Parallel Compression ( or New York Compression) is a technique in audio mixing to increase the quality and depth of sounds on tracks. It was first discovered early in the ’60s and ’70s in a Dolby mixing studio. The technique grew to prominence in NYC. Contrasting with traditional compression, parallel compression uses the upward peaks of audio waves. Traditional compression uses the downward direction. Parallel compression is difficult to discover on one’s own, but easy to learn, implement and improve dynamics with.
Key Takeaways:
- Parallel Compression is a range compression technique that provides depth and layering in sound mixing.
- It may be difficult to discover parallel compression on your own, but it is easy to learn.
- Parallel Compression uses the upward peaks of audio range, in contrast with traditional downward styles.
“Parallel compression, commonly called New York compression, is a method of dynamic range compression used in audio mixing and sound recording to provide a more consistent volume while preserving aspects of the natural dynamic range of a sound.”
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