What Is an Expander? | Audio Dynamics 101

What is an expander, and how can they be used in your audio production to improve your next production? Follow along as Sam Loose demystifies dynamics processing, continuing with expanders. Learn what expanders are and how they increase the dynamic range of a signal, and discover for yourself how expanders can be used in mixing and mastering to create a more cohesive song. Learn more about expanders: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/audi... To get access to the plug-ins that are used in this video, along with exclusive mixing and mastering tutorials, start a free trial of Music Production Suite Pro: https://www.izotope.com/en/membership... Watch the rest of the Audio Dynamics 101 video series:    • Audio Dynamics 101   0:00 Intro 0:46 What is an expander? 1:28 Parameters of an expander 2:41 How to use an expander in mixing 3:25 Audio example of an expander in mixing 3:43 How to use an expander in mastering 4:11 Audio example of an expander in mastering 4:25 Demo free plug-ins with expanders 4:50 Outro #expanders #audiodynamics #izotope