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2017/07/18 22:22:10 (permalink)

Side Chain in Sonar Platinum

I am an orchestral music trailer composer and need some help with side chaining.  I have some hard hitting drums that need to be louder in the mix without clipping.  I have watched several Youtube videos and read posts on the Cakewalk forum, but still can't set up the compressor and busses to work together.  Most of the videos focus on pop music and not orchestral arrangements.  Could someone take the time to give me a step-by-step sequence to making it all work together within Sonar?  I mostly write with strings, brass, percussion, and some woodwind instruments.  For years, I have always just adjusted the various dynamics by drawing them in.  At times, I need to turn in music very quickly and would like to have a short-cut if possible.  What do I need to do to make the drums (or any instruments) stand out?
 
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    Zargg
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    Re: Side Chain in Sonar Platinum 2017/07/19 20:44:50 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby composer1756@aol.com 2017/07/20 01:22:43
    Check out this thread.
    http://forum.cakewalk.com/Need-a-little-help-with-creating-a-Sidechain-m3631622.aspx#3631622
    All the best.

    Ken Nilsen
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    Re: Side Chain in Sonar Platinum 2017/07/20 01:24:25 (permalink)
    Thanks so much Zargg!!  I will see if I can side chain now...
    TIM CLEMMONS
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    Re: Side Chain in Sonar Platinum 2017/07/20 21:01:02 (permalink)
    Clemmons?
    That name sounds familiar..
    My last name is Clemons (one M)..
     

    Arlen
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