5 Compression Mistakes We All Make

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Produce Like A Pro

Produce Like A Pro

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@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
What are your favorite compression tips & tricks?
@TheFeelButton
@TheFeelButton 4 жыл бұрын
Tight blue jeans! Cheers Warren!!
@andreirlmeier
@andreirlmeier 4 жыл бұрын
presets are a good point to start
@user-hy4xz1qt9h
@user-hy4xz1qt9h 4 жыл бұрын
i like to kiss a mix with famous compressors, little to no gain reduction. massage attack and release time. increase ratio slightly and give myself a pat on the back. I like the swag behind certain compressors
@TheLastMoomin
@TheLastMoomin 4 жыл бұрын
Focusrite red compressor has an auto release button, love it.
@elrole96
@elrole96 4 жыл бұрын
All in buttons setting on 1176 for parallel compression
@michaeltablet8577
@michaeltablet8577 4 жыл бұрын
You spent years learning to be a Master at recording and mixing and producing and you are willing to share your wisdom and experience to teach others for free. God bless you!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so much my friend! That means a lot
@MuslimShortanov
@MuslimShortanov 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you man !! You teach for free! Word !
@mistermattbrat1
@mistermattbrat1 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever made the mistake of tweaking attack/release times only to realize the compressor is bypassed? Asking for a friend. 😄
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Of course Matt! I've watched every Mixer do it as well! Haha
@neighbourhoodmusician
@neighbourhoodmusician 4 жыл бұрын
...and you only notice after you've gone "yeah..... yeah.... I think that's better now".
@ABLO_dnb
@ABLO_dnb 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 so many times
@officialWWM
@officialWWM 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂spending 5 mins staring at the metre, wondering why it's not moving 😂😂
@adamsmith7058
@adamsmith7058 4 жыл бұрын
Yep and either you sit there thinking, "that ain't doing shit, try compressing it to hell see what happens, still nothing!". Or alternatively , "a real improvement, that sitting right now". If stuff like happens it's normally indicates, for me at least, that I need to stop for a few moments recentre myself and get back to the present and paying attention. Sometimes harder said than done.
@markshortall3384
@markshortall3384 4 жыл бұрын
I am doing marvellously well, thank you.
@RayAndre
@RayAndre 4 жыл бұрын
I am also doing marvelously well, thanks.
@Funkybassuk
@Funkybassuk 4 жыл бұрын
😆 legend
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
That's truly marvellous Mark!!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
@@RayAndre marvellous!!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
@@Funkybassuk marvellous indeed!
@SpectreSoundStudios
@SpectreSoundStudios 4 жыл бұрын
Killer stuff, Warren!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You Rock!!
@AgoraphobicLocust
@AgoraphobicLocust 4 жыл бұрын
Glenn, am i holding my mic right?
@charlesstuettgen1197
@charlesstuettgen1197 4 жыл бұрын
GLENNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!
@sadfasdsfgs5941
@sadfasdsfgs5941 4 жыл бұрын
18:30 "More bite on the top !" Really not sure about this since the distortion sounds like it's cutting the highs above 2kHz ! :P
@matttorrence2900
@matttorrence2900 2 жыл бұрын
Warren is a diamond geezer!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! I really appreciate it
@sglaze56
@sglaze56 3 жыл бұрын
When I'm helping interns learning how to mix, one task i give them is to mix a song without using EQ, or Reverb, and when I tell them to mix a song without using compression they often realize they really don't need compression on a lot of things, and often sounds better. Great video as always Warren
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Steven! Where do you teach? Thanks ever so much
@sglaze56
@sglaze56 3 жыл бұрын
@@Producelikeapro Just working with the interns I've had at our studio, Helping them learn - passing along what knowledge I have.
@DJUwU
@DJUwU 4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up! I am a Berklee student and I learn more actual stuff (like as in things that actually help me with my production) in your videos than some of the courses....
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much DJ!
