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Sidechain Compression For Modern House

A practical guide to pump, glue, and groove — without the obvious 2012 ducking sound.

Kairo··6 min read
Sidechain Compression For Modern House

Pick the right source

Kick-triggered sidechain works, but a dedicated ghost trigger gives you control over shape and timing independent of the kick's tail.

Shape, don't pump

Use fast attack, medium release, 3–5dB of reduction. You're sculpting groove, not announcing the kick.

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