets.



Or ...this thread might be of use.

Or ...this book by Michael Stavrou, featuring a great chapter on "Cracking Compressors".







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