Mastering compressor

Mastering Compressor

1. What is a good mastering compressor?
2. Is Shadow Hills mastering compressor worth it?
3. Is mastering just compression?
4. Should I compress before mastering?

What is a good mastering compressor?

Two examples are the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor and the API 2500 Compressor. These types of plugins are usually the best choice for mastering, although there are times when you may want to insert a secondary compressor for multiband compression or for “color” (see tips #6 and #7 below).

Is Shadow Hills mastering compressor worth it?

Shadow Hills Industries Mastering Compressor by TheDawg

The short version is that this compressor really is worth every dollar. Sonically it is pristine, it is easy to use, very flexible having 4 different ways to use it, and of course it looks beautiful, big, and built like a small tank!

Is mastering just compression?

In truth, mastering engineers hardly use any compression. Even if they do, it's at low ratios and high thresholds. Here are some general guidelines if you want to use compression while mastering: Start your ratio at 1.25:1 or 1.5:1.

Should I compress before mastering?

The use of mix bus compression can provide punch and “glue” to your mix. Sometimes, this is what can help give a mix a polished and finished sound. ... This often includes some type of additional compression as well as limiting, so squashing the dynamics out of every track should be avoided before mastering.