04-05-2014, 01:16 AM
wow, 20:1 is bordering on using a limiter 
I don't remember the specifics but I think I used a compressor running around 10:1 to aggressively bring down the really high peaks followed by another one with something like 1.6:1 with a very round knee, and the attack and release were set so they it was hovering around the knee, to even it out a bit. that's a strategy I've been using more lately after many have suggested it, and I find it helps make the compression a bit more transparent... but a 20:1 ratio did the trick, and if it SOUNDS good, it IS good 
That's what I love about mixing... there are no right or wrong answers if it makes you feel good.
I don't remember the specifics but I think I used a compressor running around 10:1 to aggressively bring down the really high peaks followed by another one with something like 1.6:1 with a very round knee, and the attack and release were set so they it was hovering around the knee, to even it out a bit. that's a strategy I've been using more lately after many have suggested it, and I find it helps make the compression a bit more transparent... but a 20:1 ratio did the trick, and if it SOUNDS good, it IS good That's what I love about mixing... there are no right or wrong answers if it makes you feel good.
I'm grateful for comments and suggestions. Thank you for listening!