
Step-By-Step
Follow along step by step to complete the exercise at your own pace.
Start playback and open the “Vocals” track.
In Activity View, lower the threshold until the Compressor starts to catch the louder peaks.
Adjust the Ratio to control how much compression happens.
Once the vocal part is sounding more even, Bounce the Track in Place.
Open the “Snare” track.
Set a Threshold and Ratio for moderate compression.
Increase the Attack time to let the snare hit harder before compression starts.
Listen and adjust until the snare has more punch.
Once the snare part is sounding punchier, Bounce the Track in Place.
Save your work! Cmd+S (Mac) / Ctrl+S (Windows)