@ardiris2715
@ardiris2715 4 жыл бұрын
A 20 minute video on other alternatives to compression (and/or eq) would be beneficial. Thanks!!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Marvellous idea Tim!!
@zachary963
@zachary963 4 жыл бұрын
I would watch that so fast! I mentioned above, I’ll sometimes use a fast compressor to tame bright materials.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
@@zachary963 wonderful! Thanks!
@keithrowe1007
@keithrowe1007 4 жыл бұрын
Produce Like A Pro yes! Mic techniques and choices to lessen the amount of eq needed to get the job done. I’m guessing that another thi they had to do in the 60’s-70’s because of lack of access to production goodies.
@g6at791
@g6at791 4 жыл бұрын
I def need to see that
@mattevans1427
@mattevans1427 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the guitar overdrive to beef up the snare!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!
@SidneyAugustoDaSilva
@SidneyAugustoDaSilva 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God! This is gold! It took me a lot failures, ugly mixes and masters to realize I was making everything too ‘tweaked’. So I learned to listen to the song in the raw state before any tweak.
@chazguitar
@chazguitar 2 жыл бұрын
2 years ago, I watched your videos every night, and made what is now a 6in. high pile of handwritten notes. During that time I also mixed about 200 songs, making right and wrong choices along the way. Coming back to your videos now, I find there's a whole other layer of things to be learned. These are fantastic tutorials.
@junimeme5626
@junimeme5626 3 жыл бұрын
The point about adding a compressor to everything "just because". AMAZING tip! People easily fall into the habit of compressing everything and turning their mixes into loud sausages. Mix with your ears, friends. I gotta say, as a long time mid 20s bedroom producer I feel so happy seeing and almost predicting some of the tweaks you do with the plugins in the videos. I'm not there yet, but I'm happy to have found someone really experienced doing it properly and I'm taking notes like a madman! Insta subscribed.
@junimeme5626
@junimeme5626 Жыл бұрын
Woah just found my own comment from two years ago.
@prinsezkaffeehexen8196
@prinsezkaffeehexen8196 2 жыл бұрын
Your tips about using two comps was life changing for me, I thought my songs sounded good but then I tried it and suddenly everything sounded clearer, more dynamic, more powerful... Especially useful on bass, kick, drum bus... But I tried it everywhere and it works every time! Only case I don't find it that useful is on a solo distorted guitar, but then it does wonders when used on a guitar bus with 2 or more guitar tracks! I almost completely stopped using limiters since I discovered that!
@nathanjon9586
@nathanjon9586 3 жыл бұрын
hehehe 'compreset' love your videos warren im sure you make a killing from them but you are the bedroom producer's hero and i thank you. I hope youre doing marvellously well
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much Nathan! You Rock!
@jonathanbyrdmusic
@jonathanbyrdmusic 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been pushing the neve 1073 pres in the Unison stage of my UAD Apollo as I track. 300% less work mixing. I use compressors much more for color now, rather than dynamics.
@JonnyPink65
@JonnyPink65 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the BEST talks about compressors I have heard. These was so much we did with the tape, going though other pieces of gear to get the delay - all in a box now - that says it all. Fantastic video!!!
@stupendousmusic4190
@stupendousmusic4190 4 жыл бұрын
Finally! Thank you for number 1! Bruce Swedien on Pensado's Place: "Compression is for kids." Glyn Johns uses an AKG C414 in figure 8 without any compression or limiting when recording bass. I try to avoid using compression on just about everything, as much as possible.
@scottydogg278
@scottydogg278 4 жыл бұрын
In here with a message I needed to hear - not just blindly applying compression because "I'm supposed to"
@MRorPA
@MRorPA 4 жыл бұрын
I often have a hard time deciding on the attack time, especially with track such as acoustic guitars - lots of transients but not as extreme as with drums. The way I try to approach it is to play a short section with a transient over and over, exaggerate the compression and just sweep the attack setting from shortes to longest until I find the setting where it kicks in just after the full transient. Still have a lot to learn
@jc.1191
@jc.1191 2 жыл бұрын
I've made way too many compression mistakes over the years. Especially starting out.
