Get the snare to cut through with EQ and compression

Yip uses a combination of EQ and compression to help the snare cut through a dense mix.

First in the chain is a UAD Neve 1073 EQ to add top-end, upper midrange, and bottom end to achieve a bigger, more present tone.

The 1073 is then followed by mild, but colored compression with an UA 1176 (long attack, fast release, 4:1 ratio, 3dB gain reduction) to achieve a more consistent sound.

Lastly Yip adds a UAD API 560 EQ to add some more presence and remove some of the muddiness brought out by the compression.