Sidechain compression is a great method of creating separation between sounds, but there’s a better way….Multiband Sidechain Compression.

In this video, Toronto music producer and mixer 5PiECE overviews how he uses multiband sidechain compression on competing sounds to achieve better separation between them. 

This includes common applications such as sidechain compresion on the kick and bass, but also other sidechain compression techniques for mixing over 2-track beats – great if you’re a DIY artist that doesn’t have access to track-outs all the time. 

If you are looking to learn how to use sidechain compression in Pro Tools, or really any DAW, then this is the video for you. This technique will help you achieve more transparent results than the standard sidechain compression we’re all used to using.