I know what you mean. I ain't knocking compression in the slightest cos it's fundamental to music. It is wicked if used correctly. It's one of the best things you can do to process your music. And i believe it's very important in drum and bass. Infact, probably the most important processes.
But my god, some people go overboard on there tracks when really, all they needed was just a little eq instead of using a million and one compressors.
But dilly and Total are prime examples of it being used correctly.


But anyway, i'm not here to have a dig cos it's stupid to say compression is pointless cos it ain't. My problem was that people go on about it like it's the sole thing to make their tunes sound good and we all know that ain't true. As everyone says, "you can't polish a turd" :o)

Jimbo :o)


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amen. plus, compression can be a very creative tool, take a listen to total science, they are often doing really cool things with compression. there would be no dillinja bass without compression :)

-josh

Terry Morgan wrote:

The thing is, if he's using pre-compressed samples then his tunes aren't compression-less, it's just someone's already done the work for him. That's not a critiscism, if it works for him then that's cool, however sometimes you need compression and sometimes you don't, it's just another tool and not something to get hung up on.

Peace.


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hey jimbo,

i'm actually really interested in moving towards an approach that utilizes
compression a lot less.
now i'm getting to a point where i can find a tune's sweet spot pretty easy
and cutting around it isn't difficult at all. however i wouldn't be

surprised if one would have to get a little more creative with EQing.

I don't know if you take the same approach as your friend nick, but would
you happen to have any tips on non-compression-inclusive production? or does
anyone here know of any sites that might have some sort of comparison or FAQ
on this kind of thing?


~a


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> thats what it's all about man. Some people work too hard to get
> their tracks
> sounding good. It's simple. Keep it simple. I don't see why
> people need this
> plugin, that compressor etc etc. Me and all my mates just mix the tracks
> down and send them out dry. I don't see the prob in that cos i make the
> money and they always sound good enough.
> One of the producers i've worked with Nick Bracegirdle (chicane),
> he's never
> used a compressor in his tracks ever. He uses samples that have been
> compressed but thats about it and listen to his mixdowns. Wicked.
>
> But i agree, i have also picked up loads of helpful hints since being on
> this list and made some good friends with some other producers and it's
> always good to get answers to your questions.
> I just wish the stupid questions which people could answer themselves
> stopped.
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> >Im still here as always and ready to answer any questions -
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> >admit that some of this still goes over my head.
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> >I still stick to "if it sounds good . . . its good" ;-)
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