What causes the "pulsing" or "pumping" on a track? Compression?

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Music Afficionado
Member Since: Aug 12, 2008

I normally use EQ and compression on every vox track. A few months ago I started putting a Limiter at the end and liked the results. I recently upgraded my systems and my old plug-ins (and settings) did not carry over. Now I hear that "pulsing" or "pumping" on tracks where I am applying FX. Is it something on the compressor , i.e. Attack thats not set correctly that causes this to happen?

I am using Waves, T-Racks and/or Masterworks Plug-ins for the most part.

Thanks.

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Hold 'Em Czar
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Since: Dec 30, 2004


Nov 21, 2010 12:32 pm

yes, your compressor/limiter settings are a bit too much....ease off the ratio and the threshold some and it'll go down.....check out my article called "compression bootcamp" somewhere around here for help dialing in good settings.

Hold 'Em Czar
Member
Since: Dec 30, 2004


Nov 21, 2010 12:33 pm

ahh here it is...

www.homerecordingconnecti...ory&id=1470

Music Afficionado
Member
Since: Aug 12, 2008


Nov 22, 2010 10:05 am

Thanks - I will definitely check that out.

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