Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
@lightshard.bsky.social
Music maker, DAW Scientist, Sound Designer
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Go Linktree or Soundcloud. (Streaming services soon. -ish maybe.. probably... yes.. certainly? it'll happen, just wait)
The Threshold defines “when” compression will occur.
It’s the exact point (in decibel) at which the detector will kick in and nag the processor to turn the sound down.
It’s the exact point (in decibel) at which the detector will kick in and nag the processor to turn the sound down.
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The Threshold defines “when” compression will occur.
It’s the exact point (in decibel) at which the detector will kick in and nag the processor to turn the sound down.
It’s the exact point (in decibel) at which the detector will kick in and nag the processor to turn the sound down.
Most VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) based compressor circuits tend to look somewhat like this.
This is a feedforward style design, where the detector is fed before the processing stage by the input.
Usually VCA comps can be quite transparent when used in practice.
This is a feedforward style design, where the detector is fed before the processing stage by the input.
Usually VCA comps can be quite transparent when used in practice.
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Most VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) based compressor circuits tend to look somewhat like this.
This is a feedforward style design, where the detector is fed before the processing stage by the input.
Usually VCA comps can be quite transparent when used in practice.
This is a feedforward style design, where the detector is fed before the processing stage by the input.
Usually VCA comps can be quite transparent when used in practice.
The ratio of a compressor defines the “amount” of compression the processor stage will do.
So for a ratio of 10:1 (read ten-to-one) we say that “for every 10dB (decibel) above the threshold, only 1dB will remain.”
1:1 is linear, and means no change will take place.
So for a ratio of 10:1 (read ten-to-one) we say that “for every 10dB (decibel) above the threshold, only 1dB will remain.”
1:1 is linear, and means no change will take place.
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The ratio of a compressor defines the “amount” of compression the processor stage will do.
So for a ratio of 10:1 (read ten-to-one) we say that “for every 10dB (decibel) above the threshold, only 1dB will remain.”
1:1 is linear, and means no change will take place.
So for a ratio of 10:1 (read ten-to-one) we say that “for every 10dB (decibel) above the threshold, only 1dB will remain.”
1:1 is linear, and means no change will take place.
3 types of dynamic processing:
Downward compressors control the loudest part of your signal.
Limiting prevents going any louder than a defined point.
Overcompression drastically reduces sounds that are too loud.
Downward compressors control the loudest part of your signal.
Limiting prevents going any louder than a defined point.
Overcompression drastically reduces sounds that are too loud.
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
3 types of dynamic processing:
Downward compressors control the loudest part of your signal.
Limiting prevents going any louder than a defined point.
Overcompression drastically reduces sounds that are too loud.
Downward compressors control the loudest part of your signal.
Limiting prevents going any louder than a defined point.
Overcompression drastically reduces sounds that are too loud.
Layering multiple compression configurations has drastically changed the way I mix. Especially for vocals and bass design!
Last year I spent a great deal of my time delving into dynamics processing and experimenting with compressor combos. Which netted great results! 🎣
Last year I spent a great deal of my time delving into dynamics processing and experimenting with compressor combos. Which netted great results! 🎣
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Layering multiple compression configurations has drastically changed the way I mix. Especially for vocals and bass design!
Last year I spent a great deal of my time delving into dynamics processing and experimenting with compressor combos. Which netted great results! 🎣
Last year I spent a great deal of my time delving into dynamics processing and experimenting with compressor combos. Which netted great results! 🎣
Focus on the difference, you’ll only see the difference.
Focus on the similarity, you’ll only see the similarity.
Positive or negative, neutral or chaotic.
Pick the plants you choose to water cautiously. 🌱
Focus on the similarity, you’ll only see the similarity.
Positive or negative, neutral or chaotic.
Pick the plants you choose to water cautiously. 🌱
January 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Focus on the difference, you’ll only see the difference.
Focus on the similarity, you’ll only see the similarity.
Positive or negative, neutral or chaotic.
Pick the plants you choose to water cautiously. 🌱
Focus on the similarity, you’ll only see the similarity.
Positive or negative, neutral or chaotic.
