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Understanding signal processing order

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Understanding signal processing order

- [Voiceover] It's safe to say that the nuts and bolts of signal processing, is EQ and compression. And we've talked about different ways to set those individual devices up. But I also want you to think about the order in which you process a sound. In other words, what comes first, the compressor or the EQ? So I wanna demonstrate a couple of different instruments that will show you some vast differences in sound according to the order in which you place your processors. The first example is a simple one, and it's all done within the plugin itself, and I've got this SSL plugin going again. I'm gonna solo the snare drum. Listen to this. (drums) And this is without any signal processing at all. (drums) Airs on. So I've added some compression and some gate and some EQ. Some radical EQ. And see how the ring has gone away? Hear again. (drums) Okay, but here's something you might not realize happens. Right now, the way it is, the compressor comes first, and then the EQ. So the signal gets…

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