Compressors Archives
Should I Use A Compressor with My Bass?
Q: I wanted to ask about running a compressor, as everyone seems to suggest how beneficial it is for the instrument. I like how it tightens up the low end and brings up latent harmonic content in my otherwise quite dull sounding bass. However, I mainly play jazz and I realize that I might be missing out on the subtler...
Lesson on Classic Compressors Available Online
Want to know more about classic compressors and need to learn with a quick course? AudioSchoolOnline is offering an 82-minute course covering 11 classic compressors and five compression types, with examples given on bass, drums and vocals. The course was created by Audio School Online’s Ken Lewis, a producer/songwriter/engineer/musician who owns his own analog SSL Mix Studio and regularly works...