bluedaffy
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I have a keyboard (piano sound) track that was recorded in stereo using the L and R outputs on the keyboard. The keyboard player in my band is really creative and great, so I don't want to sound like I'm putting him down (even though he'll never read this) but he's very dynamic, but not in a great way. The recording lacks dynamic control on a note to note basis, it's not that bad, but I thought a bit of light compression could help with the mixing.
What would be the difference if any of using a mono vs stereo compressor on the keys bus? The tracks are panned stereo, but not to the full extent, I like where they sit at about 30%L & 30%R. I'm in the final stretches of mixing my first album and I've found that I really love this compressor called Major Tom, it doesn't have too many settings to confuse a novice like me and so far it's sounded great on everything I've used it on, but I don't think it's stereo.
Or does stereo compression only really matter on mix or master tracks? Thanks, I'm really lost on the difference and application of stereo vs mono.
What would be the difference if any of using a mono vs stereo compressor on the keys bus? The tracks are panned stereo, but not to the full extent, I like where they sit at about 30%L & 30%R. I'm in the final stretches of mixing my first album and I've found that I really love this compressor called Major Tom, it doesn't have too many settings to confuse a novice like me and so far it's sounded great on everything I've used it on, but I don't think it's stereo.
Or does stereo compression only really matter on mix or master tracks? Thanks, I'm really lost on the difference and application of stereo vs mono.