However, it’s never enough to just “sit” on the dynamics of an instrument. It becomes necessary to employ electronic hands to exert that control.īy definition, correct application of compression makes softer parts louder and louder parts softer, with the goal of making it easier to hear and appreciate the characteristics of that particular instrument or vocal in the mix. An engineer simply doesn’t have enough hands, fingers or the multitasking mentality to exercise constant vigilance over the all the instruments in a 60-plus input show. The task of live mixing has many recurring challenges, and one of the most difficult to accomplish successfully is maintaining control over the dynamics of each instrument without sacrificing the natural energy and expression of the musicians. This current entry will focus on my compressor of choice for the acoustic grand piano: the Waves CLA-2A Classic Compressor. By now it should be apparent that I like to use a lot of compressors. ![]() In previous columns, various Waves plugins that I use on vocals, horns, violins, electric guitars, bass guitars and drums have been discussed.
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