Boot Camp Tip: Creating Separation With Compression

[@edwardkenemorales]

I highly suggest anyone to give Mike’s bootcamp a try. Its not expensive compare to other premium courses that over promises - his bootcamp just delivers. The part where he teaches how to stage instruments and vocals in the 3D sound field alone is in my opinion worth the amount we paid for - that is on top of top notch eq and compressor how tos and how not tos + a lot of tips and tricks like this and listening exercises of why famous tracks sound awesome. I am not paid to write this lol just love how Mike teaches and approach mixing.

[@karma_moths]

Nice one! Im doin' the fundamentals one atm - really getting a lot out of it - I'm thinkin' of doing the Boot Camp afterwards but I'm really busy these days - worried I might not be able to devote the time needed - how much of your time does it take up each week? Are there assignments with deadlines and stuff - thanks :)

[@edwardkenemorales]

@@karma_moths You can always take the lessons at your convenient time. And yes we do have assignments at the end of each module and then you can send that to Mike for review - you can send in yours no matter where you are in the program :) Mike is awesome like that! I just looked into the module for your question about the time and it varies depending on the topic of that week. For example, the equalization for the RNB mix which you can hear in this video, is about 3 hours long because Mike gives in depth lessons about 3 kinds of tracks - Foundational, Sectional and Transitional and how to best approach them EQ-wise - Mike EQs the mix real time so you get to see the process. That week starts with an awesome listening exercise by the way. I can't recommend it enough!

[@karma_moths]

@@edwardkenemorales Cheers Edward, I really appreciate you getting back to me., the course sounds great! - best of luck with the it and your mixing also :)

[@thesunshinemanmusic]

Yes, Mike's Boot Camp is developing my mixing skills x100. I’ve read lots of books, watched lots of videos, did a clinic/course with the great Alan Parsons and all that helped but Mike's program somehow puts it all together. I mean, it’s still really hard but Mike has a way of creating a stage-by-stage approach that gives me a sense of the big picture. I totally recommend it.

[@karma_moths]

@@thesunshinemanmusic Well im sold - i think ill finish the fundamentals course first and then go for it - thanks for your time my friend - all the very best :)

[@stresstherapist]

Never commented on KZbin before. Just wanted to thank you for this massive eye opener. Wow. Now I am certainly going to buy your products.

[@uglyfingers624]

Wow. I’ve been mixing for 20 years and these bootleg tips you’re giving has uped my game tremendously. Thank you

[@sub-jec-tiv]

So helpful thanks! Also this video shows why i use a Fairchild style comp at least once on pretty much every mix i make. They’re easy to use and sound great. Used to work in a place that had a real 670 so i’m biased. 😂

[@jjones7837]

I can't believe how much I learn from this channel. It's endless. Just when you think you actually know something. Jedi Mastery. So easy and makes so much sense.

[@Mixingmachine774]

Mike I used this compression for kick and snare .It changed drum colour.Drums has been more warm and puchy.

[@eraldlesi]

Fantastic video. Hope to see more tutorials with electronic music in the future. :)

[@nichttuntun3364]

Haha, Mike...PG for the family. You know, the stuff you´re teaching is so hot, should be rated R ;) Cheers

[@sundaydaodu4851]

Have to agree. One of the best techniques and lesson so far

[@delusionwalker8852]

You just took the blanket off my eyes and ears. I am blown away how simple and effective that is and the biggest problem with myself that I have is how've I didn't hear it myself before? Big thank you for this video

[@SS-vv6jl]

honestly the best channel on mixing ive ever found, goes so in depth on so many different pro level techniques and makes it very easy to understand

[@stevegeorge7773]

Thanks! Great example!

[@jayemakebeats]

Long time fan of your channel. I appreciate your insight and style of delivery which makes your teachings easy to grasp. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

[@thekingsmatter5845]

Excellent! Thanks

[@jamesforte7158]

Thank you

[@chiefindisguise]

Mike is the mixing GOAT

[@user-2Hteyasizyc]

You have such an underrated channel. This compression technique alone here is amazing. You keep it basic but the results are astronomical. Ive been watching your playlist of bootcamp videos for years. Please dont ever delete them. Thank you for these real tips. This video and the creating clarity one improved my mixing tenfold after many years even.

[@mixingwithmike]

Cheers! This content will not be coming down any time soon, I promise. A new series of videos are in the works for the summer

[@Rek-Ignition]

Another great tip Mike, this technique could also be achieved by a transient designer if I’m not mistaken creating movement by the signal envelopes.

[@muziekkamer]

is a great SUPER video very big thanks to Mike

[@hopetea7670]

Priceless, thanks Mike.

[@marciobgodoi]

You´re the best, Mike! I´m Glad to find you!

[@Iulian.I]

Wow, really awesome tip! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us, for free! I really appreciate it!

[@eranddroory9987]

Thank you Mr. White ...

[@InTheWind629]

Thanks Mike ! These last three videos alone are a wealth of information . I'm getting hooked on this channel .

