I agree, normalize and compression are two different things.

I don't like compression of vocals or backing tracks for live performance. It weakens the dynamics.

Compression for a guitar will allow more sustain, but that's different from compression of the finished product.

I've not tried LUFS, but I'll look into it. Still, if it requires ears, it probably won't save that much time.

We have over 600 songs, and I keep a note pad on stage. If a particular backing track seems too loud or too soft, after I thought I had it right, I make a note and then use Audacity to boost or cut it a bit.

I'm usually pretty good with the first judgment, but sometimes it needs some more.


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