This second, side chained one would only be used for ducking the guitar out of the way. Sidechain compression is still used for the very same thing, but can also be used very creatively, especially in a mix. The basic idea is when one track gets louder, another track is turned down. Some compressors use an alternative to sidechain compression to lift the bottom end out of the detection circuit.
Not getting the right sidechain compression effect logic. I use sidechain compression all the time, particularly on the bass so that the kick can punch through. Six sidechain compression alternative plugins dubspot. And while most compressors work independentlyfocused on a single audio signal with no outside influencea sidechain compressor makes sure that a particular instrument is compressed relative to other instruments in a mix.
Your first stop should be your daws stock compressors, as theyre easy to route due to tight integration, and usually cpulight, so things run. We want a fairly heavy pumping sound from the sidechain compression so were going to use a heavy ratio of 8. May 14, 2016 sidechain compression is a production technique which is probably most commonly associated with dance music, although it is also used more discretely in other genres, either way this process is a very useful technique to make specific instruments more definitive within a mix. Universal sidechains let you side chain in most multi track hosts, even if the host software itself does not have that native capability. How to use side chain compression in logic side chained compression can help your mix, make certain things more present without more gain, and lots of other nice stuff. Pro tools and logic seem to have pretty flexible and intuitive routing systems. This is not really gating in the traditional sense but actually side chain activated gating. The sidechaining process has become a popular and essential tool for many professional mix engineers, but how can we apply the technique in logic pro x. Compression is an extremely popular effect in both studio recordings and live musical performances.
I know in daws, midi ghost notes can be used to trigger the side chain compression. Jul 20, 20 8bitjay continues his home studio series, and this week he explains sidechain compression. Having access to a compressors side chain allows more precise control over how the compressor behaves and when it operates. This article will explain how to create such an effect in logic pro using the native instruments vari comp compressor on a bass.
Jan 03, 2018 other reasons to sidechain in logic pro x. How to do it with the compressor in logic you can work out the best way to use this in your own mixes, so i shall only demonstrate a very basic way to make it work using the standard logic 7 instruments. Jun 30, 2015 so youve developed a thirst for sidechain compression, but which plugin should you use to create the perfect pump. So youve developed a thirst for sidechain compression, but which plugin should you use to create the perfect pump. While software plugin emulations of compressors and gates may include options for external side chain access, or for. A compressor is in essence self automated by definition. Become a side chain scientist in logic pro x, with this compact yet informative mixing technique on how to side chain bass in logic pro x. So, when you have loud levels on the input, the compressor works with the input signal and knocks them down, sending them to the output. Sidechain functionality with 3rd party plugins in ableton live. Heres a sideways look from frenchstyle edm compression, through to deessing and choppedup synth pads, theres a range of creative signal. Cubase 9 is here, and the developers at steinberg have filled it with all kinds of new features. The first one would be the normal compressor you would use on the guitar, to even the levels and make it punchy. We will also cover some more advanced techniques such as creating width in our mix, using curved automation and using compressors to do side chain compression and.
In this video tutorial, eli krantzberg shows you one of the creative ways he likes to use sidechain compression. Side chain compression tips in logic pro 9 sound engineering courses duration. The side chain section is sometimes referred to as the key input, and is the signal that feeds the detection circuit of the compressor. This video will show you how to do side chain compression in logic pro x. In todays video, i show you how to do sidechain compression in. Logic studio a subreddit for tutorials, discussions and links about apples logic pro x and its related software. Learn how to use the popular sidechain compression effect and dive deeper into tweaking advanced settings to dial in the perfect groove. Volumeshaper is an extremely flexible tool that lets you shape the levels of any audio signal in pinpoint detail. During a few sections of my track, i cut the kick, but the bass is still playing. Choose the logic pro track that will trigger compressor on the side chain menu at the top of the plugin interface.
How can i create a sidechain compression effect in logic pro. Aug 31, 2016 im not exactly sure what you mean by automating sidechain compression. Sidechain filtering is an almost essential component of mixbus compression. Logic and mixbus, these days but imagine sidechaining is similar in the set up. A common example would be making the compression level on a bass controlled by the output volume of the kick drum. Nov 23, 2010 how to use sidechain compression within logic 9. If you read sonicscoop, chances are you already know a thing or two about compressors. Sidechaining logics gate and test oscillator on snare hits. With the powerful automation available in modern daws, it is easy to overlook their side chaining features. The effect is usually triggered by a transientheavy track eg. Become a side chain scientist in logic pro x, with this compact yet.
