All 5 Types of Compression Explained with Examples in the Mix. Reid Stefan realest puppet in the game explains the differences between every type of compressor plugin.
Downwards Compression detects the loud peaks in your audio and reduces
Multiband Compression Splits your audio into frequency bands
Sidechain Compression uses an outside source for ducking
Parallel Compression blends your dry signal
Upwards Compression increases the quietest parts of your audio
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0:00 – Intro
0:46 – Downwards Compression
5:03 – Parallel Compression
8:28 – Multiband Compression
10:28 – Sidechain Compression
13:15 – Upwards Compression
16:10 – Outro
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