This is a simple, pure example of the effects of a good compressor on an otherwise lacking beat. There is a very slight reverb on the beat, but otherwise no EQ or limiting, or any other processing at all. This is a totally basic beat, comprised only of mostly boring samples quickly selected. Not even any EQ on individual samples was added. The point is just to hear compression only. So this won't sound like a finished beat suitable for a released track, but the compressor gets it a lot closer.  During the compressed sections, the signal is running through my Distressors on a setting that emulates an 1176. Listen to how the compressor brings up the tails and reverb, and the quiet ride cymbal, between the main energy of the kick and snare. All compressors are capable of this effect to some degree, but the Distressors really shine at slamming the dynamics while still retaining musicality.

Compression - Example

Gazpacho

working with new compressor settings, getting the hang of the flux plugins suite to bring life to the drums, and remembering that i enjoy melodies.

clip, production style experiment

Inspired by the excellent soundtrack to the excellent game, FTL.

Video game soundtrack, interstellar space genre

Experiment using very heavy multi-band limiting on the leads and basses, plus aggressive kick sidechains, dense layering, spanning across chord progressions.

The Crush, in progress

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