@Dimelo_Rai
@Dimelo_Rai 3 жыл бұрын
Marc, Scheps & Warren are MASTERS 🔥🔥🔥 I keep getting better... but I’m not even CLOSE to their expertise 💪🏼💯🔊🔥
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
You’re very kind
@R20sjshshwgdkfmsnwhfjs
@R20sjshshwgdkfmsnwhfjs 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been having trouble getting mixes that I like and it never even dawned on me why I put a compressor on things. I just thought it was the way to go. Thanks for this video. Gave me a better perspective as to how I approach mixing.
@AudioReplica2023
@AudioReplica2023 4 жыл бұрын
About all videos about compression I've seen even from you... This one goes basic and straight to the point
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much Isaac!!
@mrimc
@mrimc 4 жыл бұрын
Best channel on KZbin for musicians... Thank you kindly
@stephenowens1965
@stephenowens1965 4 ай бұрын
I love watching these videos again and again because it's a great reminder of the mistakes we make without even realizing it. I must have watched this video when it first came out and then again a year ago. I find myself watching it for a third time and still realizing that, hey, I need to lighten up on the compression attack times or release times or whatever. Lol. Such a great catalog of learning videos that you have put on KZbin. For generations to come. ❤❤
@cbrooks0905
@cbrooks0905 4 жыл бұрын
Number 1 is definitely killer. I definitely find myself reaching for distortion and saturation before eqs and compressors. You just validated my notions. Thanks, Warren! You are the man.
@lethargogpeterson4083
@lethargogpeterson4083 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting the meat of the tips in the video description text. It makes it so easy to get a preview of what is going on.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad to be able to help!
@Dan-kb2oz
@Dan-kb2oz 4 жыл бұрын
“I’m getting wise and I’m feeling so bohemian like you” 😜 Cheers Warren!
@seamjune5795
@seamjune5795 4 жыл бұрын
5. you can use fast attack to push back the sound. slow attack(about 10~30ms) to pull forward. 4. you can use release to get the groove. look at the dancing needle and hear the groove. 3. commonly we must use the compressor. so, put it on all tracks but you should know what you want from. 2. load preset and adjust the threshold. good? it's finished. bad? try to adjust the attack. still bad? try to adjust the release. 1. you should use compressor. or not, you can't get pro sound. compressor can adjust the distance of sound and it's necessary. so, it's needed always. listen to hit song, is it stable? without compressor, you can't make that sound. he wants you can hear the sound by ton of experiments.
@rollingrock5143
@rollingrock5143 3 жыл бұрын
It's crazy when i see that everything I learned on my own is being used by Warren. Awesome.
@scottastill865
@scottastill865 3 жыл бұрын
Great info. I generally use compressors as “flavour boxes” with only mild, if any, gain reduction, unless of course I need to tame something. Sometimes just running a signal thru a comp adds a little something I like. Other times I do that with a tape sim. I’m still learning, which is why I love your videos, but to me it’s about what I like the sound of.
@zachary963
@zachary963 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!! There’s only 1 preset I like. It’s “overhead option 2 on Waves RComp. I used it once, and my overheads sounded instantly “pro.” Lol now I always use that as my starting point on overheads. I like using compressors as EQs/space. Faster attack times (and slower releases) darken the signal, and push it back in perceived space. I once had a trumpet that was too shrill, dynamically uneven, and too in-your-face. A fast compressor took care of all three problems with one fell swoop. I also recently started doing a fun little experiment: on my compressor (RComp again) I CRANK the ratio, and put the threshold as low as it will go and the attack as fast as possible. Then I back off the attack slowly. It’s a great, albeit extremely over-the-top way of figuring out how much transient I want. And just like you say - I use way too fast an attack most of the time.
