Thorp explains his approach to two-bus compression, emphasizing gentle, minimal compression to lightly squeeze the mix. He uses a medium fast attack and release, aiming for barely a dB of compression, to retain dynamics while achieving a cohesive sound. His preference for UAD plugins like Shadow Hills and API 2500 for mixbus compression is noted for their effectiveness in different scenarios.
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Use gentle compression to add cohesion
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