Awesome! Thanks so much for the comment and positive vibes ThomasJ. I'm just happy to help out :)

Haha, thanks Jack :) No worries from me. Just working hard to deliver good LPX content.

@@WhyLogicProRules I kind of like it to stay this way. Your humbleness and dedication to what you think is necessary to understand is many times much more important than what the most popular channels with aggressive followers think is important to discuss.

47k now. Someone heard you. Needs to be more.

Yes, that!

Thanks so much 2112ZOZ! Give it a try and let me know what you think :)

Awesome! Hope it works well for you Jack.

Really appreciate it David, thank you!

Thanks for checking out the channel :)

You can do that too

You can. And I do that a lot in most of my stuff. But, if you need to make tweaks, particularly in a large project with a lot of tracks, it's a lot easier to adjust a fader (or a bunch of faders) rather than opening a half dozen compressor windows. If you want to use the mix knob instead of a bus, you just need to make sure that compressor comes last. If you don't, the dynamics can change from any effects added after it (though... maybe that's desired!). If you use a bus track, you ensure the parallel compression of the finished track (with any effects) occurs when it's supposed to happen and you have easier control. It's more of a workflow thing that isn't exactly necessary on a song with a half dozen tracks, but can make a big difference when you're dealing with 50 or 100.

​@@dougc84 So if I were to use the mix knob instead of sending to busses, how much % should I aim for to get the same effect?

@@MrBryan90 As much (or as little) as desired. There's no right or wrong answer - it depends on the track you're working on, it's specific dynamics, all that. You gotta use your ears. There's no magic value. Guitarists tend to use compressors on their pedalboards that have blend knobs (parallel compression) to retain some of the natural attack, and that's usually what parallel compression aims to do - keep some of the original while overlaying some of the compression.

Thanks Richard! And it sure is :) music.apple.com/us/album/threw-it-into-the-ocean/1318207395?i=1318207620

Thanks Marshall X :)

i was having the same problem! the cymbals sounded all washy

Well yeah, it's the same, such as reverb's wet and dry, but I find it more comfortable to use in a bus xD

Aaron Gomirato With parallel compression, you are blending two tracks unlike just putting a compressor on one single track.

Nah man it's not the DAW but whatever you prefer

Hey Steve, good call! We certainly could use the Mix Knob instead of a separate Aux. And sometimes I do. The compromise of a Mix Knob is as you blend in the "wetness" of the compression, the track level/feel starts to change as it gets sucked into the compression. With a parallel Aux, the main channel's level never changes. The parallel compression channel simply blends underneath.

@@WhyLogicProRules Now I got the difference. You're a true master.

I think its because f the threshold level, it will be different on every track and wont hit the compressor the same way

Hey Peter, you are correct! I do use "regular compression" all the time ("regular" meaning that I place compressors on the tracks themselves). Those are to do some general "tidying." After that I lean heavily on parallel compression to really give my tracks stability :)

Thanks Joey! Not yet, but I've been considering it. I'm always open to hearing your (and anyone's) thoughts on the subject of a WLPR mixing course :)

@@WhyLogicProRules Would be really great man. I'm lookin to master LPX and lookin for a place to start collaborations.

Thanks for the comment! I use Soundtoys Devil Loc Deluxe almost exclusively for parallel compression. Love it for it's ability to smash tracks, and being able to adjust the level of compression and distortion. If I didn't own Devil Loc, I would use the Phat FX or Distortion II plugin. To answer your question - I stick with one plugin for all my parallel compression needs.

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Just a stab in the dark here; try using a different EQ. You’ve probably already scooped out the low end by using an EQ and it’s possible that the EQ is the cause of your phase issues. The Linear Phase EQ is a more transparent equaliser that doesn’t introduce any phase inconsistencies. Oh yeah, and make sure your Kick at the very least is on a mono channel.

Could also try inverting the signal on one of the two. I think the gain plugin has a phase invert button, I've used it on phasy vocal doubles before

Hey Synequanon! Not at all mandatory. Using 2 instances of compression, each compressing lightly, can sometimes work better than using one compressor heavily. Using 2 can provide a nice sturdy sound while still sounding transparent and not overly compressed.

@@WhyLogicProRules Thanks so much for replying. I'll try that. Your mixes sound so huge ! Another question, when you're using markers for a song and you get over 9, how do you get to the ones above 9 using the numeric keypad ?

That's your idea of a philosophical point?

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omg now i cant unhear it. Thanks alot you ignuramus

Didn’t notice it until you mentioned it..😅