parallel compression

Achieving a Pro Mix with Just Two Plugins / March 9, 2026 by Jared Atol

In this video, I mixed a live church recording using only two plugins — an SSL Channel Strip and a Distressor. The experiment proved that technique and

decision-making matter more than a full plugin arsenal.

Mastering Compression in Church Broadcast Mixes / January 12, 2026 by Jared Atol

Compression is one of the most misunderstood tools in church broadcast mixing. In this post, I break down how attack and release, parallel compression, and mix bus strategy can help you create clearer, more musical live stream mixes without killing dynamics.