

Sidechain compression is an extremely useful effect to have for mixing. Volume automation – creating the sidechain effect without compression, often using a sidechain VST.Creating space in specific frequency ranges – using multiband/dynamic resonance suppressors to sidechain problem frequencies.Snare & entire mix – gives a short pocket of space for the Snare to cut through.Vocals and Reverb – providing more clarity for the Vocals.Vocals and Instruments – ducking the instrumentation out of the vocals creating more space.Pumping effect – for EDM, RnB, Hip Hop & other genres.Kick & Bass – ducking the bass out of the way of the kick to create low end space.Here are some examples of where you can use sidechain compression in a mix:
