Learn to dial in compressors like a pro.
In this video, producer and engineer Drew Mazurek explains the Headroom (HR) screw — an often overlooked but incredibly useful feature found on many UAD plug-in compressors, like the API 2500 Bus Compressor and Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter.
This control helps you fine-tune the amount of compression, saturation, and coloration without needing to readjust other settings. Drew shows you exactly how it works, why it’s a time-saver, and gives you examples of how to use it effectively in your mixes.
