Pro Mixing Tips: Serial Compression

Spend a few minutes with Justin Colletti from B&H’s partner Sonic Scoop and learn some useful guidelines for mixing audio through multiple compressors in series-meaning, one after the other. In this video, Justin will show you how to use two compressors in tandem to achieve consistency on a drum bus, all the while preserving the impact, life, and vibrancy inherent of the mix. You’ll also learn some useful Pro Tools shortcuts along the way.

[@dominiclapres]

yo srsly tho. You're the only guy who really shows how to use AND apply compression techniques in an understandable capacity. Good for both advanced user and beginners.

[@djrevue4106]

clark Kent saves the day

[@kris_lx]

I never knew Superman was into music producing 😜

[@gassanovfuad]

Lol he looks exactly like superman :D

[@jarcauco]

Mastering studios are way more confortable than telephone cabins!!

[@bubblejohnzbp752]

Damn, even now, there is still some guys who is like me are searching for the video like this one to find the truth about this Tech, Thank you so much sir~

[@QuabmasM]

I assume this is generally the order we would stack 2 compressors even on a masterbus....am I correct? Faster attack compressor BEFORE slower attack compressor? Ive been experimenting with stacking compressors on the master bus as Ive seen it done but I never understood which order the chain was in(faster before slower or visa versa). I know it shouldnt be too fast nor compressed too hard on the masterbus but I just want to know the general order people use it when stacking there.

[@tbhv]

@1:24 he peers into your soul

[@Oodlenoots]

I'm tempted to DL this and just loop an hour of that in Premiere

[@ppdlive4685]

great tutorial, thank you man!

[@gassanovfuad]

What mic u are using? you need to put DeClicker in to your vocal track.

[@bettydupreemusic]

Great video, thanks!

[@Oodlenoots]

Shoulda' had me on drums. Then you'd really have something to fix lolz

[@adisatrio3871]

i think it's a good idea to put deesser or dynamic eq to tame the resonance from your mic. kinda distracting

[@jaminwong8370]

We gotta do what we can in this digital era. #tricksofthetrade thanks bro!

[@hairongchen1634]

level？Are peaks the same？

[@victordima5259]

Great ADR lol you went this far for a tutorial nice

[@MikeHeebz]

Great content, thanks for sharing Justin! #GoingBareMusic =)

[@TheTa43]

“Damn justin, you really took that KZbin channel idea seriously”

[@mgmthegrand]

I just realised that I watch a lot of your videos and haven't subscribed. DONE.

[@JaihindhReddy]

Why does the audio sound like ASMR? Please explain the factors behind that.

[@BandH]

+Jaihindh Reddy If you are referring to: "Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a euphoric experience characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine, precipitating relaxation.", please contact us via e-mail for a more detailed discussion with one of our Pro Audio experts. [e-mail] >Mark

[@JaihindhReddy]

B and H Indeed that was the ASMR I was talking about. Some people's ASMR triggers when they watch videos on youtube where a person whispers very gently into the microphone. His voice was similar in this video. Thanks for the prompt reply. Cheers.

[@danieldzula]

It's mostly because he recorded this video in a finely tuned mastering studio...so, essentially, it's very quiet and there are few room reflections. But on an unrelated note (?), the lip-sync looks a little off.

[@elonthebass6870]

You da man

[@newsoundconstruction]

Can't stand the mouth sounds and the shifting autofocus.