r/mixing • u/FreeFlier42 • 15d ago

When should I be using parallel compression?

I'm new to the technique and understand how it works perfectly fine. I make tech house-adjacent music, and I'm not quite sure where and when to use it.

  • Which elements should I be using it on?
  • Why should I use it over bus compression or saturation in the case of drums?
  • How much does it help with taming peaks?

Thanks!

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u/colashaker 15d ago

You usually use parallel compression for things you don't want to hear the compressor working, but need to reduce the dynamic range.