Why SIDECHAIN compression makes drums appear HUGE? It's NOT what you think!

[@unfa00]

*You can also watch on PeerTube:* peertube.kx.studio/videos/watch/5e65c931-11ab-4acc-bc42-945dea3b583b

[@DarkSideofSynth]

You can experience that if you listen to music while jogging. We're all side-chain compressors. All you have to do is decide whether you're LV2 or VST;)

[@unfa00]

I'm an LV2 for sure!

[@DarkSideofSynth]

@@unfa00 Hehe. Have a great weekend!

[@thessalonikiosmusv]

I'm watching this without my glasses, it looks like you are sitting in an Arma 3 map.

[@unfa00]

Oh yeah, I just paused the game so nobody shoots me.

[@SvenArnhold]

@@unfa00 So that is what happened at 09:55 ... (:

[@superYnova]

trying to learn composoing electronic music and this has been incredibly insightful. great video!

[@unfa00]

I'm glad to hear that! Good luck!

[@peteyjoe]

This is obviously fake, linux users don’t go outside!

[@Reflectives]

If I recall psycho-acoustics course correctly very short sound bursts are most dangerous to hair cells. Their length is controlled via feedback mechanism (inner cells - brain - outer cells - inner cells). That's how it was put ~15 years ago at least.

[@ChrisD__]

I think it's very short and sudden loud noises (faster than you ears can react) and sustained loud noises are also damaging.

[@ScarletQ3]

Ears integrated limitation? Wow! That's an impressive idea! This thing is touching

[@timflatus]

Thanks for that explanation, that's useful. For the effect you demonstrated, I'd use a side-chained gate. Side chaining is a big subject, as I work in more of a rock genre, I make use of side-chained multi-band compressors or de-essers. It's the same principle but you're just suppressing specific frequency ranges in order to make space for other instruments. Mostly I don't want the pumping effect. This can work well in keeping lead instruments and vocals focused and present in a busy mix as well

[@Saka_Mulia]

I love audio illusions. Please explore more of these weird, psycho-perceptual things. Like stereo positioning.

[@SmellyBones]

"Make something that's balanced," he said in nicely balanced HDR.

[@aquarius-vibration3]

Genius! Thank you for your sharing!

[@tjingboem5447]

that is exactly what happens if you record piles- a very loud sound with a lot of oumpf when you see them at work....but when you play the recording back at home, it sounds like a mosquito farting. A totally different sensation! To get the same feeling back you have to add lots of compression and extra bass

[@chikoavena3407]

I really like this kind of videos! It must be also a relief to you to edit these too (yes I'm assuming that it is less to edit. Am I right?)

[@unfa00]

I have done very minimal editing on purpose to be able to make more videos instead of slaving off on a single one. I am testing how that pans out.

[@sofia.eris.bauhaus]

"It's NOT what you think!" it was exactly what i thought. :P

[@unfa00]

Congratulations :D

[@schmitzmichael4580]

Scripted or not. Great Video. Unfortuentlyy i am a poor Person, so i can only Support you by telling Others of your realy cool Videos. I learned a Lot an i also switchhed to Linux. Froom cubase to ardour. Thank you unfa. Where so you come from?

[@unfa00]

Thanks! You're very welcome :) Sharing my stuff is a great help, as you can reach people I never will. I hope your situation will get better! And I am glad I could help you discover free software! BTW, I'm from Poland :)

[@guitarbrother1234]

2:18 I actually really hate this. I hear it in a lot of pop music and it kills me. It sounds like sticking your finger in and out of your ear. I much prefer the earlier sample played despite being less punchy. Just turn up the volume on the percussion.

[@unfa00]

I have itentionally overdoen this effect here to demonstrate. I totally understand what you mean - I get irritated as well when sidechaining is overdone. I think it can be done well, even when extreme, but it's very hard to do it tastefully and in suhc a way that it's not dizzying. I guess also people have different tolerance to it.

[@guitarbrother1234]

​@@unfa00 I made the comment before watching the full video, but after watching, I mostly agree with your your approach to it. Also, since I have your attention, I gotta tell you that I appreciate how instructive and inspiring your videos have been. I've recently begun making a serious try at making music, and mainly have been working with LMMS on a Manjaro machine. When I found this channel a couple weeks ago, it's been somewhat of a treasure trove of useful information, both on the linux side and on the music side. You're awesome, man!

[@unfa00]

@@guitarbrother1234 Thank you! I am vary glad my videos server this purpose - that's the goal, but feedback like yours help me see I a going in the right direction.

[@NUeB_net]

pls use a wind protection for your mic when recording outside. thx

[@unfa00]

I apologize for this. I did not take any gear with me, and recorded this video totally spontaneously using nothing but my phone. I've tried to clean it up as best as I could in postproducton (it was much worse originally), but it's far from perfect. I should next time just take a sound recorded with a windscreen at least. I didn't even have a camera stand, so I just put my riding helmet on the bike, and put my phone on that somehow.

[@NUeB_net]

@@unfa00 A cheap lavalier w/ foam cover or dead cat can do the job and doesn't take up much space. I thought someone so much into sound always carries at least such basic equip around. ;)

[@unfa00]

@@NUeB_net I definitely should be carrying that stuff with me everywhere :D

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@NUeB_net My cat said she hates you!!!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@unfa00 Not sure it will go over well, walking around in public with a dead cat! I couldn't get away with it the one time I was carrying a dead weasel around down town!

[@loupearl706]

As a metal guitarist I wish it was easier too create drums. I've got much to learn. Anyway thanks for your content. Also I've been having trouble setting up my Positive Grid Spark40 midi setup on my pc. Soundshed is the open source software which allows you to controll this midi amp through your browser or spark40 controll package. This is great because usually you can only control your amp with your tablet or phone. I have no problems on my windows 10 pc but on linux I can't get it to work. I recently switched to Arch based EndeavorOS as it works better with my hardware. I'll check out your chat. Oh and have to give props to Positive Grid as the Spark Amp is an incredible interface for only $200 bucks. While I'm at it... wish I could output my Spark40 to my cab through its headphone out jack... It's the only downfall of the amp. Why I the world didn't they give it a proper way to achieve this. Maybe you have advice on how to use my pc for this purpose. Have a great day.

[@loupearl706]

Never mind. Figured it out whilst watching video. It was easy. Just used yay for reaper and package run file for soundshed which I couldn't find so I reinstalled it. Peace out

[@Gotblade]

I was expecting you to inhale a bug at some point on this one. 👀

[@unfa00]

I must say that during recording I have not seen these things flying right above my head. I'd probably freak out a bit if I did.

[@Gotblade]

@@unfa00 I've inhaled a few 😁

[@ssmstudio1476]

Like this

[@unfa00]

I'd you'd like to learn how the limiter in out ears works in detail - Steve Mould made an excellent video covering that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZa2dZalodGFpdU

[@GoldbergToastyBred]

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