Your Logic Pro Series is an absolutely amazing gift to musicians, producers and those of us who dabble along. Thank you!
@claudiozaniolo40736 ай бұрын
Teaching is an art,... I find very few are good teachers,..... I thought you did an excellent job! Thx // claudio switzerland
@mikeg41728 ай бұрын
This is the best compressor tutorial I've seen so far. I love how you go through each setting slow and in detail. Also, I love that sample song!
@philipappiah2068 Жыл бұрын
Awesome.. thank you.. now i know the buttons and knobs are not dialing into radio. Following you and is building me up for a better musical future.
@vewilli Жыл бұрын
Extremely well explained. Now I know: 1) I will have to listen to it more often 2) I shouldn’t have bought so many 3rd party plugins as the Logic ones would fill all my needs 3) the before and after is often very subtle, sometimes very well heard -> for me it’s still difficult to set the paramters best sounding, as my hearing ability especially in the high frequencies has diminished a lot (can‘t hear them over 8000 Hz any more) 4) Is it true that most of the listeners don‘t hear all these subtle changes -> that means there are thousands of possibilities, everything success depends on the song in general rather the perfect mix?
@cameronpatrickscott Жыл бұрын
I think you make some really good points, i will say there are rather a lot of us music nerds out there these days.
@vincent_vidal Жыл бұрын
This might be the best step by step tutorial on compression and compressors! Very well done! I’ve always used 3rd party pluggins for compression, never realizing how great Logic’s stock plugins are.
@DanMia-cd1bmАй бұрын
Masterclass 101 and beyond...thorough and thoughtful teaching that clearly opened my mind and brought me to new beginnings..thank you for sharing.
@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic6 ай бұрын
The more I listen to your original song in the videos, the more it grows on me. I love the lyrics and the story of the toll of addiction
@victorhakim12505 ай бұрын
Dude you explained this so much better than all the other tutorials out there on compressors !
@geducam Жыл бұрын
Best tutorial ever on compression. Probably the most under used and under understood features of Logic for me that I am finally able to understand and explore with substance. Thank you!
@clintyoung9902 Жыл бұрын
One thing I discovered when testing Logic’s compressors with sine waves and pink noise is this: - not every distortion option is used in each comp type, but the “soft” option does add the most harmonics (i.e. color), while “clip” adds no harmonics for most comp types - the more gain reduction added (i.e. lowering threshold), the more harmonics are increased - similarly, the more make up gain added, the more harmonics are increased. This is where negative output is really useful - knee also effects the levels and content more than I previously thought - finally, the cleanest to the most colorful are Plat Digital, Classic VCA, Vintage Opto (which adds most of it’s color near the source freq), Studio VCA, Studio FET, Vintage FET, Vintage VCA
@dirk6420 Жыл бұрын
One of the best tutorials I know! Thank you so much!
@Junglejunkeeyyz2 ай бұрын
I feel a lot more informed after this lesson about compression. Thanks 👍🏾🙏🏾
@donaldwatson38012 күн бұрын
First video i've seen of yours. I found this compressor video extremely helpful! Thanks for the explanation!
@DanMia-cd1bmАй бұрын
Great Mix..did this video at least twice and learned something each time...brill job of teaching and sharing..thx
@bassManDavis1953 Жыл бұрын
0MG I have only just had a chance to go through this session and as us cockney's say "cor blimey" what a fantastic piece, you have given me a complete understanding of compression and at last! how to use it properly? At last, I'm so pleased you spent the time to do this tuition, its so appreciated.
@flash2k11 ай бұрын
I'm really loving this. I've struggled for so long, I get the idea of compression but when I apply it, the sound never comes out as expected. I'm finding this really helpful, thanks
@jamesr2934 Жыл бұрын
This is the first time I have understood compression properly. Thank you!
@grahamcooper2144 Жыл бұрын
Really good explanation of a complex concept. Bravo. I'll be rewatching a few of these sections to glue them into my head. As an aside, I play bass and when I record slap bass I've found that relaxing the attack time lets the thumbs and pops sing through. But sometimes too much, so I'll be using the second compressor technique you showed to then reign them back in a bit. Many, many thanks.
@randyschmuki31733 ай бұрын
I had to take notes, thank you so much much for the information Josh!
