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EoN604 · Post by **EoN604** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:55 pm

Hey all,

Can anyone give me some info or point me to links/tutorials on how to do sidechain compression in Cubase SX2? Is there a way to do it within cubase? or does it require a special VSTi?

I'm told its ideal to use when your bassline sits on the same note as your kick drum - so you can get the bassline to 'compress' triggered by the kick drum... does this sound right? (electronic music)

Thanks

EoN

Torben · Post by **Torben** » Sun May 08, 2005 1:20 pm

EoN604 wrote:Is there a way to do it within cubase? or does it require a special VSTi?

You need a good side chain Compressor http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=85956

Rune L-H · Post by **Rune L-H** » Sun May 08, 2005 3:04 pm

Hi,

Yes, the technique you mention (ducking the bass) is one of many ways to use sidechain compression. You can do sidechaining in CubaseSX2, but you need to use a VST compressor that supports it.

otiumFX COMPADRE beatpuncher VST/PC has true stereo sidechaining capabilities.

More info here: http://www.otiumfx.com/compadre.php

You can find other sidechain supporting compressors from Kjaerhus Audio, Voxengo & Chunkware.

I have put together a video tutorial explaining how to hook up stereo sidechaining in CubaseSX using our otiumFX Compadre compressor. Download here: Sidechaining in CubaseSX using Compadre VST (6,87MB)

Cheers,
Rune

beeswaks · Post by **beeswaks** » Sun May 08, 2005 3:06 pm

You should also try the slimslowslider sidech comp, it's not the best around, but at least it's free.

http://www.ismusic.ne.jp/slim_slow_slider/vst/#sidech

GCO1 sidechaining w/ key in? anybody? Torben?

peace.

Torben · Post by **Torben** » Sun May 08, 2005 4:12 pm

beeswaks wrote:You should also try the slimslowslider sidech comp, it's not the best around, but at least it's free.

http://www.ismusic.ne.jp/slim_slow_slider/vst/#sidech

GCO1 sidechaining w/ key in? anybody? Torben?

peace.

Nope, GUP-1 and GAC-1 are the only ones for now. And they come with both stereo and mono side chain

http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/gup-1.php
http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/gac-1.php

Torben

PeterL · Post by **PeterL** » Mon May 09, 2005 9:13 am

EoN604 wrote:Can anyone give me some info or point me to links/tutorials on how to do sidechain compression in Cubase SX2? Is there a way to do it within cubase? or does it require a special VSTi?

Look here

EoN604 · Post by **EoN604** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:54 am

Ahh you guys are champions! It works!

I downloaded the compressor beeswaks mentioned:

beeswaks wrote:You should also try the slimslowslider sidech comp, it's not the best around, but at least it's free.

http://www.ismusic.ne.jp/slim_slow_slider/vst/#sidech

It all seems to work ok.. Can i just ask, is the quality of this compressor considered good? or is it garbage?

Also, the 'attack, hold and release' refers to the actual compression characteristics? Ie a low attack will cause the compressor to kick in fast, and a long release will cause the compressor to take longer to end etc?

Thanks guys!!

Sidechain Compression