Technical Theory Compression 2/2

[extreme0420]

Thanks Savior :p

[askerp2007]

great video. 

[andrewvee]

Compression & limiting can be used at any stage, but usually only if its needed. The need can be recognized by the unwanted transients (extreme volume highs and lows) which make it difficult to hear a sound, voice or instrument smoothly in the music track, this should be used secondary to riding your track with a volume envelope. Compression or limiting is often used after the preamp of the mic input (while recording) to avoid clipping/distortion when transients peak over the maximum level.

[andrewvee]

You can put a limiter on the master channel to help avoid any clipping, but I would keep your mixing volume at a reasonable level to avoid activating the limiting as much as possible, as you would want to leave overall compression/limiting of your track for the mastering stage. Part 1 of my tutorial explains the concept of compression.

[calmbringer]

thanks again, i follow the tips and my song it's becoming the way i wanted :)

[usases]

Thanks

[lady3096]

thanks great tutorial, how long have you been doing music for? How do you have all this knowledge? Did you study at college or your own? Sorry fo too many questions

[andrewvee]

Thanks for your comment. I've been doing music since 1995. I learned via 5 years of apprenticeship under the tutelage of a team of professional engineers and music producers.

[lady3096]

thats great thanks for your quick answer, you are very good at what you doing!

[grantfloering]

good stuff. what kind of keyboard are you using there?

[andrewvee]

It's a M-audio semi-weighted controller.