What is Side-Chaining and How to Use It | Music Production For Beginners

Sidechain compression is commonly used in music production and is a familiar effect to fans of artists like Daft Punk, but it can be a bit of a mystery to Cubase beginners. So what is sidechaining (or as it’s sometimes called, ducking music)? It’s all about compression. This video explains how to sidechain and use a sound source to trigger a sound compressor, as well as how to use a compressor for basic compression techniques which will have a very musical impact on your production.

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