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Logic Pro Tutorial: Using Side Chain Compression - Tips & Tricks
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Uploaded on Oct 12, 2011
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In this tutorial, Dubspot Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Instructor Evan Sutton will demonstrate two techniques for sidechain compression in Logic Pro in the context of dance pop production. These techniques can be used in a number of different musical contexts, and can be even more handy when made part of a Logic template.
The first technique will involve simple ducking of a bass in order to make room for a kick drum. When mixing, subtractive equalization is very important to make sure that there is room for all of the sounds, and that they're not clashing. With this technique, we can have sounds share a particular frequency range, while also creating some interesting rhythmic effects.
The second technique uses an instance of Ultrabeat with the sequencer turned on, to create a ghost sidechain. In some cases, you may want to create a rhythmic ducking effect, even though there is no other instrument useful as a sidechain. That's where this trick comes in, and it's simple to build into templates. Ultrabeat's unique features make this one possible. Simple automation can create a transition between rhythmic ducking, and no ducking, so as to create a dynamic, evolving sound.
These two compression techniques are grounded in principles that are portable to all DAWs and compressors, but Logic's unique interface, and features like Ultrabeat's sequencer make it perfect for use with alternate and unique routings.
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rustofat3000 1 week ago
Thanks, well done! Very clear and easy to understand.
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DubSpot 4 days ago
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DubBlake 1 week ago
Perfect tutorial, thanks
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DubSpot 1 week ago
Thanks for watching!
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Amal Antony 2 weeks ago
Love this video.. It helped me a lot to create compression in my tracks..

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DubSpot 1 week ago
Glad this was helpful. Thanks for tuning in!
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mark89v 3 months ago
probably the best, easiest to understand explanation of how a compressor works., that i've come across on you tube. when it comes to tech, i always get lost in the jargon.
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Juanvizo 3 months ago
I appreciate this post . big time, Thanks!!
A talking compressor, I love it!
I always wanted a compressor that could talk back to me, and ask me the most pertaining Q, this is the closest thing, LOL...
This helps a lot
Thank you
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Junior iDjazz 20 hours ago
Helpfully .. best tutorial talking about the logic compressor, i was have an problem with clip on the bass line and kick .. then no more
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DubSpot 1 week ago
Thanks for watching!
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Victor Nares 1 week ago
Great Tutorial.
Whack that mole!!!
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Zachary Whitney 2 weeks ago
thanks a bunch, i have a friend who was telling me a key that he uses to mix in ableton live is sidechaining his vocals...could you make a tutorial on sidechain compression on vocals?
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