An audio compressor is one of the most important parts of sound design and mixing, but it is also one of the most misunderstood and mis-used. Here Tim Dunphy unravels the mysteries surrounding the ...

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The SSL Compressor by Waves can be a very useful tool for compressing both individual audio tracks and mastering. However, beginners and pros alike may need some help in truly understanding and ...

As a special Valentine's gift, Universal Audio is giving away a free version of its classic 1176 peak limiter/compressor plugin. We have all the details here on how to get it and use it in your mixes!