@Necropheliac
@Necropheliac 3 ай бұрын
A lot of the virtual instruments I own have their own built in compressors. I’ve learned over time that usually these built in compressors sound better than I can get by adding any other compressor I happen to use. It’s not always the case but I usually I’ll try to get it right with the compressor that comes with the instrument because it’s already set up to work well with that particular thing.
@neptunerhythms9737
@neptunerhythms9737 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the GOLDEN knowledge. Certainly the best teaching on the FUN and DANGERS of compression. I know we all have our own ways of doing things. But for me, I think one of the best ways if not the best way to approach a compressor is by first setting your ratio, attack and release before you ever touch the threshold. I used to go for the threshold first which is what a lot of us like to do. I realize that setting your threshold last give you more flexibility and more control, dominance over a sound. You will be able to discern quickly where you want your compression to start. And if you need to reconfigure your ratio, attack and release it becomes even easier to do. I Just think its better when you already know your parameters for ratio, attack and release and then you configure them first and then just activate them with your threshold all at once. I think it just makes it easier for your brain to even catch what's going on quicker than the common way we are used to. We can picture a sound like a well, the threshold like the leash or rope and the ratio,attack,release are the weighty carriers that go down the well. It is easier to lower the carrier when it's first attached to the leash than when you first throw the leash down into the well and then later try to attach the carrier. You will still be able achieve your aim either way. Of course you'll draw some water out of the well at the end but the later is definitely a little more stressful.
@GoldTopDeluxe70
@GoldTopDeluxe70 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent observations. I’m feeling guilty of “grabbing “ for compression and over compressing but I am in recovery! Thank you for the boost! Great as always...
@marcocarbone_
@marcocarbone_ 3 жыл бұрын
i'm italian, not good in english, but i understood every single word. I thank you a lot, you helped me.
@wallbangersplace9873
@wallbangersplace9873 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!! In all of my years of using compression I can’t believe how much I can still learn from watching and listening to you Warren. Thank you 🙏🏼 all of your tips are priceless.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks ever so much
@TheUnwritersOfficialChannel
@TheUnwritersOfficialChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. The end of the video is amazing for two reasons: 1st you are 1000% right about the compression, use it or not & why .. 2nd (smile) the overdrive thing is huge. We use this trick often (almost always) as also tapes. We tried several times the compression, the EQ, limiter, changing microphones for the drums (most difficult instrument to record and mix, as you well know). So far the best we have had with drums has been done with very little compression, we were working on the equalizer and pedals for the recording !! I see your face. It might be crazy to do it like this, because when it comes to mixing, you don't really have a choice if you make a mistake while recording. Anyway, this video is fabulous, Warren, you help a lot of people!! Cheers!
@davemcclelland3164
@davemcclelland3164 4 жыл бұрын
You're making my head spin, reminding me of all the little the things I learned as an intern 25 years ago sitting behind the producers and SSL400G+. I was very fortunate to be part of so many great sessions, learning. I'm just now really getting back into it and redeveloping my ears and skills in the digital realm. These videos are freaking priceless man. Thank you so much! Cheers from Seattle!
@afi6061
@afi6061 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip to use the limiter for peaks! 👍👏 You mention too fast an attack, what about for sidechain, where you need, for example, a bass, out the way of the kick? Great advice all round. 👍
@QuintonBaker32
@QuintonBaker32 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to figure this out for years man. I finally understand it because of how you explained it! Great Video! Thanks !
@napynap
@napynap 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Over the years, I've learned that compression is the greatest 'effect' to understand before adding effects.
@inhaledeath3899
@inhaledeath3899 4 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. Not just educating, but also calming in a weird way. Like Audio Engineer meditation.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Thanks ever so much! That’s very kind of you
@big_m_beats
@big_m_beats 4 жыл бұрын
A real pro sharing his knowledge and experience is very honorable. Thanks for your useful tutorials Warren. 🙏
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much my friend!!
@Middlestepofficial
@Middlestepofficial 3 жыл бұрын
I love the rear buss technique from Scheps. It is indeed something when it comes to recording heavier music.
