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Exercise 5: Dynamics

Limit the dynamic range of a vocal and add dynamic range to a snare with a compressor.

Exercise

Instructions:

Limit the dynamic range of a vocal and add dynamic range to a snare with a compressor. Freeze and flatten each track when you’re done.

Essential Skills:

  • Use a compressor to limit the dynamic range of a vocal.

  • Understanding threshold, ratio, attack, and release settings on a compressor.

  • Use a compressor to add punch to a snare.

  • Bouncing tracks in place to commit to audio.