Did I compress this right???

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  1. tek909

    tek909 Member

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    I still have 6db of headroom left after only compressing 1x on my master fader channel... But, did I compress it too much or too little?
    It's also a techno tune for anyone in question of what type/style of music it is.

    http://soundcloud.com/brian-dunn/maxclone_v1
     
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    it's ok, just bring it up a little until you only have -3dbfs headroom left. If you want you can even go till you have around -1db headroom and then just place a limiter on it so it doesn't peak in the red.

    If the track is distorting when you leave -3dbfs or -1dbfs headroom, you're prolly doing something wrong, otherwise you should be fine :wink:

    Pretty good kick though *yes*
     
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    SillySausage Producer

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    definitely lacking bass, its there but needs bringing out more.
     
  4. tek909

    tek909 Member

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    Thanks for the input Guys..
    I think I can fix the bass problem. I am pretty sure, I just removed too much of the "feeling part" of my low end stuff. And as for my tune's peak level increasing my volume another 2-4 db should be no problem either.
    No, I didn't use any Limiters on it. *no*

    :wink:
     
  5. manducator

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    It doesn't sound overcompressed to me, but it lacks bass indeed.
     
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    Agree with SirSillySausage. Yeah, more bass :break:
     
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