UPWARD COMPRESSION The Technique You're Not Using

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Stream Siri Say By Gassed Up HERE -------> www.song.link/sirisay Follow Gassed Up: instagram.com/imgassedup

[@FamousTVvoice]

Whats great about Upward Compression with vocals is that you can bring up all the timber in a voice without having to eat the mic, so in other words, it's a pseudo way of sending the mic almost down your throat (depending how aggressive you get with it) while avoiding the plosives or otherwise unnaturalness of being so close to the mic/capsule. Its what I've used for years to make my tracks sound so textured.

[@HelpMeDevvon]

NOTIFICATION GANG WHERE YOU AT!!

[@Elquido]

Ayeee

[@H3xTVChannel]

here bro!!!!!

[@hellhedoublellimitlesslumi7897]

always bringing that fire i never see anywhere else gr8 stuff bruv

[@tobysuniverse]

From the Caribbean.. Locked in!

[@crimewavbeats5532]

So it's the same as parrellel,right blood?lol

[@HatinKiwi]

Nice tutorial as always

[@nolanmarshall3212]

Notification gang!!! Man thank you so much for these videos. By far the most powerful channel for artists/ producers

[@8360ishan]

Bro you are really amazing i watch all your videos everytime and am really waiting for the video on realtime compression on vocals while recording vocals how to do that so that we get a good dynamic vocal recording before even processing vocals later..

[@adityabhardwajverse]

Liked in the first 5 seconds.

[@starsandguitars2050]

Super. Well done as always.

[@LuffyAkAMaDGuY]

thank you

[@patjescloud9585]

Devvon is love Devvon is life #gemssssss

[@maavinomusiq]

mhmm, so i was using it right...thamks bro! JAMAICA JAMAICA!

[@ayebarberfuckmeup4689]

*Siri say, gassed up, siri say, gassed* 😂😂😂

[@menelik23dedon]

but isn't the mv a low-level compressor, which brings the sound up from the floor, upward compression turns sound up instead of turning down, based on the threshold settings and ratio

[@adriansanchez4875]

Yeah we need this template ‼‼‼🤯

[@adriansanchez4875]

I'm def getting the drum kit 2 🎸🎸🎸, that 808 slappin

[@5PIDEY008]

Bro🔥🔥🔥

[@sarahc0816]

Interesting🤔 but what's the difference between makeup volume and upward compression?

[@idane1234]

vocal rider is about volume and mv2 is about cmopression, i have the same question.. whats better?

[@davidobienu9971]

Dang

[@Bhoodsbitch]

Bro can you mix one of my songs

[@hareeshs86]

Hey, so what's the difference between upward compression and just regular compression and boosting after?

[@RealityWorldNMuzik]

The best way to tell the difference is mix a song with just your regular EQ clean up and a classic compressor without any parallel or upward compression and master it then play it ..compare it to some of the professional songs you hear..you will hear the difference it's going to sound extremely low level and not stand out in the mix at all..he's actually showing the secrets that others won't show

[@hareeshs86]

@@RealityWorldNMuzik how is this related? I'm not asking about parallel compression, and as for the loudness difference, that's why I said regular compression and boosting after, which should be able to achieve the same dynamic range

[@RealityWorldNMuzik]

@@hareeshs86 but what exactly are you speaking of boosting the eq or the compression gain

[@hareeshs86]

@@RealityWorldNMuzik I meant, if you compress a signal normally and then adjust the make up gain, could you achieve the same result as an upwards compressor?

[@RealityWorldNMuzik]

@@hareeshs86 you might could I've had some decent songs to come out good with doing it that way then had some others that didn't turn out so great until I started using that upward compression technique

[@AnimAfrisites]

Mv2 also brings out the reverbs harmonics in a reverb chain.Nice tutorial.

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Hell yes!

[@aliothcarsyn3952]

Devvon... God bless you man! Giving us industry secrets that NO ONE on youtube is talking about. For free! Along with templates, and stepo by step tutorials. And on the other hand blessin us with your vocals with your music.

[@KrazyGames21]

Facts!!

[@man1ac47]

Nobody gon talk about how hard that song is tho ???

