This week, we welcome back Nate, aka Protoculture, to explore why compression is not always the most effective tool when processing our drums - especially in electronic dance music production, where aiming for more punch and transients is crucial.
Here, we check out some other methods that can often achieve better results and are more precise when shaping your drums, still creating space while tightening up your sounds, and are free to use in any DAW.
So, before automatically reaching for your favourite compressor, ask yourself why you’re using it, as there may be some better ways to get the results you’re after.
Check it out!