Multiband compressor on master

1. Should I use multiband compressor when mastering?
2. Should you put a compressor on the master?
3. What is a multiband compressor good for?

Should I use multiband compressor when mastering?

Why do we want to use a multiband compressor in audio mastering? Because it'll give you more control over the dynamics of the audio signal. With this you can process the low end of the mix without even touching the cymbals. This is why it is a very useful tool.

Should you put a compressor on the master?

Audio compression on the master bus can have a drastic effect on the mix. Therefore subtle compression is better than aggressive compression. Adding a compressor to the master bus after the final mix can upset the balance you've already created. It's best to mix into the compressor.

What is a multiband compressor good for?

A multiband compressor allows you to split a track into different frequency ranges (called “bands”) and compress them independently. You can choose to compress only a certain part of a track's frequency spectrum, or apply different flavors of compression to several areas of the spectrum.