[@AzazelsGamingRealm]

I love this plugin I started using this 3 months ago I didn't understand it it wasn't to many videos but the plugin is so easy to use and simple I just put to and to together and it works perfectly and this video made me realize I was using it right 🙏 you the best can you make a video on what do you use to master songs please

[@TheBlashMusic]

People in the comments, try this. A good amount of Upward compression (3-10db) + A small amount of downward compression with a fast attack and high ratio (0.5-3db)

[@gerardlange4156]

OTT at low percentages sounds a little better/tighter than this plugin to me and its free

[@camrnlve]

This track hard as fuck smh thank you DEVVON

[@zachpitt9249]

Can i use parallel compression, and upward on vocals?

[@Shalco]

liked the video before it even started. This man is a treasure.

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Thats love yo!!

[@JCashBeatz]

U showing off with your engineering skill!!! super dope

[@ryanreach3710]

So upward compressing isn't actually compressing then? It's just bringing up volume below a certain threshold? Therefore, maintaining dynamics, but bringing up low level details? Thanks for the great video btw!

[@ibrahim47x]

Ryan Reach No it is still compression. All types of compression are about adjusting gain above or below a certain threshold. Downward compression, or classic compression, lowers what’s above the threshold of a signal, then gain is used to bring up the entire signal because it’s been made quieter. Upward compression is the opposite in that it brings up what is below the threshold of a signal. See, in both cases it’s just a matter of adjusting gain. Upward compression lowers dynamics just like downward compression does. A more dynamic signal is one that has a higher dB range between the loudest part of the signal and the quietest part of the signal, so lowering that difference with any kind of compression lowers dynamics. However, a more dynamic signal doesn’t necessarily mean a better signal for the mix; if parts of the signal are so low that you cannot hear them in the mix or so high that they overpower the mix, then the dynamic range of such a signal is too high and is bad for the mix. I hope this explanation cleared up any confusion.

[@norbel97]

yo I normally dont comment on videos but that song is fire wtf

[@blacksmithbeatz9165]

This is exactly what i was thinking existed but i had no idea how to do it or what it would be called lmao. Dead on thanks bro.

[@terrymiller111]

That song is CATCHY AS HELL. Damn. I like that better than 90% of the Top 100 right about now.

[@idane1234]

the MV2 is the same as VOCAL RIDER? i know the mv2 compress and the vocal rider is vol but they sound similar, whats better?

[@Old_SnakeTwitch]

I'm having trouble understanding why Upwards compression is any different than setting make-up gain and extra downwards compression to compensate the boosted highs. Is there even a difference? Or is this just a streamlined way of doing what i described? Thanks

[@mfanisi]

Brutha. Can I give you a simple suggestion? No Disrespect. Get with a DJ for like 1-2 Hours to specifically discuss tempos and Kick Patterns. If I was to A+R your music...understanding BPM and Kick Drum Patterns would be my #1 concern. I think if you do that...it will make a major impact on your music. Just like you have done for so many others. Peace ✌

[@Huru_]

I watch your uploads religiously -- I think I've watched them all actually. Sometimes it takes me months to get around watching some of them though, most times because I feel like I've already studied the subject ad nauseum, but I still click on them and everytime, I end up finding something that quenches my thirst. KZbin's really gone a long way in ten years, and I do hope you keep on putting out such quality materials and insights. That being said, there's one thing I've been constantly wishing while watching you, so I'm putting it here now because I found myself wishing for it again: please, please, crank up your examples. Imo it would really help, not only the total neophytes -- but also the more "seasoned" engineers who've never thought to use upward compression on instruments, for example; and give people the extra incentive to actually *try* something new. Only A/Bing between already "perfect" settings, imo, makes it more difficult for people to see how much of a gem the technique/advice you're giving actually is, and makes it hard for them to conceptualize custom applications derived of it. Of course, not showing up cranked up settings gives me, in some degrees, the impetus to actually try the technique you've shown, or the custom application I see for it; but I'd probably be even more excited if I'd heard more of it from the get. Endword: thank you for all your work!

[@eyramgbewonyo3968]

Working in Parallel with this MV2 is crazyyyyyyy!!!!!

