Let’s get our heads around the basic controls of the Logic Pro X Compressor. This is particularly true when dealing with plugins that are modeled on vintage hardware as often the coloration they add to the signal is more desirable than the compression itself. A compressor can be used to even out the level of an individual track, or it can add bite, color, crunch, or creative effects to otherwise simple instruments. There are many uses for audio compression and other dynamics processors. (Note that this is a mono track.) What Is Compression For? If you’re not sure where to find Compressor, choose an audio or instrument track, add a plugin, and look under the “Dynamics” sub-menu. We’ll take you through the different compressor models packed into this one plugin, and even give you a little creative advice on what to do with each model. If you want to master compression with just the stock plugins, we’ve got you covered. While our DAW’s stock tools are great for mixing, they are often designed to be “transparent”, so won’t add any extra sonic mojo.Ī lot of users don’t realize the good news: Logic Pro X has already included beautiful-sounding models of famous analog compressors for you to play with! These can be expensive ( but don’t have to be, check out out favorite free compressor plugins here), especially if you’re looking at top-of-the-line hardware modeled compressor plugins with extra warmth and color. Often, we producers are encouraged to resort to third-party VST compressor plugins. Simply named “Compressor”, the stock compressor in Logic Pro X is a standard AU plugin that is included when you purchase Logic Pro X.