Unlock the Power of Parallel Compression: Tips, Tricks, and Scheps Secrets

Ready to add some serious punch and polish to your mixes? In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, we dive deep into parallel compression—aka “New York Style Compression”—and how it can take your tracks from flat to fabulous.

First, we’ll break down the basics: what is parallel compression, and why has it become a go-to secret weapon for engineers everywhere? We’ll explore two popular methods to achieve it, from classic aux sends to modern plugin magic. Learn why blending a heavily compressed signal with your original track creates that larger-than-life sound, and discover the sweet spots for your compression settings.

But we’re not stopping there. We’ll shine the spotlight on Andrew Scheps’ legendary “Rear Bus Compression” technique—what it is, how it works, and why it might just be the missing link in your mix. Whether you’re chasing fat drums, thick vocals, or a cohesive mix that slaps, this episode has the goods.

Expect practical tips, a few laughs, and plenty of insight to level up your mixing game. Let’s get compressed, baby!

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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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