[@yasxke1839]

Thank you Devon, I get it, I already Mv2 from certains pro engineer . It's like Xfer OTT (upward and downward MultiBand compressor)

[@mauricejones9834]

Thx for this video bro. I have this plugin and never used it because I didn’t quite understand how to manipulate it to my advantage. Now I fully understand it. Great for accentuating nuances. Subscribed a while ago. Thx again. 🔥 music too bruh!!

[@txddyfarquh69]

are there any other namebrands out there who also have Upward Compressors beside Waves Audio?......

[@phil1353]

Dope record bro. I can tell you like it a lot by your facial expressions lol. Thanks always 🙏🏼

[@philipwalter6445]

Harris Daniel Rodriguez Steven Gonzalez Brian

[@YUMMiR]

Awesome technique! I use it to increase the reverb of my bedroom-recorded claps.

[@lucianappleton1212]

I have the MV2 but I prefer MaxxVolume the expanded non dithered version. Mind you, it takes a lil bit more luv to set it up but as in anything your hard work is rewarded. Great channel not only for the newbs but for the experienced engineer as well

[@MrBassdog]

Awesome stuff !!! Definitely Game Changer

[@5urg3x]

You can also use upward compression if you’ve got a part that sounds good but has a few out of control peaks. If you turn it down, it’ll get the peaks in line, but during the other sections where the peaks aren’t crazy, it’ll sound too quiet. So instead of limiting it, and chopping off those peaks, you can use upward compression, set the threshold to bring the quiet parts up, and leave the peaks alone.

[@iloveeverything4380]

So should you use upwards and downwards compression so u get balanced vocals

[@itsRebelonthabeat]

Is there an alternative, in case we can't afford waves?

[@itsRebelonthabeat]

@@xeno.s248 thanks man

[@TieDiesel]

Not only does your music bang, but your helpful tips and advice are always on point bro. You've helped my mixing elevate beyond what I've ever imagined. Thank you so much man. ✊🏾💪🏾💯

[@4th4444]

Hey bro I think the correct words ur looking for is expander or expansion and can also be achieved with R Comp or with more detail by ProMB.

[@TzoHill]

hey man could you tell us how to do this same thing with R COMP please? tryna save £30 lol

[@kallz4336]

Your songs really cold tho bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@ntv4544]

Hey help me Devon what headphone you using

[@johnkeable5304]

Dope video like usual bro! I always appreciate the knowledge. I think this would work great on adlibs and background vocals to make them sound more present even at lower volumes

[@pologangdb4907]

where should I put a MV2 in the chain ?

[@pandolnielson1838]

Hello Devvon how are you process to master your song ?

[@TISTWORLD]

fuckin wid dis your too versatile bro

[@5urg3x]

Awesome song! I like it. Really cool vibe with the whisper rapping, that’s really interesting. You got a new sub bruh.

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Nick K glad to have u aboard!!

[@davidtrueheroakad-true8318]

This is mad dope man I thought I knew everything but just proves your teaching us super advanced major skills !!

[@prodprotege]

This guy shows tiny and secret things,that have a huge impact in music and I LOVE IT!!!

[@geestarworld5181]

can i use downward compression and upward at the same time

[@JohonYT15]

does upward compression good for mastering?

[@HabibiTommy98]

Put this on my master bus = night and day

[@CayenneTravels]

It's traditionally called an Expander, I've never heard of it called upward compression before, bit it's a good way to explain it for people who are not familiar with the concept.

[@expertizzlist]

The reason you never heard it being called that is that it's not the same thing at all. In fact, an expander does the opposite of compress.

[@CayenneTravels]

@@expertizzlist yes, they are opposite, but what he is describing and using is an expander + compressor. Its an expander for the quite parts and a compressor for the loud parts. Many compressors that are graph based (such as cool edit / adobe audition) use a graph with a zero line diagonally, anything pushed up past it is expand, anything pushed down bellow is conpression.

