How to Use Sidechain Compression in Ableton
- Load Ableton's Glue Compressor onto the Track You Want to Compress. ...
- Click the Sidechain Toggle Button. ...
- Enable the Sidechain Input. ...
- Select a Sidechain Input Signal. ...
- Enable the Sidechain EQ. ...
- Filter the Sidechain Input Signal. ...
- Set the Attack, Release, Ratio, and Threshold.
What is Side chaining in Ableton?
Sidechaining is a technique in music production that uses an audio signal from one track to control an audio effect on another track.
How do I use sidechain?
Here's how to set up sidechain compression.
- Insert a compressor onto the bass track (select a compressor with a sidechain or key input).
- Select the kick drum audio as the sidechain input. ...
- Adjust the threshold and ratio controls so that the bass is compressed by the desired amount whenever the kick drum hits.