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Sidechain Compression Hacks: Pumping Bass & Vocal Ducking in DAWs

1. Kick & Bass Sidechain Ducking

Routing your kick drum as an external sidechain trigger into your bass compressor lowers the bass volume for 50ms every time the kick strikes, eliminating low-end frequency clashing!

2. Vocal-Triggered Synth Ducking

Sidechain heavy synth pads under the lead vocal track to subtly push pads backward when the singer speaks or sings.

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