Parallel Compression also known as NY Compression is achieved by mixing a dry audio signal to an over compress version of the same signal. The goal is to “beef up” the sound without destroying the dynamic range of the instrument. This technique is often use in Pop and Rock music.
In this first tutorial I will show you how to apply Parallel Compression on Drums using CUBASE 8.5. This technique will also apply to all other DAWs. So if you’re not working in CUBASE, no worries, just follow the same steps in your own DAW.
[su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/stVzQXoV8KM” width=”640″ height=”360″ autohide=”no”]