Why I Use Multiple Compressors For One Vocal

[@HelpMeDevvon]

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[@djvorborg2928]

How do you run so many plug ins without pro tools crashing? What computer do you use? I use a macbook pro 2015 with 16gb of ram and i7. I have max buffer size and external ssd and would never be able to run that many plug ins. If you could help I would appreciate it so much! I run my own recording studio and I always feel limited by how many plug ins I can use.

[@b15productions38]

@@djvorborg2928 tell us when u find a solution pls

[@b15productions38]

@@djvorborg2928 i found the ansewr here in his video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYGoh4V7rdyaZqM at 19:24

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@@djvorborg2928 no need to thank haha

[@caesar5128]

I was searching on this topic yesterday. Help devon got me today. Blessings

[@TheAdamSmasherMultiverse]

Same. That's clutch timing

[@aveesqueezie5594]

I dig how you're always animated and energetic in your breakdowns of your processes and explanations. It helps clarify things that would be kind of difficult to understand otherwise. We need you out there. Keep up the awesome work big brotha.!!!

[@Esenabros]

Despite being a great sound engineer, he is also a great teacher.

[@rudiemc9846]

I agree, out of all the videos I watch Devvon explains things very well and also doesn't make them sound boring

[@clxmzzy9257]

About a year ago I didn't even know what an attack was but thanks to you devvon you have really helped me mix appreciate what u do 🤙 God bless!

[@mdmn8160]

Best tutorial I've ever seen on KZbin about compressors. Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮

[@StevedaveTodd]

WOW! We always think of a compressor as something that restricts, but you use them to open up, AWSOME! THANKS!

[@hummarstraful]

I remember commenting on one of Devon's first two or three videos. Congrats on breaking 100K!

[@sekuroz]

I used the cla76 as the third comp. I just like the way it colors musical transients. And the first I used the rcomp to tame the sound. Sounded super sick. Thanks for the vid

[@brendanphillips8448]

You and Pensado are my music idols bro ily

[@MattDxstined]

check out leslie brathwaite he's super cool too (lil uzi and pharrell williams engineer)

[@brendanphillips8448]

@@MattDxstined will do!

[@monarchdrumandbass8700]

Even with topics I am familiar with, your incredible charisma and unique takes are always helping me learn more !

[@ElliottMcKenzie]

Devvon....I want to say a huge THANK YOU for doing all these amazing educational videos!! I recently purchased a new home studio and am literally sitting here with pen and pad TAKING NOTES like I'm in a college classroom! You are dropping GEMS in every video! By the time I'm done watching all your videos I'll probably have an entire folder full of notes haha! THANK YOU! Are your plugin packages available for Adobe Audition?

[@ExoticzOfficial]

Wow this helped me big time. Especially with rnb type vocals in my opinion. Especially with the CLA compressor. How u could keep the dynamics a good amount with the attack and release and still good a good volume.

[@markl5998]

Still trying to learn compression. I don't really understand it even after several tutorials. Imma stick with it tho

[@favourhenshaw197]

Could you please do a video on how you process background vocals and reverbs ❤️

[@dek10157]

It’s crazy how you always are on time with you videos. Universal synchronicity. My guy

[@drubaily4140]

that "boom boom" hit really hard

[@raychrismusic]

Brooooo you been helping A LOT

[@Colin-dd9in]

Takes intelligence to explain complex ideas in a simple way. So many tutorials just brush over the process. Thanks!

[@Prodby_duke]

Indeed

[@diealonemusic777]

Those adlibs are jus so clean !

[@TheRealvisionz]

Big fan of how you break down your process fam. Thanks for the gems!

[@k.wrightraksproductions1198]

Thank you for pushing this method. Thought series compression was becoming a lost art

[@chrism5999]

Dude you drop gems every video thank you

[@all-up]

Speaking of a Compressors tone; Im amazed at the difference between the VCA's, FET's, Opto & Digital Logic Compressors that are so doggone district from one another. (Once again in Logic Pro) The use of Soft Distortion on Drums is been a life saver on the tracks that ive been making. How is it that these Compressors sound so incredibly different from one another with some basically trashing the sound. Noticing that out of the 7 Types of Logic Compressors there is usually one thats the proper tone for the drums. It must have really been expensive back when in analog, if different colours & compressor tones varied so much as in Logic's representation of them if they aren't simply exaggerated their tones?

[@JOWELCOLE]

Man really liked your vocalss 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

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I used to follow you really closely when I was 16, like 6 years ago. Was new to music in general and your stuff helped me through some tough times, staying excited about the world. Fast forward to now, I'm 22 and never in a million years imagined I'd be making ym own music, but I'm here now. Imagine my surprise to see that you have your own established channel as you work to build yourself up as a musician!! I can't express how amazing and inspiring finding this was for me today. Your music was always an inspiration in the past, and now as a novice making music I feel lost. But seeing how committed you are means more to me than anything on the beginning of this journey. Thank you so, so much brother🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Keep on going!

[@presfullreacts]

I feel you BIG time. I'm lost out here without Devon

[@marioCazares]

Awesome info thank you!!

