tags: music production mus-407 side-chaining drp dynamics dynamic-range dynamic-range-processing compression

Side-Chaining

Side-chaining refers to a [signal] routing configuration in which a source signal controls an effect, while the results are applied to a different, target signal

• frequently used with [DRP], can be used with other types of effects
• can be viewed as a type of [modulation synthesis]

[Sidechain compression] is called ducking

• target signal "ducks" out of the way when the source signal is [loud]
• often in pop music: bass, chords, etc. will duck for the [kick]

Side-chain expansion/gating is called amplitude following

• target signal "follows" the [amplitude] contour of the source signal
• can be used to imprint one sound's [envelope] onto another (see: [envelope-shaper])

Sources

• MUS 407 Dynamic Range Processing