What TF is Glue? | Using Compressions to Add Cohesion

In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu explore the concept of "glue" in music mixing and how compression can add cohesion to your tracks. They introduce the idea of glue and its critical importance for genres featuring live instruments, such as rock and country. Dee Kei and Lu also discuss why glue might be less essential in hip-hop and other sample-based genres. Listen in as they delve into techniques like using compression and short reverbs to create sonic cohesion, making your mixes sound more unified and polished. Tune in to enhance your understanding and application of glue in your own mixing projects.

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