VOCAL COMPRESSION SECRETS of the PROs

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[@ColtCapperrune]

Really hope you all enjoy this one! Thanks for watching!

[@KarlGutowski]

It's PROs, not PRO's

[@cliffprowse3341]

@@KarlGutowski Gosh, what a huge mistake. I hope everyone can forgive him. Thanks, Mr. Grammar Nazi.

[@mcsweet1966]

Thanks I watch ALL your videos and always learn something !

[@bbmusic4983]

Awesome vid!!! Curious - did you use the 1176 during tracking as well? If so, what were the settings that you landed on? Thanks!! 🙏

[@antcall6779]

So good Colt! Please keep this type of videos coming! Happy holidays buddy 🤘

I've *paid* for recording masterclasses that had less concrete information... I'm a tad envious of people who are starting out in audio with ressources of this quality and I think you're doing the community a great service with this easy to understand, "concepts applied to a real scenario" format. Thanks for the great video :)

[@bloomingbeats1318]

Check out the playlist on my profile called “engeineering”. Mathew Weiss, warren huart, etc. they are all brilliant engineers who you can trust.

[@dane4890]

Yep great stuff indeed 😁⭐

[@MixReady]

Re-watching this video to gain a fresh perspective on my go-to vocal processing moves and I find you here Raoul! Loving what you do!

[@dooshnukem32]

17 years into my recording and music production journey and I'm still learning new compression tricks and perspectives. Thanks for the great video, Colt!

[@WaterRiver777]

Lmaoo godayummm you late 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dooshnukem32]

@@WaterRiver777 you good? 🤔

[@WaterRiver777]

@@dooshnukem32 yea I'm good lmao 🤔

[@MrSasUGames]

We are learning all our entire life :)

[@ARTISTIC-WORDPLAY_dotcom]

We never stop learning. Nice to not be a dog because I wouldn't learn new tricks as I age.

[@tristanishtar8906]

I'm not new to compression, but darn if I didn't pick up new knowledge. Colt, you are a god! Thank you.

[@ColtCapperrune]

LOL, I’m just a nerd that loves audio! Thanks so much for watching!

[@simonrigby2776]

It's funny how even when you have a decent handle on a tool someone comes along with a take on it that makes you see something else. Today that's you mate :) .. nice video and subscribed :)

[@GladysGrace001]

Totally 👍🏾 agree 💯

[@MiniGinni]

There's no way I wasn't sticking around for this entire video, after about 7-8 years of learning how to mix by myself, this is by far the absolute BEST video I have ever seen describing the usage of a compressor and thorough explanation on what each section of one does, well done man, well done!

[@jaylasker2160]

Hi Colt. I am a frustrated home hobbyist who has struggled with with compression since my 1st mix. Your tutorial is BY FAR the best Compression tutorial I have watched in the past couple of years.. You are a gifted engineer and teacher. Gifted Engineers are a blessing, Gifted Teachers willing to share their passion are twice the blessing. I learned more from you in this one video than I have in the past 2 years combine. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge in such a humble and down to earth, comprehensive presentation. -Jay

[@KansasPrepper]

Hey Colt, I want to tell you as a guy old enough to be your old man, that your tutorials and videos in general are so much appreciated. When I get discouraged and feel like I am spinning my wheels your videos are motivational and encourages me to keep at it. Thanks for what you do to help others! Yes I did watch all the way to the end.

[@hailemoses8586]

THIS ! Is the comprehensive and understandable tutorial I think we've all been searching/waiting for. Playing the track while making REAL adjustments helps much more than saying "this or that level is where you wanna be" Seeing and hearing the real time application of level changing , attack and release settings and practical application of setting the correct depth of the vocal in the mix. Good stuff bro!

[@EliottTordo_Erhu]

Great explanation ! Love your work Colt !

[@arendbrinkjr4935]

Keep up the excellent content Colt! I've seriously learned so much.

