Compressors & Gates

[fencepro]

This has to be the best compressor and gate tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you!

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@fencepro Thank you!

[thatniggbeme7]

hi can u tell me why use hardware compressors i notice they are in major studios because i dont want to over compress because i use Plugins to mix

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@thatniggbeme7 Hardware compressors have up until recently been the way to go...Now, if you spend the money on some good plugins you will have a great outcome using either.

[thatniggbeme7]

@thatniggbeme7 what about a compressor like the TLA 100a or TLA 50

[morninggloryseed]

@thatniggbeme7

Because plug ins do not compare to a high quality analogue compressor. I have used some UA clones and I love the EMI plug in compressors...I do use them. But if I were a professional mastering engineer with a selection of outboard compressors...I would not use a plug in.

Sorry the plug ins just dont have the same sound of a well driven tube compressor. Not to me. I know the folks who make and sell 'plug ins' will tell you differently. And to be able to dial in a sound.

[kiko3212]

hello sir i want to ask about a most recommended setting in most compressor&gate,cause i have used to set my unit but i think that i do not set the unit correctly,so i really thank you if you will teach me how to properly set my compressor the right way thanks a lot,,

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@kiko3212 There is a lot of info here, Take a look at the chart.

soundonsound . com/sos/1996_articles/apr96/co­mpression.html

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@MinistryOfSoundCSS You can't post links so you need to put it all together....

[morninggloryseed]

@kiko3212

Every situation is different. It comes down to taste. Use your EARS!

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@morninggloryseed "Use your Ears" can be pretty much used in every aspect of our industry. Try it, play around with different settings and your figure out any piece of gear. Thanks for the comment MGS.

[Exempttt]

really helpful video thanks a lot :-)

[TheHungnguyen]

I just want to say thank you to your very intuite video now I can go shopping.

[rjmprod]

This is the first time on Youtube, I have seen any recording gear instruction by someone that knew what they are talking about.. Truly informative, well done!

[JohnathenDavis]

this was so helpful. thanks! :)

[BrettHoustonTube]

Thanks!

[swankrecords]

waxing the knob

[7000ironman]

would you do a video o my to set up an effects chain? like what do i ook up first? a effects processor and then an eq and then a compressor? or an eq then an effects and then compressor? help please..thanx

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

@7000ironman Personally, I eq before compression when I want the compressor to react more, or react less, to specific frequencies. I eq after compression when you want the freqs you're pushing or pulling to actually move to the front or the back of the soundfield...Hope this helped!

[Kamouw562]

Thanks this video has helped me out.

[hereicomehereigo]

informative video, thx for uploading :)

a small inquiry if you have a little time

what do you think about compressing an electric violin before its recorded?

i was advised by a guitarist to do it, but as far as i know, e violin has a stable signal and is "naturally compressed"

depends on the person playing it ofc, but somehow i dont see how a compressor will increase the quality of the recording, if it were an acoustic violin id see the logic

thx

[vegunited06]

this is very helpfull thanks!

[Chamilamusic]

thank you very musch good tuttorial...

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

most compressors come with a built in Gate which could help with back ground noise. Give me a call at 239-458-3408 Creative Sound Solutions...Should be able to find a fix for ya

[josebachata]

hey there can i use a compressor for reducing background noise?

[MinistryOfSoundCSS]

We are planning a whole series....Were hoping to have something out soon

[wrmaplpi]

Good tutorial! I really like Alesis stuff. Are you going to do a part 2?

[suspectdowndrummer]

That was a very informative video....I learned a lot about my new compressor.Thanks for posting it..............