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Furthermore, reflections are coming from everywhere in a closed box. Mics must be placed close to the strings, and this predictably results in hot spots. However, closing the lid creates a very different sound and produces a radically different audio environment for the transducers inside the piano. For obvious isolation reasons, the lid is closed during performances. On the James Taylor tour, we carry a beautiful Yamaha C7 MIDI grand piano that is expertly maintained and tuned by Mark Konrad, our keyboard tech.
CLA 2A WAVES TRIAL
I have yet to encounter a “one size fits all” compressor, so I always go through a trial and error process for each input until I find the plugin that properly marries itself to the timbre and dynamics of an instrument.
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I also choose plugins that enhance the differing musical properties of each instrument. That’s the minimum asked of a compressor plugin. However, it’s never enough to just “sit” on the dynamics of an instrument. It becomes necessary to employ electronic hands to exert that control.īy definition, correct application of compression makes softer parts louder and louder parts softer, with the goal of making it easier to hear and appreciate the characteristics of that particular instrument or vocal in the mix. An engineer simply doesn’t have enough hands, fingers or the multitasking mentality to exercise constant vigilance over the all the instruments in a 60-plus input show. The task of live mixing has many recurring challenges, and one of the most difficult to accomplish successfully is maintaining control over the dynamics of each instrument without sacrificing the natural energy and expression of the musicians. This current entry will focus on my compressor of choice for the acoustic grand piano: the Waves CLA-2A Classic Compressor. By now it should be apparent that I like to use a lot of compressors. In previous columns, various Waves plugins that I use on vocals, horns, violins, electric guitars, bass guitars and drums have been discussed.