@zachary963
@zachary963 4 жыл бұрын
I recently got BreakTweaker, and the only option it really has for changing a drum hit sound is distortion. Suddenly I’ve been introduced to a world where distortion does all my work for me - EQ, compression, gain, everything, and it’s thoroughly amazing what kind of results a drive knob and a tone knob can get you
@mortenkalland
@mortenkalland 2 жыл бұрын
I need to learn this. Thanks.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
@OderMusic
@OderMusic 4 жыл бұрын
"its just the way my brain works, and tbh it works really really nicely" - 4:48 🤣🤣🤣 Great tips Warren!
@PLively
@PLively 4 жыл бұрын
As a complete novice in recording I find it incredibly helpful to see the plugin values being changed and hear a before and after... at least, I would... I think my ear just isn't good enough for the subtlety involved.
@emreon3160
@emreon3160 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! How is that even possible, look at your ratings for this video, its MORE than 99.5% thumbs up, just over 5 out of 1000 people don't like it. I don't believe i have ever seen such perfection on youtube. You are a brilliant Genius!
@Boomtrooper
@Boomtrooper 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I watched this to the end - just the best advice and demonstration of principle I've ever seen - thanks!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much!!! You Rock
@HitTheRoadMusicStudio
@HitTheRoadMusicStudio 4 жыл бұрын
Catch those peaks !!! Fantastic video, thank you for this great tips and good vibes ✌
@vegardyrnes1793
@vegardyrnes1793 2 жыл бұрын
Check out your stock compressors (-and plugins), BEFORE you pay (through your nose), for some brand plugs that you probably don't need anyway. You already have got them in your DAW. I use Reaper myself, and the plugins are not eye candy. BUT they sound fantastic! And, so do your stock plugins (no matter what DAW you are using). No company will release a DAW today with poor quality plugins. Guaranteed! Just ask Warren.☝
@franjojanes
@franjojanes 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the drama added by the "plot twist" at the end. :D
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks ever so much!!
@franjojanes
@franjojanes 4 жыл бұрын
@@Producelikeapro Marvellously well done, as ever. Cheers!
@waltervonspecht1794
@waltervonspecht1794 4 жыл бұрын
You're so clear explaining Warren, this is the best compression tutorial on youtube, thanks!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much Walter!
@jasonfella265
@jasonfella265 4 жыл бұрын
The #1 mistake of using compression....using compression. haha that was gold. But you make some excellent points. This is a great video to help clarify a very complicated subject.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason! Thanks for watching!
@yrussq
@yrussq 4 жыл бұрын
My mistake was not understanding that there are different types of compressors out there. Definitely a topic for a video :) Wonderful video as always, Warren!
@23thkr
@23thkr 3 жыл бұрын
The most informative video on compression I've ever stumbled upon. Great lesson to make the use of compression sound more musical
@bennyl.5
@bennyl.5 2 жыл бұрын
I often use compression on distorted guitars, even though technically already compressed. The reason being that with the proper release time it will allow the guitars to take up more sonic space in a good way. Although only 2 or 3 db of reduction going on
@MangaNeutronic
@MangaNeutronic 4 жыл бұрын
I used to think i was going mad not using a compressor on most of my newer stuff. The crazy thing is that most of my source sounds have everything i need unless I'm building something really mental. Thanks for vids as always!
@sergiodamico3827
@sergiodamico3827 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Sometimes I'm surprised after applying the equalization I find necessary, and I don't think about compressing some tracks. I get unsure, thinking I'm hearing badly, and I'm desperately looking for places to apply compression. Your video made me more relaxed...Thank you.
@TeddyLeppard
@TeddyLeppard 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Few audio engineers on KZbin get into the nuts and bolts with such technical clarity. Thanks!
@Mike_Benz_
@Mike_Benz_ 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, finally someone who really knows and explains compression really well in detail. Even at my SAE course (back in 2013) the lecturer couldn't explain it this well, he thought compressors only decrease the dynamic range of sound, I said but if you have a slow enough attack it can increase the dynamic range on a sound by letting the attack through and compressing after it, I got shut down.
