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Video: An Introduction To The Proper Use Of Side-Chain Compression
Are you confident in your side-chain abilities? Brush up your skills with out latest video!
Nov. 22, 2010, by Joe Gilder
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This article is provided by Home Studio Corner.

 
Side-Chain is a term often used while mixing but do you really understand its function?

One of the most common uses of side-chain compression is while mixing to get the kick drum and bass to play nicely.

Are you a side-chain novice? Ready for a refresher course? Lets jump in!

As always, the video is embedded below, which I hope you find helpful. Don’t forget to leave your thoughts and comments below!

 
Joe Gilder is a Nashville based engineer, musician, and producer who also provides training and advice at the Home Studio Corner.


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Posted by DonB  on  12/02/10  at  12:37 AM
Good explanation. I've also used the technique for voice narration over music. I learned it as "ducking," but it's the same as sidechaining.

Essentially it's what you demonstrated, except the music would be the program material with the narration being the trigger, or key. This helps the narration be understood without the music getting in the way, without the need to turn the music down too much.

I sometimes wish TV programs would do this. Sometimes they do, but some times the music gets in the way of the dialog. They could use a good sidechain ducking.

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