
Sidechain compression is a mixing technique that allows a compressor on one track to be controlled by another source in the mix.


In this blog, you’ll learn how to set up sidechain compression on any track or bus, and I’ll share some of my favorite tips to help you dial in punchy, detailed, modern mixes. As track counts continue to grow and mixes become more complex, producers are looking for ways to carve out space and enhance the impact of each track.

Sidechain compression has been around for decades, but it’s become an increasingly popular technique in the last few years.
