Mixing Loud with CTZ - Ep. 14 - Considerations for sidechain ducking

In this video, I explain and demonstrate some considerations about sidechain ducking sounds to other sounds, in the context of the CTZ approach. This is episode 14 in a series about how to mix for loudness, in large part by using a specific approach to gainstaging and dynamic range control that I call the "Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) strategy". 0:00 - In this video 1:17 - Duck EVERYTHING to the loudest framework sounds 5:18 - Don't forget to duck your aux/FX returns too 6:20 - Don't forget to duck your drum tops too 8:44 - Duck on busses, not on tracks 11:40 - Every bus needs a different ducking length and shape 17:04 - Use spectral duckers for vocals Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:    • Mixing Loud with the Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) st...   Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O...) This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse. If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks! Baphometrix: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuA... DubSkald: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2...   / baphometrix   ================ Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics! Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at: https://www.beatstars.com/niicolondon ================ Credit reel graphics: https://www.beatstars.com/niicolondon Credit reel music: Baphometrix