[@DannyDuhDemon]

14:06 i played this back like 10000 times 😂

[@godkingdlok]

Sometimes I just drop in for the music! #SupportDopePeople

[@QuietEdgeBeats]

Great job explaining this bro. That r vox is indeed a gem for presence. I actually used it for a kick just something subtle to help the kick push through before I started mixing.🔥🔥🔥

[@lilsavdabest]

This video opened my eyes... I learned too much compression was a big no no but what should really matter is the final product, there are so many different ways to approach a vocal and seeing someone use three compressors on just one vocal is eye opening.. In college, NOBODY will tell you to use more than one compressor, two is almost a taboo and this is what they teach in school...

[@andrewstreshenkoff3925]

Your videos are extremely helpful

[@heythereali3238]

this is some beautiful explanation 🍷

[@odheyi]

Bro! 🙌🏿yu are a stress reliever...thank you

[@kaidoChess]

Bro I have that same lamp

[@ChiragGokani]

Master with a vocal processing video again 🔥

[@DJTWISTA8BLACK]

Really dope tutorial g. Great job 🈹️🔴💯🔥

[@brandyman5]

This was fantastic! Thanks for this.

[@rainbowmachine25]

I learned a lot here! Thank you!!

[@Hoodienestoo]

ty for this game fr

[@remshawmusiek7565]

Thanks for the tutorial 👍🏽

[@angelleoracle6927]

This was awesome! Thanks

[@lincolnjeanmarie]

You are a fantastic teacher. So clear and concise in the way to put across your tutorials. Big ups 👊🏾👊🏾🔥

[@Jvaldes609]

dope background video looking pro!

[@adamkumpmusic]

In my mind, I think of your three stages in these terms: 1. control = volume leveling 2. color = EQ 3. tame = transient (attack/release) shaping

[@lilike09]

This video made me subscribe

[@holywaterandgreentea]

Excellent Thanks

[@YoungSunnyBeats]

Thanks for the advice I do this as well!

[@djvorborg2928]

How do you run so many plug ins without pro tools crashing? What computer do you use? I use a macbook pro 2015 with 16gb of ram and i7. I have max buffer size and external ssd and would never be able to run that many plug ins. If you could help I would appreciate it so much! I run my own recording studio and I always feel limited by how many plug ins I can use.

[@TeaScholar]

I recommend printing it in increments, or committing the tracks that you’re happy with

[@Sonmusicofficial]

Can you show the chain along side other plugins so that we know the order you placed the compressors

[@dohpam1ne]

Always the most clear, direct, and energetic mixing tutorials out there!

[@natmckeever1602]

Solid!

[@qomplex]

Great video !!!

[@JaysDomain777]

Does my ears need to also pick up frequencies and volume Quickly? Because when he bypasses the plugins it seems so rapid. And Im starting to think Im slow. I mean I could barley hear the difference. LOL.

[@Tikur92a]

Legend

[@infinieone3803]

Seeing your amount of compression makes me feel like I can use WAYYY more compression on my shit

[@MattDxstined]

you can use as much as you want bro, as long as it sounds good, trust your ears

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Facts use ur ears not ur brain and the rules you’ve picked up on

[@jciampa103]

Great videos, I’ve learned so much from you, thank you. After you do this serial compression, do you put a limiter at the end of your vocal chain? Thank you!

[@FabStripes]

Do you treat the background vocals and the adlibs the same as your lead vocal? meaning three compressors

[@obryanmiezan8192]

That’s a great question, I would even ask in a general sense. Do you process background vocals/ad-libs, the same as lead ones ? In terms of : EQing, Compressing, De-Essing...

[@lilkenny83]

@@obryanmiezan8192 I process mine different from the lead. I take out more on the low-end when EQing my backs and most times on my libs to allow my lead to be more centered

[@obryanmiezan8192]

@@lilkenny83 Would only make sense to take out the lows I guess ? Since they fulfill a different function in the entire track. But I meant in more as, apart from EQing differently, background vocals are still undergoing that : cleaning frequencies, leveling, controlling dynamics, adding colors etc... Or do you do less ? If you’ve watched his videos about obtaining a ‘ X artist ‘ vocal sound, you’ll see Devvon have a specific pattern for mixing vocals

[@lilkenny83]

@@obryanmiezan8192 from the videos I've watched and veteran engineers I communicate with, the chain is more than not generally the same, if that's what you mean

[@lilkenny83]

@@obryanmiezan8192 and typically because if gain stages properly, you wont have to process as much with bg/ad libs as opposed to the main lead

[@Skiroy]

So where does using a multi band compressor slide in this chain?

[@Phe_nom]

Bro u can sing...damn. where can l get this song?

[@dyamonnbeats1915]

Thank you so much, 90% of what I know is from your channel.

[@pourtierbeatz7804]

Damn bro not gonna lie bro u explained this shit in the most lamen terms possible good shit you made something so complicated sooo easy to understand

[@s.o.1487]

And where should a Multiband Compressor be placed in the Vocal chain?

