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Parallel Compression on Drums

Nasty, aggressive compression is the secret weapon behind a lot of great drum sounds. There’s something about heavy gain reduction - and all the un-subtle coloration that comes with it - that can really bring a drum part to life. These tricks shine in parallel, allowing us to get the best of both ugly and clean drum sounds. Think of it as a sonic mullet: business in front, party in the back.
What is Modern Mastering?
Mastering is often regarded as something of a “dark art” in music production circles. You, reader, may feel that it’s confusing, opaque… something best left to “the pros.” A practice guided by a sixth sense that you don’t possess. Spoiler alert: we at Musik Hack don’t buy this. We happen to believe that now, more than ever, great sounding masters are very much within reach.
Null Tests: A Technical Deep-Dive
Null tests are an oft-misunderstood test people use in order to try to understand what a plugin or other piece of gear is doing.
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