The multiband compressor I use has something called "edit all relative". I believe when you adjust one frequency range it balances the other ranges in context. Are you familiar with "edit all relative" ? Is this basically the same thing you were doing manually ?

@@homecookinmusicAZ I haven't noticed that before. What compressor are you using that has this feature? Would love to check it out

@@5piece Its the stock multiband plugin for Studio One

Thank you Dave! That was definitely the goal 🙏🏼

Clearly the best!!! I understood everything he said perfectly, opened up my neural pathways to the different capabilities of a multi band compressor, just yesterday I didn't even know a thing about multiband compression, now I know almost everything there is know about it, new subscriber here 👍

So happy this helps Roman ! All the best 🙏🏼

@@5piece Me too, I absolutely love your work man, thanks so much for this video...new subscriber here 👍

Any time!

Anytime Dycay!

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Good question! Both options for sure. Sometimes just the MB, sometimes the analog (character) comp and an MB. Even sometimes just the analog comp. depends on the track of course. Sometimes you want that character only an analog style comp can provide, and other times you want a more transparent approach which is where the MB works better IMHO. And then sometimes you do both - use the analog comp for character and leveling, (usually first for me) then the MB after for further control on a more frequency - specific level. Hope this helps 🙏🏼

@@5piece Such a great reply! I love your insight. Really appreciate the detailed, and down to earth response!

@@5piece you are the best audio engineer I've seen so far on KZfaq that explains things well at no cost, you are amazing! 🙌

I'm using a monitor control station, which allows me to switch between each set of monitors and a sub. I am not using all 5 at once - instead I'm using one pair (ie my Yamahas OR my Adams, not both) with and without my Yamaha sub. The monitor station is the Presonus Monitor Station V2. Keep in mind you'll need a lot more cables than usual. I'll take a look at doing a video on this in the future but hope this helps in the short term!

Yeah I agree here - it’s really whatever works for the track and your tastes. I’m giving general outlines here but they aren’t necessarily laws that you must blindly follow. More like breadcrumbs for newer folks to explore before getting more intricate with it 👀 thanks for the insight into your process and preferred tools none the less 🙏🏼

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Thank you brother!! 👊🏼

Phase. Separating bands with low- and hi-cuts creates phase-issues which can result in higher peaks.

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not really - you totally can adjust those and I do recommend you do if it helps each frequency band you're adjusting become more focused. I just omitted discussing crossovers from this video for length purposes (the video already is longer than I'd prefer) but that doesn't mean you should blindly follow the exact frequency bands I mentioned or not take the time to adjust them if it fits the song better. For example, if I find that lower 30-200hz pocket is too broad and starting to bring in not only the kick and bass but also the snare, I may consider lowering the crossover so it isn't at 200 but rather closer to 160hz to better isolate the kick/bass and omit the snare. It won't be exactly fool-proof because there's always overlap but if I'm aiming for better isolation, I may attempt something like that. Hopefully this helps!

@@5piece yeah definitely. I was mostly just curious cause it's fairly important but I totally get wanting to not make your video too long. thanks for the reply

Interesting. I’ve definitely had compression alter frequency relationships - sometimes that can create a “smeary” type of sound but it doesn’t happen (to me) often enough. May I suggest trying different compressors just to see if the same thing happens? Trying to rule out if it’s a specific tool vs. Something that’s happening no matter what. Also worth mentioning to ensure you’re applying stereo plugins to stereo channels. I know in Pro Tools, you can apply mono plugins to stereo channels which can potentially create problems like that.

⁠@@5piecei will look into those when i’m back at the work station! Thank you man! Love the content and engagement with audience

Good wow, bad wow, J wow? 😅😂

@@5piece j wow lmao and nah it’s a good wow, I never thought of the multi band compression rules as regular compression rules - not letting the audio go over 3 db

@@5piece we’ll gain reduction 3 db before someone corrects me

@@1BRIANSAVAGE I hear you! Glad i could help point you in the right direction with this 🤘🏻 we could always go more extreme with our GR if needed but I like my mastering compression subtle and gluey

Why do you say that about multiband compression, and not say regular compression, EQ or any other process? What’s the beef with the MB specifically? You could make that same argument for any mastering process really. I think I understand your sentiment here but I’m struggling to understand why MB is bad to you, yet is a common part of many engineers’ processes? (Mine included) Perhaps I’m being misunderstood in the video. Am I saying you should use it every time no matter what? No, although I could understand how that may be implied. But it is useful and valuable, and can be something to tap into to replace regular downward compression while achieving a more balanced mix. Especially as you add things like limiters which can really alter frequency relationships depending on how it’s set. Food for thought?

@@5piece Your last paragraph spells it out nicely. You are trying to achieve something in mastering that belongs to the mixing domain. As for your comment about "why use normal compression or eq" I find it quite concerning. What are you doing making these videos when you don´t understand the basics of what mastering is? Mastering is about getting the volume, dynamic range, etc ready for the medium in which the song is to be released. Its not about fixing someones poor mix.