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Sidechain Compression Masterclass – Advanced Mixing Tutorial

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In this video, I show some advanced sidechain compression techniques to create space, clarity and separation in the mix. These can automatically fix frequency masking and give tracks more focus. It takes a few moments to set up these mixing techniques but having them react automatically will save you time and allow you to stay flexible when mixing instead of getting too caught up in all the little details.

0:00 – Overview
0:35 – Example 1 – Vocal and Instrument
3:43 – Example 2 – Free Plugins
4:24 – Example 3 – Kick and Bass Filter
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