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Logic Pro 11 Sidechaining - Basic Compressor Ducking - 02

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Learn to create a basic ducking effect using Logic Pro 11's Compressor with kick drum sidechaining in this 10-minute tutorial. Master the fundamental technique of setting up a sidechain source, configuring compressor controls including gain reduction and knee settings, and implementing the ducking effect that creates rhythmic pumping commonly used in electronic music and hip-hop production. Explore the compressor's circuit modeling and distortion options while understanding how to use a kick drum to trigger compression on other audio elements, creating space in your mix and adding dynamic movement to your tracks.

Syllabus

0:00 Overview
1:43 Sidechain Source
3:03 Compressor Controls
4:48 Gain Reduction & Knee
7:13 Ducking
8:52 Circuits & Distortion
9:51 Wrap Up

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