Punch in a mix doesn’t come from heavy compression — it comes from transients, frequency balance, and dynamic contrast. Here’s how to get energy without squashing your mix.
A snare that cuts through the mix without sounding harsh or brittle is one of the hardest things to get right in mixing. Here’s the systematic approach that works.
Your drums sound muffled and weak — and your compressor’s attack setting is probably the reason. Here’s exactly how to fix it.