Serial Compression For Maximum Loudness And Energy
This course explains how to use serial compression with two instances of FabFilter Pro‑C 3 to achieve maximum loudness and energy. It walks through how to split the workload between compressors for better control, increase perceived volume without distortion, and keep vocals or instruments punchy, clean, and dynamic.
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Serial Compression For Maximum Loudness And Energy
This course explains how to use serial compression with two instances of FabFilter Pro‑C 3 to achieve maximum loudness and energy. It walks through how to split the workload between compressors for better control, increase perceived volume without distortion, and keep vocals or instruments punchy, clean, and dynamic.
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Luca Pretolesi
Luca Pretolesi is a world-renowned mixing and mastering engineer with a wealth of professional experience and a reputation as one of the best in the industry. With multiple Grammy nominations and wins, as well as Platinum, Diamond, Billboard, and Golden Melody awards, he has mixed and mastered some of the most streamed songs of all time. He is also the founder and creator of Studio DMI, a state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Luca has worked with top artists such as Drake, Skrillex, Diplo, Chiquis, Major Lazer, Alan Walker, Dillon Francis, David Guetta, J Balvin, and many more. Luca’s Grammy nominations include Chiquis “Abeja Reina” for Best Regional Mexican Music Album, Diplo “Diplo” for Best Dance/Electronic Album, Diplo & Miguel “Don’t Forget My Love” for Best Dance/Electronic Single, J Balvin & Willy William’s “Mi Gente” for Record of the Year, Steve Aoki’s “Wonderland” for Best Dance Album, Snoop Lion’s “Reincarnation” for Best Reggae Album.
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