Learn Compression For Live Sound

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Getting compression right is the cornerstone of a great mix. But if you don’t know your soft knee from your sidechain, then it can be hard to get compression sounding natural with impact. Compression can add punch and evens out dynamics. However, it also causes feedback and sucks the life out of performances.
In this video, you’ll learn all the basics of compression, like setting thresholds, attack, and release. We’ll also cover all the advanced settings, like sidechaining, knee controls, and multiband compression. I’m not saying you’ll be a master after one video, but you’ll know everything you need to know to master compression.

[@OffshoreAudio]

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[@AMan-xy3lx]

The ocean analogy was great lol.

[@ignazachenbach5406]

A good metaphor for the knee may be the gradient of the sand under the water. On most beaches it's a gradual incline, but on islands it tends to be a sudden dropoff.

[@doubleaceprod]

Thanks for adding the FET and Opto especially from the Midas. It confirmed what I was doing

[@shawnja91]

I've been awaiting this video..right on time 😊

[@NonnyStrikes]

Needed this right now

[@shawnja91]

Thanks again for this information. This will be very helpful

[@dwaynearthur1476]

Great explaination on compression , it has endless uses 👍🏾 ! I can't seem to learn enough about it too.

[@OffshoreAudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juanramos777]

wow, i always learn something from ya!

[@Wizardofgosz]

Compression really is the most difficult concept to teach. Your water metaphor doesn't work in my brain, but it probably does for others. The best part is when you finally do understand the concepts clearly, and you can use compression effectively.

[@AnnetteAlicandu]

this is a great video! thanks!

[@OffshoreAudio]

You're very welcome!

[@dannywolf3549]

Great video, but don't be afraid to use higher ratio's than 4 to 1 when needed. High dynamic sources (like vocal) can benefit from it. I like to use serial compression on a vocal mic with a fast compression om 8 to 1, followed by a slow compression (LA-2A). The fast high ratio takes care of all the peaks en the slow (lower ratio) compression can be dailed in for sound. Works great!

[@gregorykusiak5424]

Your 4:1 is my 2:1. And I’m most often in the 1.2-1.5:1 range. I’ve long been of the opinion that attack and release defaults should be long and short respectively so that you can more easily find the threshold to tweak to. Sometimes it’s better/easier (for EQ/feedback) to get gain from compressor makeup than at the preamp…

[@UrMusicConceptz1]

@OffshoreAudio Thank you

[@OffshoreAudio]

My pleasure

[@88omarz]

Second 😅 Totally helpful I’ve seen and have been guilty of likely compressing too much as well of gating vox mic 😢.

[@OffshoreAudio]

You even beat me!

[@MatthewProAudio.11]

Do believe in learning decibels & waveforms to understand compression better or is it a waste of time and just go and learn compression ?

[@OffshoreAudio]

Hey. This is a great question. I think it depends. I'd say that ultimately the numbers don't matter, and as long as you understand how to make it sound the way you want then that is enough. However decibels are the language of sound and I don't know many good engineers who don't understand then.

[@AnnetteAlicandu]

I've been trying to get the Compressor template but I keep getting a message on the website saying "Something went wrong. Please try again." Is this something you could help me with?

[@OffshoreAudio]

Hey! Sounds strange. I checked it out and it worked fine for me just now. You can try using a different browser or just email me at [e-mail] and I'll send it over.

[@raynaldstinger8967]

Third

[@tommih597]

First one here 👀

[@88omarz]

At least I am first to liking 😉

[@OffshoreAudio]

That was fast!