Pick the plants you choose to water cautiously. 🌱
Reposted by Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
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January 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Tokyo Dawn Labs TDR SlickEQ Mastering is now $19 at Audio Deluxe, a 62% discount. Offer ends January 23rd. [Affiliate Link]
🔗 audiodeluxe.com/collections/...
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I’ve often gotten this intense nervousness before joining a VC (voice chat). Especially if I’m still kinda the new guy. 😀 The what if game can get, intense.
I’ve been practicing getting over it for the last year. If you struggle with this, know that you’re not alone. 💪
I’ve been practicing getting over it for the last year. If you struggle with this, know that you’re not alone. 💪
January 21, 2026 at 7:32 AM
I’ve often gotten this intense nervousness before joining a VC (voice chat). Especially if I’m still kinda the new guy. 😀 The what if game can get, intense.
I’ve been practicing getting over it for the last year. If you struggle with this, know that you’re not alone. 💪
I’ve been practicing getting over it for the last year. If you struggle with this, know that you’re not alone. 💪
Testing 1..2.. 🎤
January 20, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Testing 1..2.. 🎤
New Wood Block Snare tutorial on Twitter.
Will upload here when I get home today. Was in a bit of a rush this morning 😅
Will upload here when I get home today. Was in a bit of a rush this morning 😅
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
New Wood Block Snare tutorial on Twitter.
Will upload here when I get home today. Was in a bit of a rush this morning 😅
Will upload here when I get home today. Was in a bit of a rush this morning 😅
Hello Bluesky friends, how are you today?
September 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Hello Bluesky friends, how are you today?
Fun little rough test! I present to you, virtual in the box band: 🎸
Song: Light Shard - Forgiven (Broken Again)
Main Tools:
Dreamtonics - Synthsizer V (Vocals) [HXVOC]
Ample Sound - J Bass (Bass)
Geoffrey Day - SurrealGuitars (Serum2 Guitars)
BFDDrums - BFD3 (Drums)
Song: Light Shard - Forgiven (Broken Again)
Main Tools:
Dreamtonics - Synthsizer V (Vocals) [HXVOC]
Ample Sound - J Bass (Bass)
Geoffrey Day - SurrealGuitars (Serum2 Guitars)
BFDDrums - BFD3 (Drums)
August 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Fun little rough test! I present to you, virtual in the box band: 🎸
Song: Light Shard - Forgiven (Broken Again)
Main Tools:
Dreamtonics - Synthsizer V (Vocals) [HXVOC]
Ample Sound - J Bass (Bass)
Geoffrey Day - SurrealGuitars (Serum2 Guitars)
BFDDrums - BFD3 (Drums)
Song: Light Shard - Forgiven (Broken Again)
Main Tools:
Dreamtonics - Synthsizer V (Vocals) [HXVOC]
Ample Sound - J Bass (Bass)
Geoffrey Day - SurrealGuitars (Serum2 Guitars)
BFDDrums - BFD3 (Drums)
Are you there? 😶
Did we listen? 👂🏽
Where's the sun? 🔥
What's my vision? 👁️
Did we listen? 👂🏽
Where's the sun? 🔥
What's my vision? 👁️
July 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Are you there? 😶
Did we listen? 👂🏽
Where's the sun? 🔥
