Using multiband saturation to increase loudness
Use a multiband saturator/exciter to generate more frequencies. If the high mids are lacking, saturate the low mids. You can also do the same to increase energy in the highs, which typically lack energy.^[ How To Make A Mix SOUND Louder… Without Increasing Level!]
The upper midrange frequencies are where our ears are most-attuned. Anything well-balanced in this way will sound louder.^[ Why your mixes sound thin and weak (probably)]
I use Saturn 2 for this purpose.
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How to increase perceived loudness
How to increase perceived loudness
It’s all about frequency balance.[^1]
[^1]: [Perceived Loudness
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Using saturation to add presence
Using saturation to add presence Saturation and clipping can bring a sound closer to the front.1 This is because saturation...