Side chain audio is often used for some control purpose. Nicky romero kickstart works on microsoft windows 7 7, 8, 7, and windows10. What is the sidechain and what would you use these inserts for. To demonstrate this, ive created a new live set with a kick track. In this example, the sidechain signal and the audio signal begin the same but a highpass filter is applied to the sidechain signal. Ive had better success with parametrics for this, rather than graphica. I use logic pro x and if i want to use a kick to trigger a side chain but dont want to actually hear the kick playing i do this. Parallel compression in logic 9 compressors can be a great way to even out the dynamics of a drum mix, vocal performance or any audio signal. In these tutorials i use a kick drum to trigger the sidechain and use a piano loop for the processed sound but obviously you can apply this technique to. We go over how to create a side chain compression to add a pumping sound to your mix in logic pro x.
You can set compressor to react to the dynamics in another track in the project. Side chain compressor behaving strangely i have a kick routed into the side chain several other tracks compressors, and it seems like it is malfunctioning. Side chaining is an effective way to get more control out of a specific sonic aspect of your mix. If done right, sidechain compression can make the difference between a decent mix and a great mix. Sidechain functionality with 3rd party plugins in ableton live by george mitropapas 3 may. In our indepth tutorial, youll learn how to sidechain in logic pro x. Im not exactly sure what you mean by automating sidechain compression. Use the sidechain feature in logics built in compressors to create a pulsating dance synth. Sidechaining in your software studio sound on sound. There are many types of dynamic control, include limiting, multiband compression, deessing, gating, envelope shaping, side chaining, and parallel. In this course we will be covering some of ableton live 9s audio fx tools such as the auto filter, reverb. You set the attack, ratio, release, sidechain input and then the threshold, which tells the compressor when to start. Volumeshaper provides a visual approach to volume shaping to create musical effects such as multiband sidechain compression simulation, creative gating, temposynced stutters and tremolo, precise samplesculpting, and bitcrushing effects. For example, feeding a separate audio track to a compressor side chain allows you to create ducking effects.
Side chain compression enables you to have the compressor react from a separate signal then the one that is being compressed. I program the 44 kick pattern and then on the mixing console i change the output from stereo output to bus 1 2,3,4,5,6 doesnt matter. The plugin includes several filters to control the frequencies affected by the compression. Fl studio 12 beginner level 2 tutorial 10 logic pro. It is a type of compression where the effect level on one instrument is controlled by the volume level of another instrument. So theres a basic example of how sidechain compression can be used in logic pro x. How to automate sidechain compression in logic pro x quora. As you can see sidechain functionality can easily be achieved with third party software in ableton live. How to sidechain in logic pro x for maximum production.
The needle on the compressor kicks in time a few beats, and then just starts bouncing in roughly double time. The sidechaining process has become a popular and essential tool for. The autofilter plugin in logic also has a sidechain input, but acts a little differently. As with the side chain compression, the gate can be fed with literally any element in your mix. Ozone 9 rx 7 vinyl neutron 3 music production suite 3 activate my software. Use sidechain compression to separate guitar and vocals. Logic pro x aggregate device mics side chain compression hey everyone, i tried searching this sub as well as youtube for a possible answer to this so im hoping to get some insight. Logic pro x for beginners tutorial 8 sidechain compression.
Hi ivo, glad to hear your new compressor is in, that will be exciting for you i bet. This tutorial will show you how to sidechain compress turn down a bass track to a bass drum track. One is the signal to be processed, and the other to control the compression. For a video version of this story on sidechain compression, click here.
When i cut the kick, i lose the pumping the side chain creates. Should you know of anything that we have not listed here let us know. How to timestretchcompress in logic quickstart guide how to use logic as smpte master. A very common snare trick is to have a blast of white noise under snare hits. Since you can conduct it enjoy the ableton live, logic, cubase along with flstudio, etc.
Now compressor will compress the audio only when the track chosen on the side chain menu reaches the threshold. Another technique to use with compressors is called sidechain compression. Oct 27, 20 the recording connection head start lab series. The dynamics response of the plugin can be tweaked with a unique twothresholds system, and provides detailed visual feedback about its behavior. So when you want to do multi track side chaining, simply open two copies of sidechain compressor, one in your send track and one in your receive track. Virtual riot sidechain compression technique with logic pro x. Blue cats dynamics compressor, gate, limiter, expander. Logic pro x how to do sidechain compression youtube. Logic pros compressor is your main tool for controlling dynamics as well as for effect. Matt vanacoro makes side chaining accessible for all. These are the top 3 methods of doing the sidechain compression for me in fl studio. I tend to use this method when i am not doing the four on the floor sidechain compression. Tutorial logic pro creating dynamic effects busses.
