krushing Moderator Apr 17, 2015 #2 No. You do it if you need to or want to, that's all there is to it.
Wallengard Manipulator of energy Apr 17, 2015 #3 To anyone who reads this thread and disagrees with krushing.. .. you don't know what you're doing.
K KidsOfThe90s New member Apr 17, 2015 #4 Yeah as stated above, you don't need to lol, do what you like. However I prefer to compress my kicks.
Yeah as stated above, you don't need to lol, do what you like. However I prefer to compress my kicks.
A AtkinsonAudio New member Apr 17, 2015 #5 If your using samples, they probably already been compressed a few times. If your recording a live kick, then you will probably need to compress it a little bit to keep it level.
If your using samples, they probably already been compressed a few times. If your recording a live kick, then you will probably need to compress it a little bit to keep it level.
chopz makes beats charlie sheen Apr 18, 2015 #6 i compress drum breaks. one shot drum samples not so often
Z Zacobe Obe1Cannoli Apr 18, 2015 #7 If I want more sustain, or less attack, yes. Or if I want more weight I'll parallel compress/limit.