Compression explained - using pillows and punchbags. Yes, you read that right ! And in this show we also talk about:

• Why mastering compression is all about loudness. Except it’s not.
• How compression in mastering is different than in mixing
• How to make mastering compression invisible
• Ian’s suggested starting-point settings for mastering compression
• Why you might want to use multi-band compression

Links

Using compression to add punch, warmth and power to your mix http://productionadvice.co.uk/using-compression/

What is compression ? Sponges hold the answer http://productionadvice.co.uk/what-is-compression/

Multiband compression – the mastering engineer’s secret weapon? http://productionadvice.co.uk/multiband-compression-for-mastering/

Gregory Scott - Demolishing Compression Myths https://www.attackmagazine.com/features/columns/gregory-scott-demolishing-the-myths-of-compression/

Cheers !