How To ACTUALLY Use Parallel Processing In Ableton Live

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[@ti-fredtorres2503]

I just discovered this channel a few days ago and am really enjoying it. Danke, Phillip! Recently I've been trying to understand phasing issues and how to avoid them. One thing I learned (I think) is that when a signal is sent to a parallel channel, altered with a low or high EQ/filter cut, and then mixed back with the original signal, there is a risk that the phases will conflict and cancel. That's because the cut changes the phasing dramatically; it's better to use a shelf than a cut. In "Layer 2" of the video, you apply a low cut filter to the parallel channel. Why doesn't that cause phasing issues when it is mixed back with the original signal? Why not use a low shelf instead, which avoids phase changes? I have a guess: the parallel chain is also altered with an echo plugin. That changes the time domain a lot, so there is no chance of a phase conflict with the original signal. Is that right? If not....what are your thoughts on this question of mine? Thanks for any light you can shed.

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[@altberg__]

I couldn´t agree more. Never have anybody touched me like that. haha. Truly a master of his craft and a master of teaching it.

[@TDiamond777]

i honestly would've never thought to use the audio effect rack like that to do "Parallel compression" especially w/ the auto filter only effecting certain Frequencies that is an insane technique im glad i found your channel homie 🔥🔥🔥

[@HenningUhle]

Although Techno is not really my cup of coffee, I like the way you explain things. The few videos I've watched so far since I've found your channel gave me a lot of insights. Thank you very much.

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That means a lot, thank you Henning!

[@Sasha_Sasha018]

Lots of comments about group processing. I support this too 😃 I’m also still waiting for a video on processing percussion and textures in hypnotic techno 😉 Thank you for your videos, I always look forward to it 🤎

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Awesome ;-) And don't worry, your last video suggestion made it to my content pipeline. It's gonna happen, promised!

[@ryanwhitehurst9787]

Would love to see you do an in depth synthesis video on bleeps and clicks like truncate etc. top channel dude 😊

[@KaL3id05k0p3]

Sehr gut erklärt, vielen Dank.

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Sehr gerne! Freut mich das zu hören :)

[@gregorytache571]

It's very nicely explained in the beginning and the way you use it is quick simple, thanks a lot.

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Glad you got some value out of the video!

[@devaux_nl]

I enjoyed this :). Thanks for sharing

[@ermmzmusic]

Glad I found your channel thank you I really appreciate it! Can't wait to see more

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[@sparackattack]

Really nice tutorial! Subscribed and looking forward to more content :) Would you consider making a video where you explain what effects you usually put on certain instruments during the mixdown? For example a glue compressor on the drums, a compressor with settings xy on the vocals, parallel compression on the bass, etc. I guess it always depends on the track but I'm sure there are a few things you do most of the time :) Would be very helpful, especially in the context of electronic music.

[@pickyourselfofficial]

That would be a complete mix walkthrough and yes, I thought about it. I might do it with an actual client project from my studio. The only thing that holds me back is that it would be 1-2hrs long video and given today’s attention span, im not sure that’s a good idea 😂 But I haven’t scratched the idea yet. Another (more realistic) option is to do shorter tutorials on ONE of these subjects (e.g. mixing kick and bass in electronic music).

[@sparackattack]

@@pickyourselfofficial Both concepts sound great. Personally, I would prefer the complete walkthrough, because to me it is also about scenarios like "Ok, now I've compressed the bass - how do I have to adjust my main synth now that the bass is more aggressive". This would get lost in shorter tutorials on individual subjects. But of course that would also be appreciated and - thinking about the amount of views - I guess you're right about today's attention span ;)

[@a3igner]

@PickYourself Hey Philipp, can you do a video on how to record vocals for EDM/Techno/House? Especially how do you do this best when recording at a home studio/desk.

[@dandemanseyonara2422]

Hey Philip, great content and beautiful explanation of parallel compression! Especially the different use cases help to better understand how to use it more creatively! Do you think there's an opportunity to do a video on group processing and its different stages? Pointing at drums, basses, percs, tops, atmospheres and textures and how to glue them cohesively in the mix?

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Thanks so much for the great feedback! Yes, I actually have some videos like this in the pipeline. There's for example going to be a free mini-course here on KZbin on how to mix kick & bass (since this is a very common problem) where I will talk extensively about grouping etc.

[@discopas2826]

Well done vid! ✌️ If you put also an audio track into the drum group, an then send the output of the effect channel into this track, you also have the return signal in the drum group, and if you then mute the group, also the returning parallel compression will be muted. Helpful in mix situations 😊

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Nice addition, thanks for sharing this with everyone! :)

[@slowmo43]

thanks! chapters would be great :)

[@yaaster]

Thanks for making good content !!

[@krnflks]

You say there's no way to independently apply effects to the wet and dry compressor chains, but why not just group the track then have the dry one going through a separate chain in the group? Just tried it and it seemed legit.

[@sinewaymusic]

Hey there! I was a little surprised to hear that you use have a long release time when doing parallel compression. Doesn't that mean that it will compress early and basically keep it down basically all the time? Doesn't that just lead to distortion? I tend to use it with shorter release times because I want to emphasize the tail of some sounds. Thanks for these really useful tutorials!

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Great question! The release time is up to taste, this isn’t a “always do this” kind of suggestion. All I wanted to express is that in parallel compression you can often get away with longer release times to create a “denser” sounding parallel chain that phattens up the original dry signal. And just to clarify: Long release times don’t mean that it will distort. Super short ones do (also in limiters). But it’s often the “preferred” artifact since longer release times, even if they don’t distort, cause more pumping and change the groove more drastically.

[@HarryBolz-st5ki]

Hii! I'm new to the channel and I am totally loving it. Can you please make a video on tonality of drums in relation to the key of song, whether they should be in key or not and how it affects the tonality of the loop/rhythm. Also checkout "microtonic by sonic charge " it has fully drum synthesis and has built-in key Please 🙏

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Ohhh nice one! I’ll put that on my content list immediately :)

[@JF_Auran_Music_OFC]

Do you avoid phase issues by filtering the low frecuencies out of the parallel chain?

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[@chromosundrift]

I clicked the "gain staging" link but it didn't lead to your gain staging video. I did find it but I suspect the link may be wrong?

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Try this one: The Only Gain Staging Tutorial You Ever Need To Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2TRZ2uOl95pbMU

[@xanjelx]

bro accidentally turned the compressor off during the bass example, hahaha

[@pickyourselfofficial]

I think you missed the second compressor (purple audio). First one was bypassed intentionally because of that. That aside, I’m sure there will be a video in which I actually forget to activate something, haha ;)

[@xanjelx]

@@pickyourselfofficial oh shit hahaha. i'll make the excuse that i was sleepy when i watched it.

[@pickyourselfofficial]

Much love to you, we’re all human and I’ll screw up for sure one day.