Recording Tips Needed! Compression on bass tracks?

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Chubtone

Chubtone

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I am just a huge noob when it comes to mixing. I believe everyone compresses their bass tracks but I wouldn't have any idea what settings to use. I have Sonar Producers edition and a ton of plug ins. I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some starting points and ratios that should get me in the ballpark?

Thanks!
 
My compression usually changes on a case by case basis. But the Sonitus Compressor built into Sonar is not bad at all. I use it most of the time.
 
Chubtone":117cd said:
I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some starting points and ratios that should get me in the ballpark?
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Sorry, but that's like asking for starting points for EQ. It's just whatever works.
 
i agree...dont overdo it. cant really give you settings...sorry. i have Sonar and usually use the Guitar Compression settings and just run with that. usually does a pretty good job...sometimes a tweak here and there.
 
Chubtone":6a943 said:
I am just a huge noob when it comes to mixing. I believe everyone compresses their bass tracks but I wouldn't have any idea what settings to use. I have Sonar Producers edition and a ton of plug ins. I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some starting points and ratios that should get me in the ballpark?

Thanks!
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Curt, what "problem" are you trying to solve with the compression? If you're just trying to even it out some, try any of the "classic compressor" presets as a start and fiddle with the compressor from there to learn how it responds.
 
Bob Savage":90aec said:
Curt, what "problem" are you trying to solve with the compression? If you're just trying to even it out some, try any of the "classic compressor" presets as a start and fiddle with the compressor from there to learn how it responds.
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Yes Bob, I am just trying to even it out just a little. I will try the "classic compressor" presets and see how that works. Thanks!
 
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