This video doesn't tell the whole story. There is no "pre/post rule". It completely depends on content. Low end energy will really push a compressor around, so you may want to pull that down 1st. On the other hand, compression can rob the highs + lows, so post-eq may be better. Sometimes both is necessary because of these reasons. You have to decide on a per-track basis. Also, we see here the plugin being moved from pre to post, without addressing threshold adjustment.
Excellent points! You're right, this isn't the whole story. When you're mixing you do need to decide on a track by track basis, adjust the Threshold parameter, and sometimes you need compression (or EQ) pre and post. Thanks for the very intelligent comment.
I think maybe it is normal to hear different effects when you change the EQ from Pre to post., when you use the same parameters. I think you have to edit the compressor and EQ if you change the chain. So, this video-example can be in-correct.
just volume turnt up and some harmonics where fade sometimes in pre and post.
I would recommend everyone to put a post compression, unless what they want is to flatten the sound; It makes much more sense, since you know what's going inside the compressor.
Pre sounded thin compared to post
SourRevenge 1 week ago
It depends on what you want to achieve but I prefer post compression all the way
blodstainedritual6 9 months ago
Wow that was day and night... I always heard of this debate but never took the time to ab the results. So helpful!
jonesboy35757 9 months ago
This video doesn't tell the whole story. There is no "pre/post rule". It completely depends on content. Low end energy will really push a compressor around, so you may want to pull that down 1st. On the other hand, compression can rob the highs + lows, so post-eq may be better. Sometimes both is necessary because of these reasons. You have to decide on a per-track basis. Also, we see here the plugin being moved from pre to post, without addressing threshold adjustment.
princeperry65 10 months ago
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Excellent points! You're right, this isn't the whole story. When you're mixing you do need to decide on a track by track basis, adjust the Threshold parameter, and sometimes you need compression (or EQ) pre and post. Thanks for the very intelligent comment.
erikhawkmusic 10 months ago
eq is to be done before compression....so i've heard anyway.
every1getready 11 months ago
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It's all about finding the right balance between dynamics and how it sounds. EQ before compression in this case seems more logical to me.
Sweetassour 1 year ago
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Sweetassour 1 year ago
I think maybe it is normal to hear different effects when you change the EQ from Pre to post., when you use the same parameters. I think you have to edit the compressor and EQ if you change the chain. So, this video-example can be in-correct.
torosuave 1 year ago
Generally: Pre: rubbery and muddy. Post: crisp and clear.
YofterMofter 1 year ago
just volume turnt up and some harmonics where fade sometimes in pre and post.
I would recommend everyone to put a post compression, unless what they want is to flatten the sound; It makes much more sense, since you know what's going inside the compressor.
SpectraDnb 2 years ago
this is why you always want to check your signal flow, gain staging, and phase! things can always be moved around
JumpStop1 3 years ago
wow i hear it
LexxKelsey 3 years ago