Either or not you have perfect mix,final shape of the track is made on master stage and will sounds different than final mix.
The types of compression is choice between fast,medium or slow attack and release.
There is 4 main types of compressors,but to me the choice is basically 3 - fast medium and slow reaction of the compressor or something in between,depending on material,for example ambient sound is defined by slow attack and release.
So far i prefer medium settings,but experiment with fast /fet compression as well.
I guess it's all about to fine the right setting on master buss,using right tools,shaping best 'Master'.
If somebody have opinion about the best setting for ultimate master compression,please share.
For me ration over 1. 5 max 1.7 is not good idea on master buss.
2:1 in most cases is already audible and ruin the mix imo.
Threshold on mastering stage is flexible ,but to me 3-6 db range is safe.
Multiband compressors aren't suitable for mastering,unless the design is dedicated,they do the opposite actually,separate bands,which is good on mixing stage,when on master we need to shape all material as one band.
Sharing this to newbies here.
Which tool is best for this or that is personal preference.
Vari Mu seems to be useful for both mixing and mastering,mostly because of the tube saturation.
Please share ideas on what you find useful as plugin or technique,the idea of the topic is sharing personal experience.
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