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walterhawk
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just got a used behringer compressor mdx 2100..with no instructions..any ideas how my basic setting would be for vocals/drums..thanks
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Steal Sessions
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walterhawk said:
Start with turning it off and see what the basic sound needs. Then see if you can find some basic instructions on compressor usage and see if you understand the impact the compressor (with various settings) might have on your sound and if you need that. First understand what the gear does, then try to use it for specific tasks. Playing around without knowing what I'm doing has cost me plenty of time I could have spend better on my girlfriend or on learning how to play the piano.
noisedude
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Hi Walter - I think this would be a good place for you to start your reading:
http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/articles3.htm
Don't worry too much if you can't hear the effects of what you're doing at first, try the most extreme settings and work your way backwards until you can hear subtle differences.
http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/articles3.htm
Don't worry too much if you can't hear the effects of what you're doing at first, try the most extreme settings and work your way backwards until you can hear subtle differences.
SonicAlbert
Super-Sonic "Herb" Albert
Right, there is a tendency at first to overcompress when learning compressors. In many cases, it's not right if you can hear it. Use the bypass switch often to compare the compressed with the uncompressed.
One of the most important controls is the threshold control. This is what determines how much of your material is going to be compressed. So for example, if your program material has peaks that go up to -12, and you set the threshold at -15, then 3 db of your signal is going to be compressed.
The attack and release times are also very important for getting the sound you want from your compressor.
The best thing for you to do is to play around with different settings on different types of music, while listening very carefully. Notice how the sound changes at different settings, and then apply that when mixing your own music. Compression is somethng that takes quite a while to master.
One of the most important controls is the threshold control. This is what determines how much of your material is going to be compressed. So for example, if your program material has peaks that go up to -12, and you set the threshold at -15, then 3 db of your signal is going to be compressed.
The attack and release times are also very important for getting the sound you want from your compressor.
The best thing for you to do is to play around with different settings on different types of music, while listening very carefully. Notice how the sound changes at different settings, and then apply that when mixing your own music. Compression is somethng that takes quite a while to master.
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walterhawk
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thanks
sounds like some good ideas..thanks to all..roy
sounds like some good ideas..thanks to all..roy
noisedude
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I should clarify that what I said was to help you start to hear the effects of a compressor, not a way to actually use it in a mix. I am a way off really getting compression but training your ears for what to listen out for is worthwhile IMO.
CoolCat
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hmm
Steal Sessions said:
CoolCat
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manual
tried?
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walterhawk said:
tried?
behringer.com
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Ed Dixon
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There are manuals for very similar versions here:
http://www.behringer.com/05_support/downloads.cfm?sel_prod=MDX2200&lang=ENG
This may help.
Ed
http://www.behringer.com/05_support/downloads.cfm?sel_prod=MDX2200&lang=ENG
This may help.
Ed