The 4 Types Of Audio Compressors Explained

If you think all types of audio compressors sound the same, you're wrong! In this video, I'm going to tell you about the 4 types of compressors that are available on the market today. And I'll also explain what makes them different in terms of how they work and how to use them.
I will explain the differences between these 4 types of compressors in a precise and complete way, but without dwelling too much on the technical aspect. What is important is to be able to choose the right type of audio compressor for each mixing situation.
Enjoy!
⚙️ Plugins I talk about in this video:
🔗 Waves SSL G-Master Bus Compressor: www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-g-m...
🔗 UAD API 2500: www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
🔗 Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack: slatedigital.com/virtual-anal...
🔗 Waves CLA-76: www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-...
🔗 UAD 1176: www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
🔗 UAD LA-2A: www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
🔗 UAD Fairchild Collection: www.uaudio.fr/uad-plugins/com...
🔗 Arturia Comp TUBE-STA: www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - VCA
03:00 - FET
04:29 - Optical
06:08 - Tube (Vari-Mu)
07:24 - Conclusion

[@jefftum4177]

Bridged diode is the fifth type like the old Neve comps. There’s also a pulse-width modulation comp is the sixth type. Both also found in plugin form. The PWM is what the waves pye compressor is.

[@ideez_]

These were the main ones, but thanks for the extra information!

[@lucaszecat]

Great video, simple and clear. Thank you.

[@ideez_]

Thank you! Stay tuned!

[@leon9six]

quality content, this helps me a lot !

[@ideez_]

I’m glad to read that! Stay tuned💯

[@Ajuktion]

Very Informative!! Keep Growing brother

[@ideez_]

Thank you!💯

[@Electrolesh]

Thanks,pretty simple and clear tutorial🙏

[@ideez_]

Thank you!💯

[@vjmcgovern]

Thank you so much for this video, just downloaded the waves ultimate bundle and was wondering which comp was which

[@ideez_]

You're welcome! Click on on the question mark on the top right of each plugin and you should have the info quickly in the manual

[@sz7932]

Nice vid! Thanks!

[@ideez_]

Thank u!

[@JTFuller]

BRUH, you have become my new cheat code.. It's not cheating though, lol.. This demo was exactly what I needed to see.. I may have to watch this a few times and write this down but dude, this was outstanding too.. Yeah, you'll be to 10K in no time.. Great work and teachings young man..

[@ideez_]

Thank u so much man! Stay tuned, some more interesting stuffs coming!

[@okay1904]

Excellent

[@ideez_]

Thanks!

[@ryde2012]

Brilliant 👍🏾

[@ideez_]

Thanks!💯

[@s4nationproduction615]

Great input there. My question is for upfront vocals which of the types is suitable? And for bass which is preferred!

[@ideez_]

For vocals either a FET at the top of the chain or an opto at the end. But the emulation of the 670 tube compressor from Universal Audio works perfectly as well. Really depends on the situation and type of vocals. For bass, definitely a FET comp

[@s4nationproduction615]

@@ideez_ thanks 👍

[@ICreateMasterpiece]

Love it

[@ideez_]

Thank u!

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

Great explanation ... In which category goes compressor Heritage Audio Successor?

[@ideez_]

FET I guess! As it has Carnhill transformers

[@ideez_]

Thank you for the feedback btw!!

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

@@ideez_Thanks ... 👍

[@hygro9625]

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[@Electrolesh]

Sir,15 db headroom is too much or how much headroom is acceptable?

[@ideez_]

In which situation? Mixbus?

[@Electrolesh]

@@ideez_for whole mix(or headroom during mastering).

[@ideez_]

@@Electrolesh 15 dB may be a bit too much, 6-7 dB is generally recommended. But honestly if your ears are used to it, don't change your workflow!

[@whitex4652]

Vari-mu has nothing to do with tubes.

[@ideez_]

Please check your sources before you comment buddy! If you wanna teach something else you can upload videos on KZbin too, but please don't share wrong information on my channel, thanks!😀