@cristinarodriguez34492 ай бұрын
This video is soo helpful - you teach really well Thank you for this
@Profartiste4 ай бұрын
You're such a good teacher and I like the tone of your voice and all the descriptive details.
@KaranRao9918 Жыл бұрын
Your every video is a breath for new, Decicated & begginers musicians.... Long live Love from india....❤
@motovlogbangladesh9596 Жыл бұрын
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Never realised compression could be described this good before!! God Bless! Love you Man!
@tfvcidade10 ай бұрын
This is the best youtube channel for logic pro and audio mixing tutorial in general. Following these videos for years now and it's always up to date e easy to learn with!! Thank you!!
@kpmtwo Жыл бұрын
Best compression explanation I've ever watched. Thank you!
@darrylhanton33753 ай бұрын
I really enjoy these lessons , I’ve learned loads , and I’m not using Logic Pro yet , I’m getting an m4 iPad Pro in a couple of weeks so il be putting what I’ve learned to the test, also you are a good speaker, there is a lot on KZbin , that mumble and suck there teeth etc , thanks for the knowledge
@monkberriedelight32253 ай бұрын
Brilliant- clear and very helpful
@eddaley7911 Жыл бұрын
Best comp explanation I have ever seen, and I have seen many! Thank you....
@PavanSibal Жыл бұрын
Good tutorial!, can you please do one on side-chaining.thanks
@didcomusic Жыл бұрын
Yes. Logic Pro compressors are really good features. Honestly, usually no need more when we fully use the possibilities of exiting one !
@JamesMartin-nx3wv6 ай бұрын
The absolute best lesson I had on compression thanks so much
@johnleclerc571110 ай бұрын
Hearing and seeing your logic series has been very eye opening. Your explanations are all spot on and easy to understand. Thank you !
@wesleysstudios8741 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much... very useful to me, am practicing on logic. Appreciated 🤝💐
@timtom25 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful for beginners.
@fizzle.1017 ай бұрын
no doubt one of the best tutorials out there, thank you so much
@BrentClay8 ай бұрын
Concise and clear. Very informative. Straight to the point. I would give this 10 thumbs-up if I could. I like the tune as well. Many thanks!
@karelhoogendoorn Жыл бұрын
This one was very helpful for this beginning musix creator. Thnx!
@sn0op2k6 ай бұрын
Best vid on compressors I've seen thank you
@Nuclearsoandso Жыл бұрын
You're helping me pass college. Thanks, man.
@caspianlennoxrocks4 ай бұрын
Fantastic tutorial, thanks so much!
@gilles3110 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup pour ce partage très instructif et parfaitement clair. 😉
@waylonnicholson37110 ай бұрын
Thank you. Your videos are a breath of fresh air.
@cameronpatrickscott Жыл бұрын
Marvellous, thanks for your rigorous delve, its all so pat head rub tummy this mix engineering stuff...
@ddictive Жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you're doing man:) very knowledgeable. The best explanation about how compressor is work, simple and understandable, very good job!
@franbert6218 Жыл бұрын
Really exceptional tutorials. I have used logic for a year now. I only now decided to watch every single tutorial from the start and always find some hidden gems in them. Thanks. One question: most people recommend using the FET first on vocals and then the optical compressor. Why do you do the opposite?
@MusicTechHelpGuy Жыл бұрын
The whole reason why I use the FET compressor after the OPTO is to make up for the fact that optical compressors often leave a quick transient at the beginning of phrases due to their slow attack times. With the Logic compressor, you have a lot more control over attack time than say on an LA2A hardware unit or plugin, so you could probably get away with using FET first for that. But the FET compressor in my mixes is purely to catch the extra transients and peaks that the OPTO misses.
@Betazeno6 ай бұрын
Wonderful explanation ! I was using it all wrong.
@gualzofficial5 ай бұрын
thank you, professor
@TheBawss90 Жыл бұрын
best logic tutorials I've seen🔥
@Purpleboo68756 ай бұрын
Awesome AWESOME video!! Thank you so much ❤
@derrickjhines6215 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I understand more about compression and how to better use the amazing compressors in Logic because of this video. You are a rock star!!!
@ThePanchomack Жыл бұрын
Great Episode! Thank you so much. Learned so much from your channel, cheers
@AngieCitlali28 күн бұрын
super helpful thank you!
