Audio Mixing Tips and Tricks - Side-chain compression or 'ducking'. For more info, go to www.waves.com

Here a a quick technique called ducking (side chain) that will help instruments that cover the same frequencies work better together. All you need is a compressor plugin that has a side chain enable button.

Learn more about Side-Chain in ProTools

Learn more about Side-Chain In Cubase SX

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How to create sidechaining in SX for use with compression or gate effects.

This came from the now defunct audiofarm website and was made by a user called "Counterpoint".