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Here's a quick guide to how compressors work & what each parameter does!

Compression is a great tool, but there are a few things to consider or watch out for. Compression is one of the most applied music production techniques. Used correctly, it can greatly enhance your track. But used in the wrong way, compressors can cause a lot of damage to your mix. In this post, I will share 5 common compression mistakes.

Limiters are a form of compressors but with a threshold that does not have any give. Whereas a compressor's threshold will have some give. All limiters are compressors, but not all compressors are limiters.

If you want to take your mixes to the next level and are willing to put in a little time and effort, automation instead of compression is going to give you the edge you've been looking for.

Tutorial Video ─ Follow along as professional engineer Eric “Realistic” Michael (@Realistic_Pro) breaks down his top five plugin compressors ─ WATCH IT HERE!