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When to use multiband compression/limiting vs EQ?
I've been fooling around with this VST c3-multiband compressor/
limiter. As I understand it, the comp/limiter "squashes" certain specified frequencies as they become more prevalent, whereas EQ lowers the prominence of the specified frequency globally. How would you define when is the correct time to use either/both? And then how should "regular" non-multiband compression/limiting fit into the picture? |
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When to use multiband compression/limiting vs EQ?
Doc wrote:
I've been fooling around with this VST c3-multiband compressor/ limiter. As I understand it, the comp/limiter "squashes" certain specified frequencies as they become more prevalent, whereas EQ lowers the prominence of the specified frequency globally. How would you define when is the correct time to use either/both? And then how should "regular" non-multiband compression/limiting fit into the picture? Regular compression is a dynamic control thing, and is not really related to either eq or narrowband compression in terms how how you use it. But the way I think about it: if you are trying to fix a problem that is clearly frequency-domain, and you try and fail to fix it with EQ, it's time to try the multiband compressor. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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When to use multiband compression/limiting vs EQ?
On 1 Jun., 00:31, Doc wrote:
How would you define when is the correct time to use either/both? [EQ vs. mulitbandcomp] In every case you need to adjust a special frequency band but not constantly over the time you should think about mbc. Automated (or manually adjustet) EQ is something in between. Example: A bass guitar with dumb deeper strings (B and E) and metallic higher strings. I normally have to compress the range 2-4kHz when i'm looking for a metallic bass sound without disturbing highs and clicks. To correct inconstant playing you often need multiband compression. Normal compression do not correct the different sounds on different dynamic (attack, punch). And then how should "regular" non-multiband compression/limiting fit into the picture? For me it is a complete different tool. I mostly use mulitband compression as a kind of replacement for EQ on a single track. In cases EQ wouldn't work good enough. Only during mastering mulitband comp is a kind of real compression to limit the dynamic, hold the mix together. But only there it is more a tool to correct *sound* not so much overall *dynamic*. Dynamic compression is only a good additional side effect then... BTW. I often use some mulitband comps in chain, because most of the different plugins allow only one independend frequency band. Why are there no singlebandcompressors? |
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When to use multiband compression/limiting vs EQ?
I find multiband compressors usefull for flute and vocal recording....
The dynamics sometimes get exagerated by the use of excessive air on high notes..... by turning off the lower bands and adjusting the upper band to the frequency point where the volume becomes excessive you can bring things back to a more plesant sounding balance. Rgds: Eric "Doc" wrote in message ... I've been fooling around with this VST c3-multiband compressor/ limiter. As I understand it, the comp/limiter "squashes" certain specified frequencies as they become more prevalent, whereas EQ lowers the prominence of the specified frequency globally. How would you define when is the correct time to use either/both? And then how should "regular" non-multiband compression/limiting fit into the picture? |
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