I’ve spent 20 years as a producer and mixing engineer learning what works and what doesn’t. Free tools, tutorials, articles, and a compression course – all built to help you actually hear what’s happening in your recording, mix and master, not just memorise settings.
Get the Compression Cheat Sheet
Starting points for every common source and compression goal, in a printable PDF. Keep it next to your DAW so you're not guessing mid-session.
Find Your Starting Point
Select what you're compressing and what you want to achieve. Get settings based on real-world practice.
Try the Calculator →See What Your Compressor Does
Watch attack and release in real-time. Finally understand why slow attack creates punch.
Try the Visualiser →Ask Dan
Got a compression question? Ask Dan - AI-powered mixing advice trained on 20 years of real-world engineering experience. Like having a mix engineer in your pocket.
What Does Attack Time Do? (And Why You're Probably Using It Backwards)
Fast attack doesn't mean more punch - it means less. Learn the front end/back end framework that finally makes attack time click.
Read Tutorial →Why Does My Compression Sound Bad? 9 Symptoms, 9 Fixes
Squashed mix, lost punch, lifeless vocals - diagnose compression problems by symptom, not by guessing what went wrong.
Read Tutorial →9 Steps to Get Your Band Ready for the Studio
What to do before you book studio time. Preparation, rehearsal, and the things most bands forget.
Read Article →Copyright, Royalties and Collaborating in the Music Industry
What every songwriter needs to know about ownership, splits, and collecting the royalties you've earned.
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