[@taylordolletzki15]

Big fan of your stuff man🤘🏼keep’em coming!

[@jjshelt]

I really appreciate these in-depth dives, Colt. Thanks!

[@AnonymousNerd65]

Your videos are just getting better and better! Keep it up, man!

[@allpdmusic]

Another great video by you Colt! Thanks!

[@theRNvestor]

I have found dozens of “how to compress vocals” KZbin vids, most of which are focused on recommended settings and levels rather than what you did, which is succinctly breaking down the aspects of what makes up compression, individually and as a whole. Now instead of just using recommended levels, I feel like I have more freedom make my own choices based on the new knowledge and understanding. Very well done, Colt. Subscribed and thank you!

[@badBoiSlots]

If you bus compression and side chain you basically can compress as harsh as you like but only feeding a small amount to the vocal

[@Padillajose]

This was a very well explained video! Awesome work Colt!

[@kevinakacoolbreeze]

Awesome video Colt! Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family bro!

[@Terry_Dale]

Made it to the end, love your tutorials man. Keep up the good teaching!

[@clydedowney2620]

Thanks, CAP! Love your content! Watched to the end!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

I always really enjoy the music you use to demo with man. You're working with some great artists!

[@timthompson847]

Made it to the end, and still interested. Love what you do. Keep doing what you do.

[@MattT33L]

You've succesfully gotten me back into using my 1176;s for vocals, had taken a little break there for a minute, thanks!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Nice man!!

[@johnpilling741]

Made it to the end Colt but worth every second. Hope you have a great Christmas break and here’s to 2022 being and awesome year for us all.

[@sincerelymace]

This is up there with one of the most useful videos I've seen from you thank you!

[@file211]

Made it to the end! Great stuff as always, keep it up! 😁

[@BillySells]

God bless you Colt! Merry Christmas!

[@nikloumusic]

this content is SO VALUABLE!! thank you so much Colt

[@dubcitystudios509]

Hell yeah I watched it all . Needed this so bad 🙏🏽 thank you

[@Patfriza]

Awesome Colt , man super educative and very honest from you, rare this days , keep it up bro ...happy holidays !!!

[@StevenDitching]

Yes, yes, yes, Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@scottiesomerville5763]

What a killer video! You have a way of relaying the information that is just easier to digest than most

[@calibrecustom001]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I hope that you do many more of these.

[@davidchurch8828]

Great one Colt. I watched the whole thing, really useful advice. Appreciate it

[@karaniivt]

I love watching this kind of videos and really appreciate the hard work put into them! I find this tips way too helpful as I'm starting in building up my home studio and my producer-ish journey and learning how to use this stuff and get good results so thanks again Colt!

[@prodmikedylan]

This is the most clear and insightful dive into compression i've seen so far!!! Killin it my man! Thank you.

[@nikolaybakalov8264]

❤❤❤❤ Sharing all this was EPIC!!!! Thanks bro!

[@JedWunderli]

I always watch your videos to the end - as always, great content. Thanks.

[@wayneebersole2054]

Loved this video! And yes, listened all the way to the end!

[@esbenwillems5073]

Made it to the end! Excellent as always.

[@TheK391]

always learning, thanks for the pro tip! fabfilter multiband was especially helpful. i did notice some artifacts in melodyne tuning, but maybe thats just me

[@johntrainsyou3702]

It's definitely tuned pretty hard.

[@DraftZJ]

your videos are the most consistently helpful videos on all of youtube. i find myself having an a-ha moment almost every video and liking them and saving them to rewatch later

[@mkson1978]

One of the most important videos of 2021 I would say. Thanks Colt!

[@btidelius7344]

Very good series, perhaps one of the best I´ve seen on YT! Thank you!

