Should I compress my bass?
Compression will make the bass sound more even and consistent. By turning down louder notes in a performance, it will help each note play back at a more equal level. This will add solidity to the bass and help it sit better in the mix.
How do you compress a bass sound?
To start off, set your ratio between 3:1 – 4:1. Then, set your attack very slow (100ms) and your release very fast (25ms). Finally, decrease the threshold until you are getting 5-10dB’s of compression.
How do you compress in logic?
You can set Compressor to react to the dynamics in another track in the project. Choose the Logic Pro track that will trigger Compressor on the Side Chain menu at the top of the plug-in interface. Now Compressor will compress the audio only when the track chosen on the Side Chain menu reaches the threshold.
How much should you compress bass?
Most bass players use a 2:1 up to 5:1 compression ratio. You really have to listen closely to adjust it.
Which logic compressor is best for bass?
Studio FET Renowned for lending its character and punch to some of the greatest recordings in history, the 1176 is a favorite among producers and engineers. It’s lightning-fast attack and release times are ideal for taming drums, enhancing bass or guitars, and bringing vocals to the front of the mix.
How good is logic compressor?
Logic comes loaded with plugins and most are truly excellent (great compressor, channel EQ is great, linear phase EQ, leveling meters, tons of delay options, many reverbs, etc etc etc). Logic is probably the only place where Apple isn’t completely robbing you of money.
How do I compress logic?
What does too much compression sound like?
When you compress too hard with fast attack times, the dynamic range of your mix is squashed. You’ll end up with something that sounds like this: A song with no room to breathe; as flat as a pancake.