UAD Spotlight: The Headroom Screw

In this video Drew shines a spotlight on an often overlooked but incredibly useful feature found in most standalone UAD compressors—the headroom (HR) screw.

This simple yet powerful control helps you fine-tune the amount of compression, saturation, and coloration without needing to readjust other settings. I’ll break down exactly how it works, why it’s such a time saver, and show you real-world examples of how to use it effectively in your mixes.

00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Where to find the HR screw
01:00 – What is the HR screw?
02:00 – Dialing in the HR screw
03:11 – The HR Screw with the API 2500 Bus Compressor
04:01 – The HR Screw with the Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter
05:03 – Outro

Learn more about the API 2500 Bus Compressor: https://u.audio/4kJ6bWY
Learn more about the Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter: https://u.audio/4kJ7kOg

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