{"id":16442,"date":"2022-05-05T08:06:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T08:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/?post_type=product&p=16442"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:22:42","slug":"the-stem-mix-compression-matrix","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/categorias\/compresores-limitadores\/the-stem-mix-compression-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"The Stem Mix Compression Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 channel stem mix & compression matrix
\nSeparate Side Chain Mix
\nStem compression
\nDirect \u00absolo\u00bb stem outputs, with global processing applied
\nStereo mix output<\/span><\/p>\n

The Circuit
\nThe basic circuit consists of 8 channels, grouped into stereo, and a master compression engine that feeds back to
\neach channel\/stem.
\nEach channel is split into a side chain mix, which sums into the compression side chain. The control voltage is routed
\nback through stem compression mixer, where you can adjust the amount of compression folding back to each stem.
\nIn addition to that, there is a direct stem output, and a fully featured compression section.<\/p>\n

The Philosophy
\nThe aim was to create a flexible, channel-split mix-bus compressor for modern, hybrid and hardware mixing. With
\nthe side chain mix and stem mix compression return, you can easily expand your possibilities in an integrated, hands
\non manner.
\nIn extreme examples, it can be used it as a drum sub mixer, with only the snare attacking the compression circuit, or
\nyou can simply set all SC mix controls flat on all subgroups, summing to stereo.
\nThe stem outputs on all channels are useful in terms of delivering stems for further processing or stem mastering.
\nThe idea is, you can get 95% of the way rolling your hybrid set-up, and with the stems back itb, you can do minor
\ntweaks for mix polishing or mastering applications.
\nStem outputs deliver the isolated tracks, with the master processing applied, as if the channel was still \u201cpart of the
\nwhole\u201d in terms of buss processing.<\/p>\n

Stem Mix
\nThis is your standard, signal path gain controls.
\nThe channel gain controls gain section come into play when adjusting levels relative to the offset in balance brought
\non by outboard processing, and also depends on how well the mix elements blend\/mix during hybrid operation.
\nRange is +\/-5dB<\/p>\n

Side Chain Mix
\nThe Side Chain mixer adjust the levels going into the engine room of the master compression section. In essense,
\nthis lets you adjust what the compressor sees, and triggers off of.
\nYou can do odd things, like bring up elements further than they are in the signal path to push harder, back off bass
\nelements to inject less low end, or just set them all flat, so everything goes into the side chain as per usual.
\nWhat really matters is, how the SC Mix makes your compression react, but in the master section, you\u2019ll find a \u201cSC
\nLISTEN\u201d function, which routes the Side Chain Mix to the output for auditioning. (Please note the fidelity of the Side
\nChain Mix is lower than the fidelity of the actual signal path, if you want to use it creatively for processing).<\/p>\n

Stem Compression
\nOn a standard compressor, your compression\/threshold sets the amount of compression. This is no different, apart
\nfrom the fact, that you can send it \u201cper channel\u201d
\nTo put it into context
\n\u25cf When you adjust the Side Chain Mix levels, you dial in the stereo mix the compression side chain sees.
\n\u25cf When you adjust the StemCompression, it determines how much compression folds back to each stereo pair.
\nThere is a compression dial in the master section for global nudges, as well as global gain compensation.<\/p>\n

Attack
\nThe attack time of the dynamic processing.
\nNote that the fastest times are marked red on front, since these can cause distortion on some program material.
\nWe left in those fast settings, even thought they can almost make the unit sound \u201cbroken\u201d in some instances,
\nbecause the mentioned distortion is just as often extremely pleasing and helpful. It depends, and cutting it into
\n\u201csafe\u201d range would leave out something really special.
\nRelease
\nThe release time of the dynamic processing, featuring 3 auto settings, markedly different from each other.
\n1.5:1
\nDefault ratio is around 2:1, and you can activate this function for a softer grab\/smoother knee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

8 channel stem mix & compression matrix Separate Side Chain Mix Stem compression Direct \u00absolo\u00bb stem outputs, with global processing applied Stereo mix output The Circuit The basic circuit consists of 8 channels, grouped into stereo, and a master compression engine that feeds back to each channel\/stem. Each channel is split into a side chain […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16500,"template":"","meta":[],"pwb-brand":[624],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1037,1033],"product_tag":[586,644,678,677],"class_list":["post-16442","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pwb-brand-goly","product_cat-compresores-limitadores","product_cat-sumadores","product_tag-compresor","product_tag-matrix","product_tag-stem","product_tag-sumador","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"brands":[{"id":624,"name":"GOLY","slug":"goly"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=16442"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=16442"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=16442"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=16442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}