i know its hard to do a compressing tutorial because all vocals are different. but i've always wondered how to know where to start. I guess i'm wondering how do you go from generic settings to an idea of what you want the compressor to do with your vocal track. i have a hard time noticing compression as well besides the basic dynamics of the track.
Hi @VcookiemonsterV thanks for getting in touch. It comes down to understanding the basic elements which compose a compressor and how they manipulate audio. Thats when you instinctively you should reach for the threshold or attack knob. Presets can be a good place to start but try experimenting with each parameter to begin training your ear on how each "knob" effects the audio. If you visit our facebook page we've just posted a tutorial on compression which can help.
@408XavageIV True. Compression is one of the most nuanced effects in audio production. Usually more felt than heard although lately, especially in electronic music, compression has come to the fore front as more than just an effect for controlling volume consistencies and dynamics. A good way of learning how to distinguish compression is to over compress a signal and slowly back off to hear the differences in tone, attack, release, dynamics and volume.
For electric guitars I usually don't use a lot of compression. If it's a clean electric I'll sometimes add a bit more tho, to me it just sounds more natural that way.
i know its hard to do a compressing tutorial because all vocals are different. but i've always wondered how to know where to start. I guess i'm wondering how do you go from generic settings to an idea of what you want the compressor to do with your vocal track. i have a hard time noticing compression as well besides the basic dynamics of the track.
VcookiemonsterV 6 months ago
Hi @VcookiemonsterV thanks for getting in touch. It comes down to understanding the basic elements which compose a compressor and how they manipulate audio. Thats when you instinctively you should reach for the threshold or attack knob. Presets can be a good place to start but try experimenting with each parameter to begin training your ear on how each "knob" effects the audio. If you visit our facebook page we've just posted a tutorial on compression which can help.
WinkSound 6 months ago
why use a compression that shorten
the dynamic range and auto writes the animation of level when you can just write
Level animation yourself
foreverGraceby 8 months ago
your doing a good job with this in the bedroom series
hazardouslee1 8 months ago
@hazardouslee1 Thanks for tuning in!
WinkSound 6 months ago
great tipsss!
GGGiL00 8 months ago
Compression - You need a good ear to really understand the sound characteristics , newbies dnt really understand how to use it
408XavageIV 8 months ago
@408XavageIV True. Compression is one of the most nuanced effects in audio production. Usually more felt than heard although lately, especially in electronic music, compression has come to the fore front as more than just an effect for controlling volume consistencies and dynamics. A good way of learning how to distinguish compression is to over compress a signal and slowly back off to hear the differences in tone, attack, release, dynamics and volume.
WinkSound 8 months ago 2
@WinkSound Yes that is completely true, that is the way I was thought by over compressing a signal and really hearing the differences in the sounds
408XavageIV 8 months ago
For electric guitars I usually don't use a lot of compression. If it's a clean electric I'll sometimes add a bit more tho, to me it just sounds more natural that way.
glassprison01 8 months ago
like this!
TheIndisputed21 8 months ago
Thanks! Great tips!
sheeplols 8 months ago
Nice one love the details on cutting space for different instruments. Love it, Moooore!!! Shout out to AUB.
Militia7 8 months ago