Sidechain Kick and Bass – 5 Different Sidechain Tricks

In this video Freddie from Distinct Mastering goes over five different methods to sidechain your kick and bass. Sidechains are a common trick used in many genres and has lots of applications. Examples given of sidechaining your kick and bass include tools like compressors, shapers, multi-band compression, and more. He shows how using a combination of plug ins can provide positive and custom results.

#TimeStamps

0:00 Start
00:35 What Is Sidechaining?
01:13 Sidechain Overview
03:15 Compression
04:36 Shaper Tools
06:15 Multi-Band Compression
07:18 Trackspacer
08:01 Combinations

#StepByStep

1. What Is Sidechaining? – Sidechaining is a production technique that allows a trigger to trigger an effect on another track.

2. Sidechain Overview – Explains what sidechaining is and gives an example.

3. Compression – How to setup a sidechain on your kick and bass with a compressor.

4. Shaper Tools – How to setup a sidechain on your kick and bass with shaper tools.

5. Multi-Band Compression – How to setup a sidechain on your kick and bass with a multi-band compressor.

6. Trackspacer – How to setup a sidechain with the Wavesfactory Trackspacer plug in.

7. Combination – How to use a combination of plug ins to sidechain your kick and bass.

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