Logic User Group wrote: > Hi all, > > Do you use compression on your main mix? What settings can I start with to > practice... what things should I keep in mind doin this? > I want to create more 'bounce' in my mixes by using overall-compression. If the mix is going to a mastering studio I don't compress the final mix. I don't like mastering engineers swearing at me behind my back. If it's the sort of budget that can't go to mastering studio or I don't trust the client (ie a TV production company) I do my own "mastering", which is usually a bit of Vintage Warmer multiband. Before that I used TC Finalizer or masterX multiband compression, but it can be very hard sounding. I love the VW, but as the others have said, do not do it till you got the mix right. If you can be bothered bounce the uncompressed mix, then come back the next day in the morning with fresh ears, open up the bounced mix and compress that. -- Pete Thomas www.petethomas.co.uk - Free Logic Icons, Environments and EXS Instruments