http://www.audiolinks.org/templates/SkyStars_ORANGE/img/logo.gifhttp://www.audiolinks.org/How to use compression on vocals, drums, bass, kick, guitars and more.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/ADVANCED-COMPRESSION-TECHNIQUES-l1860.htmlsound on sound magazine, december 2000. paul white looks at some of the more advanced aspects of compressors and compression.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/ADVANCED-COMPRESSION-TECHNIQUES-l1861.htmlsound on sound magazine, january 2001. paul white turns his attention to the role of compression in mastering and to the advantages of multi-band compression.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/ADVANCED-GATING-TECHNIQUES-l1858.htmlsound on sound magazine, april 2001. advanced gating. part 1: paul white explains that there's much more to gating than the threshold control.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/ADVANCED-GATING-TECHNIQUES-l1859.htmlsound on sound magazine, may 2001. advanced gating techniques. part 2: gates are more than just problem solvers for reducing spill and noise. they can be used to add punch to drum sounds, put rhythmic interest into sustained parts, or even as mixing automation, as paul white explains. additional material by mike senior.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/All-about-Studio-Compressors-l1862.htmlRich the Tweak gives you an overview of the uses of compressors in the home and project studio. Also hardware vs. software compressors are discussedhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Beyond-De-essing-l1865.htmlAdventures in Frequency-Conscious Compression Like most other people, engineers are creatures of habit and convention. When we think of frequency-conscious compression, the first thing that pops into our minds is de-essing vocals. Not surprising, as this is arguably the most common application for the technique. But there are many others, and if we think outside the box, we can discover ways to usehttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Big-Squeeze-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Compression-and-Compressors-l1866.htmlA Comprehensive Guide To Compression and Compressors.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/CD-Mastering-Compression-Info-l1871.htmlCD Mastering - Compression Infohttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Compression-and-Limiting-in-Distortion-Boxes-l1873.htmlCompression and Limiting in Distortion Boxeshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Compression-Explained-l1870.htmlCompression Explainedhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Compression-in-Audio-Recordings-l1872.htmlCompression in Audio Recordingshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Compressors-and-Limiters-l1878.htmlCompressors and Limitershttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Compressors-Limiters-Expanders-and-Gates-l1874.htmlCompressors, Limiters, Expanders and Gateshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Dynamic-range-compression-Wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia-l1864.htmlDynamic range compression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediahttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Gain-compression-Wikipedia-the-free-encyclopedia-l1881.htmlGain compression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediahttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Guitar-Nine-Records-Studio-Nine-l1877.htmlStudio Ninehttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Harmony-Central-Compression-Limiting-l1875.htmlA detailed explanation about what audio compression and limiting really is and how the effect is used live and in the studio. It also discusses the related effects ducking and de-essing.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Harmony-Central-Expansion-Noise-Gating-l1880.htmlAn overview of what exactly audio expanders do and why we used them. This article also discusses noise gates, which is one type of an expander.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Jezar-s-compressor-l1883.htmlJezar's compressor article.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Let-s-Split-How-to-harness-the-awesome-power-of-split-band-compressors-l1884.htmlA studio pro explains how split-band (aka multiband) compression works and how it can improve your mixes and solve everyday audio problems. Then he looks at several choices you have when selecting a split-band compressorhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/MIX-MASTERY-l1882.htmlMIX MASTERYhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/MULTI-BAND-WORKSHOP-l1887.htmlsound on sound magazine, august 2002. practical multi-band compression. multi-band compression is one of the most powerful processing techniques available to the recording engineer. however, if you don't know how to apply it effectively it can just as easily ruin the sound of your entire production.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Music-And-Technology-com-Resources-for-the-Recording-Musician-l1876.htmlOutboard Dynamicshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Outboard-Dynamics-audioMIDI-com-l1879.htmlOutboard Dynamicshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/SIDE-CHAIN-COMPRESSION-l1857.htmlcompression - side chaininghttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Signal-Processors-l1885.htmlSignal Processorshttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Songstuff-Compression-l1869.htmlIn a recording studio a compressor is a device for automatically controlling the level of an audio signal. This article covers using a compressor for both compression and limiting.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Songstuff-Noise-Gates-and-Expanders-l1886.htmlNoise Gates and Expanders are primarily, though not only, noise management devices. Unwanted noise is the enemy of all parts of the recording process. This article introduces noise gates, expanders and their use in a recording studio.http://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/TAKE-IT-TO-THE-LIMIT-l1856.htmlcompression & limitinghttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/The-Art-of-Dynamics-The-essence-of-popular-compressor-limiters-l1863.htmlThe Art of Dynamics: The essence of popular compressor/limitershttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/THE-BIG-SQUEEZE-l1867.htmlTHE BIG SQUEEZE - Compression tutorialhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/TSC-Compression-l1868.htmlCompression tutorialhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Understanding-Audio-Compressors-and-Audio-Compression-l1888.htmlUnderstanding Audio Compressors and Audio Compressionhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Using-Compression-In-Mixing-Mastering-l1889.htmlUsing Compression In Mixing & Masteringhttp://www.audiolinks.org/Audio-Tutorials/Compression/Xtreme-Processing-multiple-instances-of-plug-in-effects-l1890.htmlYou can often use several instances of the same plug-in to achieve realistic-sounding effects. The cumulative result of serial processing with subtle settings or of parallel processing with slight variations can be well worth the added CPU cost. And because you aren't restricted to hardware, the sky's the limit. Here, I'll discuss some examples applicable to tracking, mixing, and mastering. Tune Up