How to Make a DIY Multiband Compressor in Pro Tools My custom Multiband Compressor For all of the greatness of Pro Tools 10, Avid is missing a critical element: the Multiband Compressor. Actually, I would prefer a high-grade Dynamic EQ if I had a choice between the two (one that doesn't create phase issues, such as the Linear Phase Multiband by Waves ). Of course, there are plenty of third-party plugins available to purchase separately and integrate into PT10. Waves , iZotope , and Blue Cat are a few of the brand names you may be considering. However, for those of us on a budget it's not always practical to shell out $250-$500 if there's a workaround. This brings me to my focal point for this article: let's learn how to create a Multiband Compressor without spending a dime. The goal is to achieve dynamics control over individual frequency ranges as opposed to the entire mix. This will allow you to fine tune how the bass...
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