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This quick tutorial shares some tips on how to set up and use parallel compression for drums, also commonly known as New York style compression.


The idea of parallel compression is simple, allow the dynamic range and overall delivery of the original audio to be preserved, while the same audio is processed heavily through compression on a parallel track in the mix. Although the results can be very powerful, it takes a subtle approach and decent understanding of the tools involved to achieve the sound you're after. A common mistake is using setting the attack parameter to be too short, which does not allow all of the transients through. And if you've been making modern music for any length of time, you're probably aware that transient are essential for drums and their ability to cut through the mix properly.

The type of compressor, and the circuitry used, are also pretty important to your overall outcome. In this video, we used an optical circuit type to better fit the drums being processed. Obviously. we would have chosen something entirely different for other sounds. This is especially important when applying parallel compression on an element like drums, which tend to get a lot of attention from the producer and audience alike. And make sure that your release parameter settings are not too low, or you may risk audible compression changes in your mix and that's not usually a good thing!

The last big point of interest in this lesson on parallel compression is mixing the original audio and the processed audio together. Since the processed audio is highly compressed, the subtle elements in the drum beat have been brought to the surface and much more present than before. As you bring in the treated audio, you will notice a drastic increase in perceived loudness and many more details. Do not add back too much of this compressed audio. You still want your original audio to be the dominant presence. But it should be fuller, have more impact and and demand a bit more attention from the listener than it did prior to the parallel compression being applied.

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