Welcome to the ART SCL2 section of Illustrious Sound!
This space is all about exploring what a solid stereo compressor/limiter can do for your sound. The SCL2 can gently glue a mix together, add punch to drums, or keep levels under control when things get rowdy. Whether you’re dialing in transparent compression, experimenting with stereo linking, or pushing it for creative pumping effects, these posts focus on one approach at a time — learning by tweaking.
Entry 64 – Exploring the Setup
Working Outside My Comfort Zone Working outside of my comfort zone is not something I’m particularly known for. I don’t like change much. Change inside my studio—new gear, new toys, new ideas—I love. Change elsewhere? Not so much. As I’ve mentioned in previous...




