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2016/12/15 16:23:09 (permalink)

Side-chain help

I am trying to learn about side chaining and am interested in setting up a compressor on the bass track to be triggered by the kick. Here's a snippet from a Sound on Sound article:
 
The sense of separation between kick and bass can often be further improved by rigging a 'ducker' on the bass channel — that is, a compressor whose side‑chain is triggered from the kick‑drum track. Whenever the kick hits, the bass dips in level to make more space for it. A level drop of around 3dB still sounds pretty natural.
 
Can someone explain or point me to a link as to how to do this in Sonar Platinum please? 

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    Re: Side-chain help 2016/12/15 16:58:12 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Marshall 2016/12/16 02:59:25
    Hi. Try putting a Sonitus Compressor on your bass track. Add a send on your BD track to Sonitus Comp (Post). I usually use fast attack / release. Others will know far more about this than me.

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    Re: Side-chain help 2016/12/15 17:41:06 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Marshall 2016/12/16 02:59:29
    Go to 3:28 for kick drum\bass ducking example

     
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    Re: Side-chain help 2016/12/16 15:12:25 (permalink)
    Guys - just wanted to thank you. I have remixed my latest song (as per signature below) using side chaining. I cannot believe the difference ducking the bass guitar to hear the kick has made. I have been aware of side chaining for years but thought it sounded way too advanced for me. Not saying I have it nailed completely but this has made me happy - massive step forward for me personally. 

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    Re: Side-chain help 2016/12/16 15:28:27 (permalink)
    I've just started doing it too.  Makes a surprising difference.

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    Re: Side-chain help 2016/12/16 15:34:29 (permalink)
    It sounds good, Bill. Glad to be of help.
    All the best.

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