In DAW software, this is usually the FX you see in the mixing session.Connecting as inserts makes them in series with the signal paths. In most cases, you should be using the “Insert FX” feature in your mixer when connecting a compressor and EQ. It depends on the sound you are working on. There are also instances where you need to compress before you apply EQ. Some applications need you to EQ before you compress. In most audio mixing practices, these two effects are used together (in tandem with one another). Step1: Connecting EQ and Compressor to your MixerĮQ works by altering the frequency response of the signal. This post assumes you have basic knowledge about pre-faders, post-faders, aux sends/return and Insert FX. The principle of operation is basically the same except that its more flexible in software.
