Bandlab: Configuring 76 and 2A Compressors

Demo summary
The creator walks through setting up a serial compression chain using the 76 compressor (4:1 ratio, fast release) followed by a 2A compressor to smooth out the vocal dynamics.
Step-by-step
- Select the 76 compressor
- Set the ratio to 4:1
- Set the attack to approximately 2
- Set the release to 1 for a fast response
- Adjust the input and output levels on the 76 compressor
- Add a 2A compressor after the 76 compressor
- Set the 2A to 'Compress' mode
- Adjust the Squeeze and Gain on the 2A compressor
Options
- Switch the 2A to 'Limit' mode to act as a brick wall
Tips
- Use a fast release on the 76 compressor to catch peaks early in the chain
- Follow the 76 with a 2A compressor to avoid over-compressing with a single unit
- Leave the 2A in compress mode rather than limit to avoid squeezing the life out of the audio
Highlights
“this compressor right here is amazing”
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