Mistake: Confusing expansion with compression
Problem: misusing compression instead of expansion
The speaker explicitly states that the desired effect is the inverse of compression, which is expansion. This highlights a common confusion among producers between compression (reducing dynamic range) and expansion…
Use sidechain expansion on shakers to sync with drum hits
Problem: shakers clashing with drums
Route shaker loops to an expander plugin (e.g., Duck) and sidechain the kick/snare. This creates a 'pumping' effect where shakers duck on drum hits, enhancing rhythmic clarity. The expander's threshold and attack/release…