Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Ever notice how your parallel compression or saturation sounds off when you move your vocal fader?
You’re not imagining it, it’s all about how your send levels are set up.
In this video, I’ll break down the real difference between pre-fader and post-fader sends in Cubase (or any DAW), and show you how the wrong setup can totally wreck your parallel compression balance.
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:23 Why Your Parallel Compression Might Sound Wrong
01:23 Post-Fader Sends Explained (Reverb & Delay Example)
01:55 Why Post-Fader Fails for Parallel Compression
03:01 Switching to Pre-Fader Sends
03:26 How to Keep the Parallel Balance Intact
03:49 Fix #1 – Use a Group Channel
04:30 Sponsor Shout-Out: Jay-Z Microphones
05:11 Fix #2 – Use a VCA Fader (Best Method)
06:29 Does It Really Matter? My Take
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
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Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
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CUBASE 14 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
🔥 Get Your FREE "7 VOCAL DELAY TECHNIQUES You Don't Want to Miss".
Add Depth, Space & Character to Your Vocal Mixes, and bring your vocals to life in any mix.
👉 https://mixdown.online/vocaldelay
Ever notice how your parallel compression or saturation sounds off when you move your vocal fader?
You’re not imagining it, it’s all about how your send levels are set up.
In this video, I’ll break down the real difference between pre-fader and post-fader sends in Cubase (or any DAW), and show you how the wrong setup can totally wreck your parallel compression balance.
🎤 This video is sponsored by JZ Mics.
👉 intshop.jzmic.com
🔥 Enjoy the 50%OFF Black Friday Sale + an EXTRA 10%OFF with coupon code MIXDOWN10 at checkout.
=================================
ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS NOW ➜ JOIN OUR COURSES
=================================
FOR CUBASE
➡️ THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUBASE - Get FULL CONTROL over CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cubase
➡️ THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CUBASE MIXING PLUGINS
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-cubase-plugins
FOR MIXING
➡️ The Ultimate CUBASE MIXING Masterclass - Craft Professional, Radio-Ready Mixes Using Only the Tools Available to You in CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/The-Ultimate-Cubase-Mixing-Masterclass
FOR RECORDING
➡️ PRO HOME RECORDING WITH CUBASE - Discover the secret to recording amazing sounding tracks, in the comfort of your home studio, with the gear you already have.
👉 mixdownonline.com/recording
FOR MASTERING
➡️ The EASY PATH to PRO Home MASTERING - Learn how to master your music like a pro with simple, effective techniques — no expensive gear required.
👉 mixdownonline.com/mastering
=================================
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
=================================
Instagram: instagram.com/mixdownonline
Facebook: facebook.com/mixdownonline
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/@mixdownonline
Website: mixdownonline.com
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:23 Why Your Parallel Compression Might Sound Wrong
01:23 Post-Fader Sends Explained (Reverb & Delay Example)
01:55 Why Post-Fader Fails for Parallel Compression
03:01 Switching to Pre-Fader Sends
03:26 How to Keep the Parallel Balance Intact
03:49 Fix #1 – Use a Group Channel
04:30 Sponsor Shout-Out: Jay-Z Microphones
05:11 Fix #2 – Use a VCA Fader (Best Method)
06:29 Does It Really Matter? My Take
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
=================================
Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
=================================
CUBASE 14 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