@keithrowe1007
@keithrowe1007 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. It’s good to hear that we don’t ALWAYS need to reach for that fancy plugging with the sparky GUI and start twiddling
@davidsklubal
@davidsklubal 4 жыл бұрын
The way you explained compression and limiting was the first time it really clicked! Now I know I can use it creatively and for problem solving
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I’m so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks, Warren
@TimOost
@TimOost 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the distortion trick! . Wow I really liked where that sound was going compared to the compressor
@donaldhatcher8179
@donaldhatcher8179 4 жыл бұрын
I am learning from you though I had to watch the video twice. I googled up several of those classic devices you referenced. Your experience and skill puts your narrative far ahead of my pedestrian level knowledge. You make it challenging though. Thank you for taking the time to help amateur wannabe’s like myself.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks ever so much!! I’m glad to be able to help
@buddyalbert5808
@buddyalbert5808 4 жыл бұрын
ODR-1 I am a fan. You sold me when I heard you put vocals through it. Way cool
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much Buddy!
@MartinLuxen
@MartinLuxen 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Warren! Great tips! Guilty on going to compressors too soon!!! My biggest mistake: putting a compressor on each individual bus... so one on the drum bus, one on the guitar bus etc... Made my mix really flat and boooooooring!
@djtrets
@djtrets 4 жыл бұрын
That doesn't necessarily has to mean that if you don't overcompress buses. You can just compress less those buses or save a little more dynamic range in every track before the sound gets to those different buses if you want to glue things up.
@TheOnlineBusker
@TheOnlineBusker 4 жыл бұрын
So true Warren! I do acoustic guitar and vocal recording, and when it comes to mixing, I do the same thing every time! Eq (searching for bad freq by making them bad by boosting and sweeping!! terrible!) then I get a compressor and just "put it on"....bring the threshold down and try to get "3db of gain reduction" like they all tell you to do...... no wonder my mixes aren't great! No plan, ever!
@MertensHelbelga
@MertensHelbelga 4 жыл бұрын
YES! Thank you for this! This channel not only has gaven me knowledge but also the ability to think more creatively around mixing! With DAWs you have all to your disposal to create lots of colours
@akashatemple9011
@akashatemple9011 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much again for this mentoring. I am mixing down an album that has taken me years and your compression, reverb and eq have answered questions about why it doesn’t sound right. Really appreciate it.
@neovxr
@neovxr 4 жыл бұрын
another very useful session, esp. about the use of two compressors with different tasks.
@benconcepcion4647
@benconcepcion4647 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I struggled with release times in the past, but now I have a better understanding of how to use it with the attack
@TomCawoski
@TomCawoski 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips for compression. Thanks for all you do Warren!!!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Tom!!
@obzZzen
@obzZzen 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson! Thank you. With gratitude from Russia!
@rosenzinny
@rosenzinny 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the pedal example!! A video about compression alternatives would be great.
@anxiousmindmusic
@anxiousmindmusic 4 жыл бұрын
I make hip-hop and drill but this stuff is classic technique that translates to any material. Love the way you teach too.
@TheWwhhiizzzz
@TheWwhhiizzzz 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. One of the best examples of release time I've seen with the guitar loop.
@paolotonolo1140
@paolotonolo1140 4 жыл бұрын
MR.Huart, I can't thank you enough for these great Vids , I find myself going back to many of them, using them for reference.?.Bravo Sir.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much my friend
@vitalyzhukovsky2927
@vitalyzhukovsky2927 4 жыл бұрын
You're amazing, Warren! All of your stuff is very useful! Thank you!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much!!
@danb1942
@danb1942 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, #1 is the trick... rarely ever use one. Dist/Sat is definitely much better. Just picked up Shade from UVI and it's killing it man! (no I don't work for them, just say'n) :)
@youngjdi
@youngjdi 4 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for what you do. Your videos are the BEST!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much Shawn!
