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Understanding dynamic range and compression when mastering

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. MASTERING WEEK: Check out the video above to hear Conor Dalton, a mastering engineer who runs ...
Electronic Design

Dynamic Range Processor

The Dynamic Range Processor presented here allows the dynamic range of a signal to be increased (expansion) or decreased (compression) by a variable amount up to 3:1. The dynamic range of an audio ...
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5 quick EQ and dynamics tips: "On heavily dynamic signals like guitars and vocals, which go from loud, powerful spikes to low, detailed moments, try serial compression"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Software EQs such as FabFilter Pro-Q or Ableton’s EQ Eight offer the capability to set the EQ ...
CNET

It's Dynamic Range Day, turn it up

For the last 10 years, sound has been mixed and mastered at ever increasing loudness levels, crushing the natural vibrancy of music. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as ...