Hey guys am new here.. been having problem with my final mix which i think its my compression..each time i compare my final mix with a commercial Cd my mix distorts on the max volume while the commercial Cd dont..Please can some one tell me whats likely to be the problem..i have tried different techniques trying to compress but it wont make no difference..ill be happy to read back from any one who got an advice on what to do
trouble with distortion on max volume
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B Side Producer
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levels too high?
What software do you use?
How do you master? Do you have theoretical knowledge about mastering?
Do you have an example for us?
Do you have an AI and monitor speakers to reference test your mix?
Did you listen to your mix on different systems before making it final?
What software do you use?
How do you master? Do you have theoretical knowledge about mastering?
Do you have an example for us?
Do you have an AI and monitor speakers to reference test your mix?
Did you listen to your mix on different systems before making it final?
B Side Producer
Moderator
ergo, his compressor 
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/differences-between-compressor-limiter-leveler/
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/differences-between-compressor-limiter-leveler/
laurend
Active member
Obviously, SweetWater isn"t a reference for audio knowledge
"..many compressors are capable of acting as limiters when set up properly."
The compressors use averaged values (pseudo RMS usually windowed according the attack value) while the limiters can be inter-sample accurate to determine the threshold crossing. The detector sections are different because they don't address the same problems. A limiter manages peaks perfectly. A compressor can't.
"..many compressors are capable of acting as limiters when set up properly."
The compressors use averaged values (pseudo RMS usually windowed according the attack value) while the limiters can be inter-sample accurate to determine the threshold crossing. The detector sections are different because they don't address the same problems. A limiter manages peaks perfectly. A compressor can't.
B Side Producer
Moderator
this is something that has been discussed more often
Q. Dynamics processors: what's the difference? |
Compressor versus Limiter
Compression and limiting - the Punchbag Analogy - Production Advice
just some quick search query. I always got taught the same as explained in the links.
Also, there's different compressors in different DAWs, right?
There's already a handful of ways I can think of in Reason with it's SSL like console for instance.
Q. Dynamics processors: what's the difference? |
Compressor versus Limiter
Compression and limiting - the Punchbag Analogy - Production Advice
just some quick search query. I always got taught the same as explained in the links.
Also, there's different compressors in different DAWs, right?
There's already a handful of ways I can think of in Reason with it's SSL like console for instance.
Does distorting at max volume mean that your track literally only distorts at max volume? If so that really sounds like a flaw in the playback system that your tracks are exposing. Most commercial audio systems, in my experience, can be made louder than than they're designed to handle. And the speakers and amps are different components that amp could overpower the speakers. Also they may well distort differently at different frequencies. It could be that your track has frequency content that happens to distort more readily at the top end of the playback system in question. I would guess the problem area is a lower frequency.
The other possible culprit is that your track is limited to 0db and you're hearing momentary >0db peaks. But, to be honest, plenty of commercial tracks peak over 0db and it's not readily noticeable.
On the other hand you might mean that your track is distorted it's just more obvious at max volume, in which case it's a production issue. You should always have a limiter at the end. Compressors can introduce distortion. Your samples might have distortion built into them.
The other possible culprit is that your track is limited to 0db and you're hearing momentary >0db peaks. But, to be honest, plenty of commercial tracks peak over 0db and it's not readily noticeable.
On the other hand you might mean that your track is distorted it's just more obvious at max volume, in which case it's a production issue. You should always have a limiter at the end. Compressors can introduce distortion. Your samples might have distortion built into them.
hello guys i have been able to come up with a final mix please advice me.. played on a boom box,phones ,laptop and a car sounds some how ok but....
https://soundcloud.com/mudilpro/fever-master-test
https://soundcloud.com/mudilpro/fever-master-test
KonKossKang
Ozagas
Taking a break from producing myself since I found a new toy called synthedit.
Ask yourself why you're using these effects and how they are being used.
Ask yourself why you're using these effects and how they are being used.
hello guys i have been able to come up with a final mix please advice me.. played on a boom box,phones ,laptop and a car sounds some how ok but.... i am not allowed to post a link yet becos i dont have much posts yet
https://soundcloud.com/mudilpro/fever-master-test
https://soundcloud.com/mudilpro/fever-master-test