@weschilton
@weschilton 4 жыл бұрын
Man great video! I'm so guilty of throwing compressors on something out of habit.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
We all are!! You're not alone!
@timhewitt32
@timhewitt32 4 жыл бұрын
I would have to say that the mistake I used to make the most was too fast an attack on vocals. I have since changed that pretty dramatically and get a much more full vocal sound than I did before.
@brunocorrea6255
@brunocorrea6255 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed is that you're using RCompressor with ARC (Auto Release Control) engaged. That way the release time setting isn't always, candidly enough, the most intuitive. In the guitar snippet it seamed to favor a super fast release (in response to the percussive nature in the recording) until you really pushed it to be slow. The super fast attack time thing (with lookahead) set up with gentle ratios and knees can be used to control tracks without bringing transients up (we don't always want to bring 'em up, right?), not spending so much time with automation. My two cents. : ) Anyways, great video as always! Thanks, Warren!
@KneedleKnees
@KneedleKnees 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff Warren! I felt personally called out with mistake #2 lol
@allengoyne
@allengoyne Жыл бұрын
19:18 I sort of think the snare sounded a bit muffled, and liked the brightness of the compressor but here's the thing, I would have loved to hear it in context in the mix to really know which one I liked best. I think I get what you are saying, there are options rather than just reflexively reaching for the compressor.
@o_aydin
@o_aydin 4 жыл бұрын
Great video to reset the mind of a mixer. I’m glad you mentioned stages and layering of harmonics/distortion. I often print digital recordings with subtle distortion plugins on the input. My favourite being sound toys decapitator or radiator with the mix at ~%25
@Charlyfromthenuclearcity
@Charlyfromthenuclearcity 4 жыл бұрын
18:30 "More bite on the top !" Really not sure about this since the distortion sounds like it's cutting the highs above 2kHz ! :P
@pplg-yt
@pplg-yt 3 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%! But we got his point... :)
@pauldigirolamo600
@pauldigirolamo600 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! I'm finally starting to understand how important saturation is, and why tubes/transformers/tape have such desirable, cumulative effects. Also finally understand what the LA2A > 76 combo is really doing and why people like it
@garrettbuck512
@garrettbuck512 3 жыл бұрын
Great information... interesting to hear the tidbit about all the other equipment to consider rather than the compressor in these chains. Learned something. Thanks!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@irecki1
@irecki1 4 жыл бұрын
Love watching this channel, Warren, you’re so good!
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much!!
@ThisMichaelBrown
@ThisMichaelBrown 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Warren....yes, saturation etc works magic....most of us guitar players know that well....nice even sustain, and super vibrant....dare I say "compressed".....makes us sound like better guitar players...ha.......thanks for great advice as always.....I keep turning off the compressor on my bass tracks of all things...I even like some dynamics there...some rise and fall
@hannes1734
@hannes1734 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information, Ted Mosby.
@Producelikeapro
@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ever so much Ted for your great comment!
@artofpretention
@artofpretention 3 жыл бұрын
Love this one! Something to mention also I have noticed when using compression; when you have something with tons of layers, (ie backing vocals) if anything is even slightly out of phase, the compressor will make it so unbelievably noticable. Gotta really make sure the tracks you're layering are tightly in time with each other or compression will be your worst nightmare 😄
@paulEmotionalaudio
@paulEmotionalaudio 4 жыл бұрын
For me it always comes back to the “why”. I think this is the root of 2 or 3 of the common mistakes you’ve mentioned here. Why am I applying compression here? What is the outcome I am trying to achieve?? Thanks to the guidance from Warren and the PLAP academy I’ve made much more liberal use of serial compression to help control and shape the sonic landscape I’m looking for. And always learning!!! 🎛🤩🤘
@davidallenhammond2777
@davidallenhammond2777 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent useful info, thank you so much Warren.
@royglennie
@royglennie 4 жыл бұрын
Super useful as always Warren! I've all done those haha!
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