@digitalplace7973 Жыл бұрын
Man... Absolutely excellent tutorial! I really like your presentation style. I learned a lot. Thanks!
@Moykel Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thank you. Clear and well paced.
@petermonrad8215 Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Thanks.
@isrealporter5654 Жыл бұрын
im so happy i found you🤕
@monkberriedelight32253 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh
@briancruz1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and song 🎉
@nickd.9882 Жыл бұрын
This video is SOOOOO helpful! THANK YOU!
@thewhitbyfox Жыл бұрын
Thank you for yet another outstanding video in the series.
@jarethhasan761711 ай бұрын
Learned a lot
@romanvickers2 ай бұрын
lifesaver. thank you
@team.logicpro Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal teaching!
@vishavjeetsingh1268 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for amazing explanation
@stevenmoreno40994 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Josh for these series, I’m planning to buy the course once I finish it, where can I so that?
@SufyMusic Жыл бұрын
thankyou very helpful
@rallefreifahrt6630 Жыл бұрын
Your course is a blast! Thank you so much!
@rawu-music Жыл бұрын
Very, very good explained.
@graveyarddrums Жыл бұрын
You're my hero
@HishamKhalaf1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this beneficial tutorial. 🌹🌹🌹
@70nikroxx Жыл бұрын
My God! I think I finally got it , lol thanks for breaking it nice, easy & understandable teach \m/
@manewry66tw Жыл бұрын
Great overview. Thanks.
@michaellitton438010 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@Julheartstudio Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@fxcksthiswrld Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lynvconary Жыл бұрын
Your video helped a lot, thank you so much!!! 👍😊
@joseluis-wd3zd Жыл бұрын
Briliant video about compression, could you make a video about sidechain kick and bass?, also the button compare was on, what for? could you explain what the button compare is doing? thanks a lot.
@sheddybhulji8196 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic😊
@isrealborn3743 Жыл бұрын
very useful as always!!!!
@vk-music22 Жыл бұрын
helped a lot
@ecsnsan Жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always. Thanks! ❤
@peagashraman7292 Жыл бұрын
thank you bro
@bamdadghaffari9 ай бұрын
thanks a lot bro 🙏❤
@ClarkWagaman-pw7to Жыл бұрын
Thanks again! Much appreciated...👍👍
@lzandman Жыл бұрын
Love your series and this episode in particular. Though the bass guitar in the bass guitar chapter has way too much sub boomy sound for my taste. I like more defintion in my bass guitar tones.
@bobkanza_6 ай бұрын
Amazing 🎉
@anjalikhushlani12343 ай бұрын
gr8 video👍
@peterpejanovic2652 Жыл бұрын
Nice Nice Nice!!! Thänx a lot!
@waltonbrown Жыл бұрын
Finally… someone who can explain Logic in plain English, thank you.
@Parapsyglider Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤
@pianomaniac14 Жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, I’m composer, and classically trained pianist, producer and engineer. I have acted as engineer and producer for a classically trained pianist who is very much a purist and who doesn’t understand much about the process of recording and production. He wants everything to sound very natural, which I totally understand but he believes that “natural” simply means a good microphone and no post-processing at all. I have a hard time explaining the principles of why, even for a natural sounding recording, even for a classical recording in a way he’d understand as a musician. He seems to disregard the science and he likes to say, “We just use our ears and go by what we hear during initial sound check. Compression is a particularly difficult thing to explain to him. Have you ever had any of these struggles too? Could you perhaps do a video with some tips about how we could work with other musicians who are wary of the recording and production process? I love your videos! Thanks!
@espedale Жыл бұрын
Analogies usually work in these situations. Show him an unprocessed raw image from your camera. Ask him if it represents what he is seeing in real life. Of course it doesn’t! The colors are muted, there is very little contrast, and the exposure looks different; yet it is the purest UNPROCESSED capture of the image. To represent what we see in real life, some adjustments need to be made (saturation, contrast, exposure, etc.) until the image reflects what you see in real life; being careful to make subtle changes and not go overboard. The same is true of music production. The tools we use to capture sound are fantastic, but we need additional tools (aka processing) to arrive at the closest approximation of what we experience in a live performance.