What's my vision? 👁️
Did we listen? 👂🏽
Where's the sun? 🔥
What's my vision? 👁️
Reposted by Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
here!! youtu.be/FEdN3VutOLw
Alohaii - Better Luck Next Time (feat. Shiki Miyoshino) - sab3r's Duet Remix
hey everyone! thank you so much to Alohaii and Shiki for running this contest, it took me a couple attempts but here's what I created! thank you so much for listening, it means the world ❤️ #BetterLuckNextRemix
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
here!! youtu.be/FEdN3VutOLw
LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
surprise! my remix of Alohaii's "Better Luck Next Time" is out now! I decided to turn it into a duet remix, thank you for listening and I hope you love it ❤️
July 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Reposted by Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
surprise! my remix of Alohaii's "Better Luck Next Time" is out now! I decided to turn it into a duet remix, thank you for listening and I hope you love it ❤️
July 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
surprise! my remix of Alohaii's "Better Luck Next Time" is out now! I decided to turn it into a duet remix, thank you for listening and I hope you love it ❤️
Reposted by Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
H̶̢̺̿́Ę̷̂Ļ̸̀́L̷̼͆͋Ȍ̴̫͓ ̸͓͙̿A̶̪̳̚B̸̢̭͂̂L̷͈̖͂̀Ȇ̸̻͌͜T̷͇̆̍O̴̧̺͑N̷̹̣͊̈ ̸̗͆̾L̵̈́ͅİ̵̮́V̵̧̑E̴̯͗ ̶͍̐Ŭ̴̯̚S̴͕͒̚ͅE̸͕͋R̸̲̫̎S̶͇̓
April 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
H̶̢̺̿́Ę̷̂Ļ̸̀́L̷̼͆͋Ȍ̴̫͓ ̸͓͙̿A̶̪̳̚B̸̢̭͂̂L̷͈̖͂̀Ȇ̸̻͌͜T̷͇̆̍O̴̧̺͑N̷̹̣͊̈ ̸̗͆̾L̵̈́ͅİ̵̮́V̵̧̑E̴̯͗ ̶͍̐Ŭ̴̯̚S̴͕͒̚ͅE̸͕͋R̸̲̫̎S̶͇̓
Ḧ̷̰́E̴̯̔L̵̢̒̅Ĺ̸̪̏O̸͎͝ ̴̳͑̈B̶͓̀I̵̫̠͑͠T̵̼͋W̴͖̩͐Ḯ̵̬͂͜G̶̢̧̓̈ ̵̠͂U̵̩͝Ŝ̵̞͂ͅȆ̷̺̗͂Ṛ̷̛͈́S̴͇̀ͅ
April 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ḧ̷̰́E̴̯̔L̵̢̒̅Ĺ̸̪̏O̸͎͝ ̴̳͑̈B̶͓̀I̵̫̠͑͠T̵̼͋W̴͖̩͐Ḯ̵̬͂͜G̶̢̧̓̈ ̵̠͂U̵̩͝Ŝ̵̞͂ͅȆ̷̺̗͂Ṛ̷̛͈́S̴͇̀ͅ
H̸̲̑E̴̒͝ͅḶ̷͎̕Ḻ̶͐̕Ȏ̸̡̘͛ ̸̜̳̇F̷̺̽L̷͓̆̏ ̵͉͎̌S̶̳͝T̵̪̹̄̈́U̷̧͑̌D̷̮͕̆I̸̧͑O̶̟͌ ̷̱̋͘U̸̱̭̓̕S̷͎̈́Ê̶̱̝R̴̫̺͗̕Ŝ̶̭̃
April 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
H̸̲̑E̴̒͝ͅḶ̷͎̕Ḻ̶͐̕Ȏ̸̡̘͛ ̸̜̳̇F̷̺̽L̷͓̆̏ ̵͉͎̌S̶̳͝T̵̪̹̄̈́U̷̧͑̌D̷̮͕̆I̸̧͑O̶̟͌ ̷̱̋͘U̸̱̭̓̕S̷͎̈́Ê̶̱̝R̴̫̺͗̕Ŝ̶̭̃
Amazing compressor. Love using it on every mix 🙏
Universal Audio's API 2500 Bus Compressor is now $59, an 80% discount. Offer ends April 14th.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Amazing compressor. Love using it on every mix 🙏
Reposted by Light Shard | The Audio NPC 🚶♂️
A love story. 🥰
(may be subject to change)
(may be subject to change)
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A love story. 🥰
(may be subject to change)
(may be subject to change)
A love story. 🥰
(may be subject to change)
(may be subject to change)
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A love story. 🥰
(may be subject to change)
(may be subject to change)
No music related post today, sorry! But here: take these butterflies! 🦋
You gain: several butterflies!
ChaChaan! 🎺
You gain: several butterflies!
ChaChaan! 🎺
February 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
No music related post today, sorry! But here: take these butterflies! 🦋
You gain: several butterflies!
ChaChaan! 🎺
You gain: several butterflies!
ChaChaan! 🎺