Master Bus Compressor Shootout: SSL 4000 G vs. Shadow Hills vs. Manley Variable Mu

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Can you hear the difference between these master bus compressors? Here are some tips on what to pay attention to:

Mix cohesiveness.
The punchiness of drums.
A change in bass response.
The clarity of vocals.
Additional harmonic content.
Potential pumping effects.

You'll want to make sure that you listen to these audio examples through a calibrated sound system in an acoustically treated space. Also, make sure you're listening to these examples with rested ears. Even then, the differences between these compressors are quite subtle, especially when applied in moderation at a mastering level.

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SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor: https://bit.ly/39fVz1I
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor: https://bit.ly/3aQqDW9
Manley Variable Mu Compressor: https://bit.ly/3zxk3OI

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0:00 - Intro
0:45 - SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor
1:26 - Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
2:54 - Manley Variable Mu Compressor Limiter
3:20 - Shootout Explanation
4:19 - 1 - No Compression
4:31 - 1 - Compressor A
5:04 - 1 - Compressor B
5:26 - 1 - Compressor C
5:50 - 1 - Settings
6:03 - 2 - No Compression
6:15 - 2 - Compressor A
6:28 - 2 - Compressor B
6:41 - 2 - Compressor C
6:55 - 2 - Settings
7:07 - 3 - No Compression
7:19 - 3 - Compressor A
7:31 - 3 - Compressor B
7:44 - 3 - Compressor C
7:57 - 3 - Settings
8:14 - 4 - No Compression
8:33 - 4 - Compressor A
8:52 - 4 - Compressor B
9:12 - 4 - Compressor C
9:32 - 4 - Settings
9:52 - Outro

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