As a bonus, the Gain for the two bands lets you adjust the tonality of the bass while mixing and, if you want to dig even deeper, you can also open the Parameter panel and adjust the compressor attack/release times for each band. I also used the global Mix control to blend the original and processed signals to taste: essentially, this is parallel compression, and the end result is a part that’s much more even and easier to sit in the mix. The Up and Down ratios can be adjusted to taste alongside the Up and Down thresholds, these allow you to dial in as much/little upward and downward compression as you require. Squasher is set to two‑band mode, with the split around 200Hz, and each band applying upward compression to make quiet notes louder and downward compression to make louder notes quieter. My aim was to achieve a more consistent signal level without resorting to heavy (and more noticeable) downward compression of the signal peaks. Squasher can do this too.Įxample 1 screenshot (and audio example) shows how I treated an electric bass guitar part.
As well as bringing down the peaks, they can also raise quieter notes/sounds. Conventional (downward) compression has its place, but detailed volume automation and plug‑ins such as Waves’ MV2, Vocal Rider and Bass Rider offer additional possibilities. In most contemporary mixing contexts, mix‑critical elements such as bass and lead vocals need to maintain a broadly consistent level throughout. You’ll find audio examples for each tip on the SOS website ( ). To help you get started, here’s my choice of four things to try with Squasher. The new Squasher plug‑in Cubase 11 (Elements, Artist and Pro) has obvious appeal as a ‘make it loud’ tool for EDM but, with downward and upward compression, multiband operation and band‑specific side‑chains, it’s capable of much more. We explore four ways to make the most of Cubase 11’s new multiband Squasher plug‑in. Example 1: Squasher, used in two‑band mode to even out a recording of a bass guitar performed with too much dynamic variation.
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