Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

Ah, that's great. Thanks so much Paul - glad it was helpful.

Thanks so much.

Hi Andrew. Thanks so much, as ever. Yes, in a sense, the way you've answered your own question is correct! Multiband Compressors become useful in a mastering context because the individual needs of, for example, a Kick Drum and a Bassline - from an individual track Compression perspective - might differ in the context of 'Bass' (as a broad term) at the mastering/output stage. In other words, all kinds of instruments might contribute to a frequency area (in fact, they almost always do) and what might be needed at the mastering stage is some gentle band-specific dynamics control to bring problem frequency areas into line. That said, you're also right that Multiband Compresion isn't always needed - frequently, a Stereo Compressor at the output stage will more than suffice, without the need to split a signal into bands. The SSL G Buss is a famous example of a stereo compressor which is widely trusted 'across' the output channel, for instance. Whilst this would certainly mean that dynamics have been adequately handled on a per-instrument basis at the mix stage, it's definitely not a failing of a mix if Multiband Compression presents the best option to your ears when mastering. Another way of thinking about this is that what you might use a MB Compressor for is to tame dynamic range but then subtly raise the volume of a particular frequency area to give that band a little more presence. I hope that answers your question.

Thanks Donnie. Glad to hear it was of value, even to a man of your experience. Much appreciated.

Thank you so much!

Huge thanks, Jennifer! Glad I sent you to sleep too... ; )

You're very welcome.

Or indeed since 1685... ; ) It does sound good, though. And when Apple do update it... we might even miss its old-school charm!

Understandable. But it's definitely got some great stuff going on underneath the dated graphics!

You're welcome, Peter.

Great, so glad it was helpful.

Absolutely - you know your music better than any preset ever could! ; )

Thanks so much Christopher and welcome! There’s a new episode on this channel each Wednesday and a new Short every Saturday.

Hi Didier. Thanks so much - I'm glad it was helpful. Any time you want to make frequency-specific compression choices, multiband compression is worth considering. So, you're right, it tends to be used on groups of sounds or across the output channel most regularly, as frequency content tends to build up most quickly when several sounds play together. But it could be just as effective on a single track playing back an entire drum kit, for example. Whenever you want to apply different compression choices to bass, mid-range and treble, the Multipressor is a good option.

Great, yes that makes sense, I like to layer synths tracks, blending various types of timbres and this quickly can add lots of ‘muddy’ areas. I’ll try your method. Thank you, carry on the fab work you put up there :) @@jonobuchananmusic

Ha! You're welcome. Thanks as always!

Hi Brian. I haven't... yet. The best option for Additive Synthesis in Logic is probably Alchemy. I'll happily add this to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.

@@jonobuchananmusic thanks Sir appreciate that God Bless and keep safe

Some are definitely better than others!

Apologies if I forgot to do so. This sets a buffer time, to allow Multipressor to 'think about' how to process incoming audio without having to do it immediately, in real-time (as hardware would have to). Theoretically, a longer lookahead time will produce a more natural result, as Logic has more thinking time to apply processing. The downside is the introduction of latency - the longer the lookahead, the more this will be introduced, so it's a choice to weigh up, depending on where you are in the creative process. I hope that helps.

Thanks for the question. I can’t think of too many times I’d use a Multiband Compressor on a lead vocal unless I was using a single band as a De-Esser. Otherwise, EQ and regular single-band Compression should almost always be enough. Generally speaking, I think Multiband Compression comes into its own on sounds which are rich in frequency content from bass through to treble and which have different dynamic needs in those frequency bands. So they’re great on the 2-bus Stereo Output channel, particularly.

@@jonobuchananmusic Thanks for your detailed reply. 👍

Bad interface, great plug-in. Glad it's not the other way around!

Absolutely, but well worth looking past the GUI because good stuff lies beneath!

@@jonobuchananmusic That's true. HoRnet plugins are ugly but also very good, precise and have good algorithms. Unfortunately, they are ugly :), but I use a few and I'm happy. I wrote a letter to Saverio to do something about it, I'm sure sales would increase. In addition to the effectiveness of plugins, we also look for beauty and readability. We come into contact with the beauty of music every day, so the beauty of what we look at also matters.