Dynamics processors a often overused and sometimes misunderstood a can make or break mixing and mastering projects. This book goes beyond explaining how dynamics processors work by giving essential tips on how their proper application can help make better music. Written in a clear practical non-intimidating style topics include how to apply limiters compressors noise gates expanders maximizers saturation and multiband dynamics whether in hardware or software form.THLoaded with examples of real-world dynamics processors to explain their similarities and differences EHow to Apply Dynamics ProcessingE ventures further than similar books by covering dynamics processing with MIDI data as well as manual dynamics processing done with recording software (phrase-by-phrase normalization for narration micro-mastering to allow greater apparent volume when mastering parallel dynamics and more). There's also valuable information on how to achieve the most transparent effects possible creative uses of sidechaining and how to use creative squashing as an effect to obtain vintage compression sounds.THChock full of illustrations and featuring selected tech talk sidebars to give details on specific topics for those who want to know why as well as how EHow to Apply Dynamics ProcessingE tells everything today's musicians need to get the most out of these versatile processors.
Acknowledgments Introduction. About This Book Chapter 1. Dynamics Basics The Beginning of Dynamics Control The Decibel Manual Gain-Riding Level-Riding Plug-Ins Common Dynamics Processor Parameters Key Takeaways Chapter 2. Dynamics Processing Devices Limiter Compressor Multiband Compressor Loudness Maximizer Expander Transient Shaper Noise Gate Dynamic Equalization Key Takeaways Chapter 3. Sidechaining and De-Essing How to Access the Sidechain Input Ways to Sidechain Internal vs. External Sidechaining De-Essing Key Takeaways Chapter 4. Dynamics Control with DSP Normalization Dynamics via Automation Key Takeaways Chapter 5. Dynamics Processor Applications Processing on the Master Bus Why You May Not Want to Compress the Master Bus When Mixing Multiband Dynamics for Bass Reduce Amp Sim Harshness with De-Essing Dynamics Processing and Signal Chain Position A Better Guitar Sustainer Interfacing Electric Instruments with Studio Dynamics Processors Transparent Compression A One-Knob Compressor Sidechain Applications Key Takeaways Appendix. The "Loudness Wars" and Measuring Dynamics Measuring Dynamics More Metering Yes, Dynamics are Back