[@dangradinaru8627]

Hey there! Without the need of being rude or pedantic, most people get the attack and release wrong. 😅 The attack is the rate at which the compressor reaches the desired amount of gain reduction and the release is the rate at which the compressor restores that amount of gain. Both happen instantaneously, once the signal goes above/below the threshold. There is no delay between the crossing of the threshold and the compression attack on that signal. It’s a design thing especially the beginners should grasp I think. Sorry for the intrusion. 🤐

[@methodm2000]

Colt, this video is awesome! I learned of alot of useful information, can’t wait to try them out! 😃

[@toddpeterson5226]

Made it to the end baby. Thanks for the amazing content as always!

[@PaulMcLeanMusic]

Hey Bud, thanks for taking the time out to help us with Compression, a big key to it all. Much love, Paul 🙋🏾‍♂️🎶🎶

[@satch72]

This is the best video I've ever seen on understanding compression. Been getting better for a few years now but this really opened up my understanding. Thank you Colt!

[@manulf557]

Amazing tutorial! The information you shared is gold and and explained it so well! Thanks 😊

[@TheWaspist]

Normally i m annoyed by too many promotions advertisements but unlike other compressor vids online i found this vid pretty useful and better than others. so i ll subscribe .

[@WhoisAvila]

love how much you broke down the compression types, very easy to understand!!! Thank you

[@ReedRobins]

I ALWAYS make it to the end of your videos Colt. This is your best yet. Great work. Your explanation of the attack and release on the 1176 being "like a gas pedal" is just the mnemonic I needed - I've always struggled with how to remember that, especially in the 'heat of the moment'.

[@charleshuguley9903]

I watched it all, and got some valuable insights. Thanks, Colt!

[@freshstartdetailing610]

This is the best video on compression Ive ever seen by far. Thank you so much Colt. you're making a huge difference.

[@mrarmysoldier]

Fantastic tutorial. Very clear and understandable - one of the better ones I've seen! Cheers!

[@flyyguy.ty7]

one of the best videos I’ve seen explaining compression in my short term spent learning, really love this!

[@gloriadiamond8165]

I absolutely loved your video! Thank you for doing what you do, you are very informative. It's awesome how you share your creativity and your knowledge. This is my first time ever leaving a comment for anyone, and yes, I stayed to the end. I'll be watching more of your videos.😊 Thank you!

[@CreateArtRecords]

Great Video! About Attack-Time: What you said is what most Peaple saying about Attack-Time. But I am not sure if that's really correct. I think it's the Time how long it needs to reach the full Attenuation. And not when the Attunation begins. That is more what I hear when Compression happens. And that explain me why a Compressor has a Groove. If the Attack-Time is faster then the Transient you will hear less Transient and so on like you learned.

[@ColtCapperrune]

Fair point, I was just doing my best to explain it in a way that someone who had no idea what compression was could understand it. Thanks for the comment!

[@CreateArtRecords]

You do it well! Thx

[@nicoeleich]

The info you give in your videos is gold... it took me years to understand things and get to a certain level and you display it and explain it in a fast and simple way. Really great content you have here...

[@pedromaiz88]

Thanks man! This is the first time I stumbled upon your YT content. I didn't predict that this would be so helpful! I've been using some of these gear for years, and you explained some things that I never realized were so important.

[@mikeottinger6715]

Great stuff! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. This will help me allot!

[@stevewoodley5081]

This is absolutely the best compression tutorial I’ve watched! Thanks

[@meangenecharbonneau]

Thanks for the in depth explanation with real examples. Was definitely worth watching until the end. I always learn something from your videos so I finally subscribed.

[@danielnuzum8117]

Loved this video! I watched it all the way through!

[@danyelias9377]

Great content Colt!! I learn a lot from your videos. Love your channel! Thank you for sharing :D

[@211MakinHits]

I made it to the end and i will DEFINITELY be watching more. You're very easy to learn from and follow. Very personable and motivating!

[@davidholding6453]

Colt. Just wanna say this video is awesome. Very detailed descriptive and most of all taught in a way that gives ability to us newbies .