Dynamic range compression drc or simply compression is an audio signal processing operation that reduces the volume of loud sounds or amplifies quiet sounds thus reducing or compressing an audio signals dynamic range. In essence one signal will be ducking under the other. Learn sidechain skills by watching tutorial videos about pigments the. Feeding a signal to a plugins side chain inputs works slightly different in various hosts. Waves c1 sidechain compressor how to use that in logic 6. Sidechain compression in logic pro x school of electronic music. This tutorial contains three screencasts showing you how to set up sidechain routing in logic 9, cubase 5 and reason 4. Any frequencies that are emphasized will trigger the compression element, and it will attenuate the levels of those frequencies. Remember to rate, comment and subscribe intro music by ben le grice urban fact and is ed under both of these names. Selecting bus 2 as the sidechain input signal in digital performer. Logic pro x aggregate device mics sidechain compression. We have covered a fair bit, but that really only just scratches the surface.
While you may easily produce side chain compression plugins. Sidechain to a fill, sidechain to a ghost, sidechain everything. Im going to show you how to apply it to your tracks,to use as a mixing,as well as creative sound design tool. You will need to use slow release times to ensure the pumping kicks along with the rhythm, and a fairly slow attack to prevent clicking. Fabfilter proc 2 offers the possibility of feeding an external signal to its side chain, so that you can make it trigger on a different signal than the audio it is actually processing. Waves c1 sidechain compressor how to use that in logic. Hell use logic pro xs compressor on both a guitar and a bass track, to create a subtle interplay of accents that blend with a drum groove. For the sidechain eq, no it does not have to be highest quality, no audio goes through it. Blue cats dynamics is a full featured dynamics processor. Compression is commonly used in sound recording and reproduction, broadcasting, live sound reinforcement and in some instrument amplifiers. Your first stop should be your daws stock compressors, as theyre easy to route due to tight integration, and usually cpulight, so things run smoother when sidechaining multiple tracks. We explore some underused sidechain compression techniques in music production.
Hitting record, put my plug ins on the track i want. With standard compression, the level of the input is used to control the compression. For example, feeding a separate audio track to a compressor sidechain allows you to create ducking effects. I use pro tools and logic pro x mostly, and they both have a stock. In this tutorial well explore how to apply parallel compression using the bus send technique in logic pro, but y. The great thing about using these kind of techniques is you can always have a good play around with different settings and listen to the results. Sidechain compression is when we take an audio signal from a different sourceto activate the compressor every time the signal passes the threshold. Learn the history and uses of sidechain compression in part 1 of. Voiceover now, were gonna take a look atsome advanced techniquesworking with sidechain compression. With a synthesizer, on the other hand, logic s side chain inputs are often used to process audio using the synths filters and effects. A technique similar to using side chain compression on your effects returns is using dynamic gating. Sidechain compression in logic pro x recording connection. I have a compressor with inserts to access the sidechain. Sidechain compression is an extremely confusing but powerful tool that every producer has.
Compression is commonly used in sound recording and reproduction, broadcasting, live sound reinforcement and in some. Its one of the most innovative and powerful software instrument available. Join nate mars for an indepth discussion in this video using sidechain compression, part of producing electronic music in logic pro. Automating every single second of a delay send is tedious and unnecessary work, thats why the recording gods gave us tools like compressors and expanders with sidechain inputs to do our work for us. In todays video, i show you how to do sidechain compression in logic pro x to get the classic edm pumping sound you hear on tracks. Compressors work well on individual sounds, groups of instruments or sounds, and even the entire mix. Ableton live 9 beginner level 2 tutorial 9 compression. In these tutorials i use a kick drum to trigger the sidechain and use a piano loop for the processed sound but obviously you can apply this technique to any two sounds you wish. Over the next 18 videos we will taking you through the key areas of ableton lives latest release live 9. A lot of people have heard of sidechain compression,but arent sure how to apply it. How to side chain duck trap 808s and kicks in logic pro x using the lfo tool duration.
This is the beginner level 2 course where we continue on from where level 1 finished off. Sidechain compression in logic pro x the recording connection head start lab series. Lets look at how we can use the side chain section to ease off the amount of compression on the kick drum. Side chain compression in ableton live 8 part 1 side chain compression in ableton live 8 part 2. Simple kick drum side chain setup in logic studio 9 youtube. We go over how to create a side chain compression to add a pumping sound to your mix in.
Edm compression, where a kick drum is fed to the sidechain input of a. In logic you can select any audio track in the side chain box on your compressor. Ableton live 9 beginner level 2 tutorial 8 using filters. But what value does this technique have in the modern project studio. The key to making the pumping sound great is to time the attack and release to the track. Sidechain compression can be useful to create a ducking or pumping effect on a particular audio source. Not all sequencers approach sidechaining in the same way. Then ben shows you how to use sidechain compression more subtly to help your kick and bass blend together in the mix.
There are a few different uses of side chain compression. How to use side chain compression in logic mfa lab. May 05, 2016 volumeshaper is an extremely flexible tool that lets you shape the levels of any audio signal in pinpoint detail. Im working on a track where i have my bassline side chained to my kick with the builtin compressor. Logic pro x has a bunch of distortion plugins and its hard to know, at first. Its easy to have too much of a good thing, especially when that good thing is delay.