9 Common Vocal Compression Mistakes & How To Fix Them!) ❌

[@bunnybolte]

My personal experience Is I am bedroom artist and learn all My knowledge from yt in starting I kind of have a fear I think my vocals and things get squashed from compressing when video lecturer said having minus 5 db and even more but later on listening on artists like Kendrick Lamar I got confidence now I use and like to compress with pro MB 1176 and r vox

[@5piece]

Thats understandable - I definitely over-did things early on but the more you mix and the more you use compression, the better you get with it and understanding its nuances. You got this!!

[@Owl-qh2rh]

Geeat vid! Ive been doing this as a hobby for 2-3 years and so many things clicked watching your vid. I still go over previous mixes I've done and wonder what was i thinking lol and compression is gor me one of those things ive had trouble getting right but i feel this vid (and all the links) are going to be such a gem for re finding my way when i overthink or go down a rabbit hole.. Thank you!!! 😎🙏🕊️✨

[@reekoblakk]

Mane you should do one of these with EQ. Beautiful Done

[@5piece]

Appreciate you! I got one in the works funny enough - so look out for that soon 🙏🏼

[@giambronefilms1668]

What about triggering based on frequency range? With different settings for different frequency ranges? But not from a multiband, but from a standard compressor?

[@5piece]

If I wanted to compress different frequency ranges uniquely, which is what it sounds like you’re proposing, I’d use a multiband as each band can be adjusted and have its own unique setting, as I detail in that section of this video. Once you add the ability to compress multiple frequency ranges uniquely with a standard compressor, it becomes a multiband compressor, so the question you’re asking sort of eliminates itself. If I’m misunderstanding your comment and you’re asking something else, feel free to let me know

[@mirstackk215]

Subbed, great points entirely man! 🙏🏼

[@5piece]

Thank you! Welcome aboard my friend 🙏🏼

[@campar1043]

id say have dedicated compression chain for the mains, then group all the backing vocals together

[@5piece]

Good idea! Basically: “compress the mains and backgrounds uniquely” type of vibe, is that correct?

[@campar1043]

@ this might just be my personal taste but I feel the background vocals will interfere with the compression of the main vocals if they’re all on one compression buss and since the mains are the vocals you’re hearing throughout the song, it’s best they have an exclusive compression setup.

[@5piece]

@@campar1043yeah for sure, I know exactly what you mean and generally agree. Everything is situational but the reality is I do the same thing most if not all times 😅 I feel like this is somewhat alluded to indirectly in the “ignoring the sidechain” mistake when I break down how I route mains and BGs separately BUT this could certainly get its own dedicated section/mention 🙌🏼

[@saadzamil8626]

Hell yeah

[@5piece]

Woooo 👊🏼

[@123GEZZY]

good vid....but your so good u say and ur using a cheap m audio keyboard ? and 2 mins before you got into the vid

[@5piece]

That keyboard was my first audio gear purchase ever, and has served me well for over a decade now. It works just fine to this day, and reminds me of my start. It goes without saying, but the gear being used doesn’t dictate the result, the person using it does. As they say “it’s the ear, not the gear.” Some producers like Benny Blanco have made hits on shitty Casio keyboards - do you question how “good” they are because of how old/cheap their tools are?The reality is, it doesn’t matter at all. I’ve also provided chapter markers on the video from the moment it went live for those who don’t have enough attention span to watch it start to finish fully. You’re more than welcome to use them and jump around as you see fit if you didn’t want to watch the content leading into the mistakes 😉

[@MrMahla-tw6pn]

Hii sir

[@5piece]

Hello! 👋🏼

[@isakadzemusicc]

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[@owlright9007]

My vocal mistake number one was signing up with DistroKid 😂