Pro Tools Tips & Tricks ( How Compression works)

[SeanStephensen]

Did you end up finding that website with the list of ratio charts?

[HIGHHIPHOPdotCOM]

ehhhh not to be a dick but is there any way u can go more into detail ?? u barely scraped the surface...

'ppreciate the video tho fam

[illestofdemall13]

To add on to what you said, as far as the ratio goes we must remember only peaks that go beyond the threshold will be compressed. So with a ratio of 2:1, for every 2 decibels that go over the threshold the compressor will reduce to 1 decibel. So if your threshold is -18 at a 2:1 ratio and a peak comes in at -16 which is 2 decibels above the threshold, it would be reduced to a peak of -17. Another thing I'd add on is that the gain fader is good to makeup for the volume lost during compression.

[jaybflows805]

do u think u can post a video on how to use the master fader?

[LastDayStudios]

HOW do you Record your screen in Protools "Cam Studio"? Ive been having problems with this...I use Cam studio..I can record anything else through my PCI card, but dont cant get audio when I try to record tutorials.

[dbergonzoni]

fuck..that song is the shit.

[DinosauriaProd]

Great way to explain compressing: set your threshold: [--------threshold----------]. your ratio is a basically a fraction of the threshold so a 2.1 would cut the threshold in half: Ratio 2.1 [---------hold---------]. Now the make up gain compensates for what you lost after setting the ration: Make up gain 4db [--hold------------]. A great reason why you would want to compress is for when your recording a singer and their volumes not consistent. Do those 3 steps and their volume would be steady 

[joejayno]

question when I record alot of tracks the buffer window comes up... or when i use alot of affects this happens what should i do?

[BobbyGrayProductions]

@joejayno Get a Faster Computer... you are using all of your CPU...

[TheLoverofhaters]

@joejayno there is lots of things you can try. first close all other applications you may be running. you can try using the parallel compression technique to reduce the number of effects you're using. use aux input tracks to add reverb. you can also adjust the buffer size and cpu usage via: "playback engine" under the Setup menu. if the error message still occurs you should consider increasing the ram of your system before buying a new one.

[ThAKiDDgoGO]

@joejayno this shit happens to me to...annoying as hell

[joejayno]

question what percentage should your cpu, buffer be at?

[AnulkaD]

Thankyou for your tutorial, well explained. Now I know the facts about compression.

Kevin

[robertcordero1234]

bruh , can you help me with editing a voice recordin like hip hop - rap .

i dont know what plug ins to use to make it sound good .

[CeoEastsideEnt]

I Kind Of Understand The Use..... It Seems Like I Cant Hold The Compressor Long Enough Throughout The Whole Verse Or Chorus

[tbizzy32]

I'm working on some new music just having problems on how to use the desser.could u make video about that an how it work thanks ill will

[DaFineMusic]

Thanks Dude, All Your Videos Are Very Helpful, But I Think It Would be REAL Helpful, if U Made A Video Of U Recording Then Mixing it And Shit.

[BobbyGrayProductions]

@DaFineMusic Word Fam, I will see what I can do.. Maybe i can do it in a 4 or 5 prat video...