[@rayang9929]

Thank you for this incredibly informative and well put together video!

[@semifamous2898]

The best video about compression that I've seen so far. Having those live dial examples it's an eye opener. Thumbs up!

[@enochernandezls]

Definitely watched this to the end, thanks for all the great info

[@sansproductionlounge8083]

Excellent tutorial as so well explained! Brilliant! Yes… I watched all the way to the end. Love your work man! Subscribed!!

[@lolpopcorn1000]

Made it to the end; very helpful! Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@rexweible3747]

Great explanation of compression and settings, been a fan for better than a year now, keep the great content coming Colt Thank you

[@PIERSPRIME]

BROTHER YOU ROCK !! THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS !!

[@richiekeyz8245]

The best explanation of compression I’ve ever heard on the internet

[@davidhochstadt2884]

Appreciate all your educational content Colt! Made it to the end lol!

[@BeejayMorgan]

Dude, this was fantastic. This is exactly the type of content I'm looking for. The way the release time affects our perception of distance is way cool! Thanks so much for doing this.

[@helmetjan3517]

Yes, I enjoyed your full video, thank you!

[@samjoiner2226]

Damn straight I made it to the end of the video! So grateful for you taking the time to upload content like this, that’s taken you years to master, and we get it for free!

[@polloofbhc]

made it to the end but it was well worth it. I've never understood compression like I do now after watching this video. thank you and keep them coming

[@michaelconry3004]

I made it again, I’m 70, went through broadcasting in college starting in ‘70. I love your videos, good stuff.

[@prezelprescott8232]

Colt man that was the best class on compression I've seen yet. I've been watching you about a month now, very impressive. Thanks

[@gurrajmusic2412]

absolutely most detailed and most helpful tutorial on youtube that I have ever seen. thanks a lot for this one

[@PhatOtterStudios]

Made it to the end. Very well done. Thanks

[@isaiahsims__]

Think this might be my favorite compression lesson I’ve learned! Like this is suppppperrrrr helpful and now I just feel more confident in what I’m doing! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@billguitarvin]

Made it all the way through. Thanks so much for making this very informative video! Learned some new things I hadn’t thought about before. You have a nice vibe too which makes it that much more enjoyable to listen to. All the best to you and take care!

[@kennymartinez6896]

I appreciate everything you do for the sake of educating us newer engineers. You’re videos are thorough and very inspiring. Made it to the end of the video and im happy to be a subscriber

[@ninjaneer1974]

Excellent teaching session, Colt. Invaluable information here. The detail was A+.

[@theothermebutwhoami]

giving away real sauce for free. we appreciate you Colt. looking forward to the record. happy New Years to you & yours my friend.

[@ryansheffield752]

How could you not make it to the end! absolutely incredible video man! Even tho I understood compression going in I still left with a different level of confidence.

[@cliftonjohnson9776]

As usual Colt, great content and honest advise for consideration and application. Thanks much.

[@stephencline685]

I made it to the end and loved every crazy Friday night feeling minute of it!

[@HOOOOBS]

Most valuable point mentioned in the video for me: Set the compressor so at the quietest part, there's no compression. That's HUGE man. I've done weird things automating compressors in the past, which usually leads to uneven, unnatural changes. THANKS COLT! :D

[@randalfields1991]

Colt this was really good. I really appreciate your knowledge on the subject. God Bless.

[@wozwise]

Wow, amazing video! You are an awesome teacher. Been doing this 15 years and learning so much from you. Thanks so much 🙏

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I watched the video to the end as usual your videos are great. Thanks!

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I just started out my producing journey and this has helped me so much in demystifying the art of compression. Thanks so much!

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I stayed for the end, very helpful! Thank you!

[@djrandalldean]

Made it to the end. Thanks! Reinforced some things I've read by showing them in action with excellent examples and paced just right for me.