Do you typically EQ and compress before using Transient Master, or do you do the opposite?
Generally, I apply equalization and compression before the Transient Master.
Compression already helps to bring more definition to the transients, so I use Transient Master afterward only to sculpt the sound further and add a final touch.
However, if I want to dry out excessive reverb on a sample, as I mentioned earlier, I place the Transient Master as the first plugin in the processing chain, because in this specific case, I’m using it to clean up the sound, not to bring out prominence.
Pro tip from WELKER: Creating contrast – not all elements need sharper transients. Soften some to push them back in the mix and make space for others to stand out.