[@LonelyStarOfficial]

Seriously i wouldn't use it, instead of it an EQ, cause its doing almost the same and Sound the same

[@therealkruz]

Your talking voice sounds like chance the rapper 😅

[@honhat1257]

and his singing voice sounds like Chris Brown :v

[@edmlv]

Great video Devvon!! Thank you for taking your time to do them. I have one doubt about your technique,should you use the 3 compressors always sequentially or it depends? Also, do you do subtractive and or additive eq before those 3 compressors? Thanks for your wisdom!

[@joejoeb2000]

Do you use the vocal fader to level the vocal after getting it to a solid level through compression, or do you just leave the fader untouched and rely solely on compression?

[@Sniper_T_2x]

I manually gain the actual tracks in pro tools to try and level

[@IA7Anthony]

Good boom boom boom example haha. All jokes aside though, good tutorial.

[@Keviekev115]

Mans beard about to act as his mic filter lmao

[@kemondcollins8799]

Came here for compression tips left feeling emotional because of these lyrics 😭 yes the four walls was closing in on us :(

[@adamkumpmusic]

bro, nice watch, I'm wearing the same casio calculator watch lol. cool breakdown of the multiple stages of compression

[@mylezdanielz]

No matter what I do I can’t get the clear high end in my vocals like it sounds in major artist drops. I got $500 and over a stack in preamp and outboard cla2A HELPP😢

[@lionelchimutumbira3206]

i know the tricks are universal across all DAWs but please for once an FL studio tutorial

[@chiller9601]

Why do you try to control the peaks with the first compressor but literally avoid the peaks with the slow attack and fast release???? I do not understand that. If I want to get the peaks, I would try a fast attack. Isn‘t it right?

[@darianjohnston1658]

Yeah and he says it backwards, I don’t have that plugin but it seems like he’s using a fast attack and slow release

[@onyxxproductions8187]

@@darianjohnston1658 No, he said he wants to let the transient through before it's compressed but mainly uses the first compressor to boost the gain on the quiet parts

[@AmeenABlack]

Boom .. boom .. boom !!! 😂😂😂

[@sweet99gtx]

I think you are confusing everyone with your slower attack and fastest release theories! What is exactly slower attack and fast release you need to understand first.

[@daveyjones830]

should i still be adding 3 compressors like this if my interface has a built in 1176 style compressor? 🤔 this content is too helpful!

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[@362mediagroup7]

tonality and color. CLA 2a is like Skittles...ijs. good tut tho

[@RolandDeschain1]

I alwayss run Waves Vocal Rider on a track before I do any compression. It takes some of the strain off the compressor.

[@phil1353]

What’s a good alternative instead of using the CLA 76 first? R COMP? Could I use plugin alliance Purple Audio 1176?

[@johnniejackson3154]

Yes you can.

[@lilsavdabest]

That vocal looks gross lol so many peaks... looks like every other word is clipping...

[@iloveeverything4380]

i could barely hear the difference idk if its my ath-mx50s or my interface or something but i cud barely hear anything of a difference

[@dzhewokd5089]

Thanks man i Leave in Germany and this Vifeo explain me so more for this what i needed ❤ .

[@lilnicktune9934]

17:29 How do you get those stereo vocals? Please do a video on how to get great backup vocals like yours because your adlibs and dubs are so fire. Please do a video how to do it and different ways to do it. Can you make the video long too because I feel like a lot of people want to know this too. Thankyou!🙏🏾

[@jlines_s]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it helps me so much ! Love the way you explain things :)

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[@FiveGawd]

would love to see the process after your three compressors. I feel like what I struggle with the most is knowing what to do with the vocal after the third compressor / added saturation.

[@gcodebeatstv]

From u know what u want to do with the vocal u will know what to do next and what needs to fix or emphasize

[@JahHero]

one question how would i achieve that if i have only two types of compressors available in my DAW

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[@infinitystratos5292]

Great Video aggain and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You have a nice feeling for explaining things :) Easy to understand and so helpful overall. 😉😉😉

[@JaysDomain777]

When do I use certain compressors? Aside from when I want to that is.

[@mikkaheino6009]

this is chance the singer

[@emeyeayeeeee]

hey man great video, can u make a video about the best free reverbs and compressers that works for windows and it works on tracktion waveform

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[@cryingemojiupyours]

i use atleast 4 compressors on each vocal to gain stage and get a different sound from each compressor!!

[@kappa132]

I think this video doesnt show the 100% potential of rvox..this plugin is insanely good

[@inlovingmemoryofdouglasmul5216]

Should I get It and use it instead of cla2a in your opinion?

[@Jykä-q7y]

very helpful👍

[@bitofski]

I don't get it. It turns out that to hear these subtle nuances, we need to train our ears and listen carefully on good acoustics in the studio. But then why do we need them, because when we listen to songs through our iPhones, we enjoy the words and the music? Isn't just good basic mixing enough?

[@MerajTypeBeat]

Boom boom boom boom boom boom Fr though, good tutorial Devvon 💯

[@HelpMeDevvon]

Lmfaooo

[@skymccloud]

Is this only for R&b music can I use this technique on rap music