[@expertizzlist]

@@CayenneTravels It's not an expander for the quiet parts, though, because an expander doesn't raise the volume of quieter parts, it lowers them. It expands dynamic range, which is the opposite of compression. Upward compression is more similar to auto gain, but without compressing the louder parts first. 🤓

[@CayenneTravels]

@@expertizzlist if it just changes the volume, without effecting the curve, but I can see how it could do that. Noise gate, expander and compressor are the same thing (check out a graph-based one where you can do all 3 on the same graph. A noise gate cuts the quiet, an expander boosts, a compressor lowers. All three based on a se threshold and ratio. I tried to draw crude graphs here: Noise gate: / / / __I Expander: _ / / I / Compressor: ___ / / /

[@CayenneTravels]

Note base line 0db is disgonal: / / / /

[@inyourworldofmusic8545]

I love Using this Compressor fa real

[@triplebeam23]

I do this when I want to bring the delay up

[@jokoboyama6322]

This song is CRAZY dope #sirisay

[@funktionmedia]

I just found out about this technique a few days ago and I've been talking about it, and now Devon just dropped this video. The universe is listening 🤔

[@HelpMeDevvon]

HEAVILY!!

[@antoniomccoy9451]

That track is banging!

[@ju1ceaudio]

Expander

[@bw2937]

Waves C1 is great for this also

[@AlexNejera]

i watch YT vids at 2x speed so i chuckled when he said "everything seem too fast" because i really had to slow it down to normal to hear the difference

[@mrz.3]

Fuck wrong w you lmao

[@pologangdb4907]

yea why lol

[@30THREE]

My new beat 🔥🔥 or 🗑 ?

[@TheFeelButton]

Very helpful Devvon. Digging your channel!!

[@hareeshs86]

Also, it would be damn cool if you could make a video on dithering and sample rates! Love the tutorials!

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Thats a deep deep topic!!

[@hareeshs86]

@@HelpMeDevvon unfortunately! Which is why I was hoping you'd clear it up!😂

[@MrSilver8790]

BRUH what is the song called i can't find it anywhere

[@prod.gxdwin2909]

He's probably dropping it later this year

[@saucynes1817]

That song is HAWRD

[@francesca8895]

GODDAMN THIS SONG IS FIRE

[@LiveToSingMusic]

Thanks devvon, you are always the best, am from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@thinkoutsidedabox3441]

Do a Trae the truth template

[@royalemuzikproductionz]

hi Devon what type of 808 is this . seem common these days. I'm an Ableton user I also have massive and massive x and 808 studio.any presets or sample packs to direct me to would be appreciated.cheers

[@cvader7]

badass track

[@_jbustillo]

I like this

[@tonescapes9673]

Cheers my man,all good stuff to remind me I'm on the right track now.easy and clear 👌.keep em coming

[@8360ishan]

As many mic dont have frequency responses like u87 mic so how can we get that quality sound from h not so expensive mic??

[@shxxn7548]

Yo random question, when you used to post cover songs on KZbin, do all the licensing get covered through tunecore or is it a lotta extra hassle? And can I upload that on Spotify and make money legally? Any help will be really helpful!

[@dinel218]

DEVVON beeeeaaaast

[@AlirezaOfficial]

Should I use it on aux channel or use it on main vocal channel ?

[@8360ishan]

Also i really want to know how to get a flat response from the mic which is not so expensive like rode nt1a after processing....

[@Mateusz7821]

What headphones and studio monitors do you have? Do you mix and master on one pair of headphones and speakers or do you switch between different ones ?

[@godwinameya5519]

"Nuances"

[@gmichaelhall]

Great video and excellent layman's explanation of how an expander can be used. Instant subscribe ✌️🎶🎶

[@PhawelBeatz]

You’re helping a lot. Thanks for your vids

[@mitchellball5360]

You never emailed me back, Devvon! I asked about your career because I want to learn how to produce properly as a career

[@alimanouchehrian5225]

❤

[@alexsiller6081]

Question, I know you might have discussed this before but I'm new to the channel as I have a lot more time on my hands (make a good thing out of bad). What is that in the back? Is that a vocal booth? thank you in advance!

[@THETROUBLEMAKERSGANG]

great video damn those adlibs were sounding nice!!!! devvon give us a travis scott type adlibs tutorial.

[@davidobienu9971]

🔥

[@giacomopontecorvo968]

Hey Devonn! Could you do a tutorial explaining how the hell they mixed up Childish Gambino's voice in Algorhythm? Thanks! We love you!

[@Luan_araujo91]

Dope trick Man! Thumbs UP