To achieve punchy drums without increasing their dynamic range, use a transient shaper before a limiter.
While a limiter, functioning as a compressor with an infinite ratio, reduces all levels in the mix, a transient shaper boosts transients differently.
By placing the transient shaper first, you can enhance the perceived dynamic range of the mix, adding punch without altering the overall dynamics.
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