[@ronithhalder2325]

Loved the content on the channel.... Just wanted to say thank you. Some of the foundational topics which you covered are quite rare on KZbin

[@keithferris9574]

Amazing video

[@johannesgritschacherdrums]

Wow this is such a great tip!

[@ronithhalder2325]

thank you so much Michael, this just blew my mind...

[@BukanIbuMu]

Thank you so much

[@MikeyPressure]

God bless your heart

[@Cnd2Mn]

Very well working and simple technique. And great explanation.

[@boosuff]

13:03 - 13:43 I think that sums it up nicely.

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

Thanks Mike. Always putting substantial content. Highly recommended channel

[@animatter2000]

please break down what you mean when you say breath and movement using compression

[@EdwinDekker71]

Thanks Mike

[@_Patrick_H]

Many compressors company's explain how to uses thier device. Mike his course takes a listener centric approach instead of gear centric. The biggest issues that he makes it seems so easy but it requires some traninng to get it consistent in a mix.

[@acmeyakko]

Excellent, as always.

[@tpn4781]

sick!

[@arsenebanger]

Thank you very much for all your courses

[@JoeyFTL]

This is absolutely brilliant and answered one of my biggest questions

[@barneschris5148]

Love your videos, man

[@sonicacoustics9176]

Cool tutorial on mixing! Keep it up! :)

[@brianmartin7710]

wow!

[@drbakker]

Genius!

[@flimtrick]

Amazing tip, thank you.

[@albertorolon137]

Great tip.... one of the best out there 🙌thanks

[@FybaGlassMusic]

That is an extremely impressive technique bro, quite inspiring and informative. Keep going!

[@nowl7274]

Amazing stuff!

[@jonneves01]

Brilliant

[@GoldTopDeluxe70]

Awesome!

[@shellymoreira]

Amazing!

[@captain_crunk]

If separation is the goal, sidechaining seems like a good alternative. For my money, I'd say sidechaining is both easier and faster too. Furthermore, a multiband compressor can create truly surgical separation just as easily :) As thorough as you are, I'm sure you go over that in detail in the full course (and sorry if I didn't see that video if it's available to see). Thanks for all the vids, especially the in-depth plugin overview videos - I've made multiple buying decisions based on those.

[@CLdwyer]

It’s a common choice. And he could still wind up doing that in the mix. I think what he shared he is rare and Sidechain affects only the places where it’s engaged. Actually compressing the tracks changes the instruments behavior. Two different goals I think.

[@captain_crunk]

@@CLdwyer I suppose it might depend on which multiband compressor is used. For example, the pro-mb from fabfilter will allow the user to control two independent sets of frequencies per band - one for the actual compression and the other for the sidechain. The most common situation when I do this is compressing the bass to make room for the kick...but the kick has a long tail or is otherwise not a regular shape and I really notice the bass doing funny things as a result. That's when I slide the sidechain frequency up and trigger the bass compression off of the transient in the kick and then manually set the release time.

[@captain_crunk]

@@CLdwyer I read your post again and I think maybe I don't understand what you are saying. And I think I missed the point of the video altogether. I've been known to make such mistakes quite often, I fully admit :) I'm going to watch the video again and see what I missed...

[@CLdwyer]

@@captain_crunk Cool workflow! I think it's a very inventive use of one tool and I can see how it works very well. Would be glad to try it one day. I also do similar moves in Ableton but with a couple different steps (goes pretty quick too). I tend to use multi-band ducking less frequently tho.

[@CLdwyer]

Well, I guess that once you get that pumping and breathing compression on something it will begin thrusting forward all the time. Whereas the compression with the slow release will push something into the background. So those choices completely change the behavior of that element in the track. Sidechain however just ducks something out of the way of the other but their behavior stays unaffected (also a desirable choice too if needed) But I think your method with the pro mb could do both side chain and what he was describing with the methods of compression.

[@juancarloscervantesflores8649]

nice Mike

[@animatter2000]

would like to see this applied with pro tools stock plugins

[@animatter2000]

Also clicked link to sign up and got error message

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

Maybe I am asking something very stupid here but, is this the same process used on side-chaining, right???

[@adieltm]

Was copying the fairchild as multi-mono to the other marimba part intentional? either way i like it

[@pablomatolo2659]

Mike, pls use good microphone when you record your podcast or cut something about 1.5kHz by at least 6 dB on the postproduction. Your voice record quality doesn't match with the value of your podcasts. No offence, cheers Mike!!

[@peteshifter]

I don't get the idea of making a kick sample "stable". It's always the same sound, how could it be unstable or moving? Can you please explain?

[@CLdwyer]

Limit the dynamic range and exaggerate the dynamic range. The effect of those two different types of compression.

[@NewJourney]

🔥

[@easydraw2752]

Can we use any compressor or just the puigtech

[@BrofUJu]

Any compressor my dude. This compressor has a really slow attack though, so something like 30ms or more