Whether you’re using parallel compression on drums or vocals, you’ll need to automate their volume at some point.

What happens when you do volume automation? Let’s look at a few common mistakes people make when using parallel compression. There is, however, a few drawback to using parallel compression. Parallel Compression Mistakes You Should AVOID! 🤦‍♂️ With a parallel channel, you have more possibilities, such as: I find this method works better than using the Dry/Wet mix knob directly on your drums. Finally, make sure that your compressor is set to 100% Wet.