@pianomaniac14 Жыл бұрын
@@espedale @musictechhelpguy Thanks for this! What kind of analogy would you use to explain that unlike composition or performance, you can’t just go with what your ears tell you during sound check and mic setup? I have a hard time explaining that just because something sounds good before recording doesn’t mean that your ears tell you everything. He keeps saying, “Music is an art. We just need to use our ears. If our ears are saying something is good when we set up mics, we don’t need any mastering or post production.”
@MusicTechHelpGuy Жыл бұрын
Similar to what another commenter said, the microphones do not capture a 100% realistic interpretation of what we hear in real life. With 1 microphone, you only get 1 perspective, from one position in the acoustic space. 2 mics, two perspectives, or a stereo field. But even stereo sound is 2D. What we hear in real life is 3D. We often have to enhance 2D records to make them better approximations of what we hear in real life. In concert music, they definitely like their dynamics, but sometimes I find the dynamic range of concert recordings a bit too dynamic in the recordings. (I used to do nothing but live concert recordings for 2 years as my job). I like to put a little bit of compression, just a touch to round out any "sharp corners" and if anything is missing detail, I might add a little top end, but not much.
@pianomaniac14 Жыл бұрын
@@MusicTechHelpGuy I just thought of a great analogy. If you play piano for a large audience and you play a pianissimo passage in a way that sounds perfectly delicate and soft to your ears, you won’t project to everyone in the hall. You have to listen bearing in mind that your sound needs to reach an audience, so you play in a way that might sound like mp to you but will sound like pp to the audience. The same is true in recording. Something might sound great to you before you add anything or before you master, but you need to keep in mind that if you don’t add any post production processing, it might be un-listenable to your audience depending on what they are using (and we never know that). Am I making sense?
@45djjasong Жыл бұрын
thanks for this 👊
@Sweetchordz19 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DanMia-cd1bmАй бұрын
Btw, great song and vocal...i personally would like to record that song...
@Pablo1a1 Жыл бұрын
blessed
@JorisPtrs Жыл бұрын
i have a question. I produce housemusic. My mixes usually are 80% ok compared with similar tracks on e.g. traxsource etc. I still dont understand how to make the instruments more sounding 'in the face'. Is that mainly obtained in the mastering stage? Or are there other reasons?
@trackdayguy Жыл бұрын
Excellent overview on a confusing topic! As an alternate technique, could I use the built-in limiter to tamp down the peaks, rather than running a 2nd compressor, as in your example? Just curious to see other ways that limiter circuit could be used.
@MusicTechHelpGuy Жыл бұрын
You could, but using a limiter is limits the dynamic ranges of the peak reduction, so all peaks will be limited at the same threshold, with 100:1 ratio. I think in most situations the 2nd compressor would work better. In the past I've used the limiter in the compressor to intentionally clip/saturate some drum recordings.
@LennardHarders Жыл бұрын
I am a newbie when it comes to compression. Thank you for this video. I have a question: at 21:38 you said a hard knee would result in more compression to the signals around the threshold. But when I look at the graph it seems to me to be the other way around. That a soft knee would cause more compression overall. The dark area decreases when you turn down the knee. Which means more compression, right? I just wanna be sure I understand those graphs.
@MusicTechHelpGuy Жыл бұрын
Let me explain in a different way. With a soft knee, the amount of compression applied to signal slightly above or slightly below the threshold is more variable, because the "breakpoint" in the graph is rounded, as opposed to a hard knee, where it's a hard break determined by the threshold and ratio. So with a hard knee, signals that are slightly above the threshold and signals WAY above the threshold will be compressed by the same factor (ratio). Signals slightly below the threshold will be left alone with a hard knee. With a soft knee there's a bit of variability around the knee, so signals slightly above the threshold will be compressed less than signals way above the threshold. However, I see your point, that because of the variability around a soft knee, this also allows signals slightly below the threshold to also be compressed a bit, which doesn't happen with a hard knee.
@LennardHarders Жыл бұрын
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Thank you for the clarification :)
@Danthatsgoodmusic Жыл бұрын
I'm really struggling with this one, the others such as EQ or Reverb aren't as hard for me to grasp.
@aramkiam Жыл бұрын
Imagine you're sitting in front of your TV watching some show. Now commercials start, it is louder so you use your remote to lower the volume. After the commercial it's too quiet, so you make it louder. In that scenario you are the compressor.