Parallel Compression - TheRecordingRevolution.com

[Michael55443]

I never use this technique. Seems gimmicky to me.

[Zephor]

When I do this, my cymbals tend to ring out a little more than usual. Is this a bad thing?

[recordingrevolution]

@Zephor A lot of times I will skip putting the overheads through the compression. Just the kick, snare, and toms.

[QuantizeMusic]

@Zephor Keep in mind these are BASIC guidelines to parallel compression. Don't take everything he says and instantly assume something is right or wrong. Let the song determine whats right not some pre conception you heard on the internet. Happy mixing!

[DJRevThorn]

Thanks heaps really enjoying your video, proof that techniques can work across all styles.

[Elnufo]

wow, best explaination about parallelcompression so far, now i finally got it!^^

[KevinGenus]

Wait a second.... you need to give credit where credit is due. "People" didn't just develop what you call a "classic" method, this was developed by Motown Engineers - MOTOWN.

[305shotime]

CAN U DO IT ON VOCALS



[Rbog17]

That's great. I like how you explain how the doubling of the two tracks only when compressed causing the fattening of the kick and snare. However, I would have pointed out the importance of then putting a master track on after the fact, simply because we can't tell if the track is clipping at all at the output. May sound great right then, but when you bounce will sound bad due to clipping.

[theinck]

why couldn't you set the 2nd Aux to the same input as the first aux?

[recordingrevolution]

@theinck You totally can. Works fine. The benefit of using different inputs is if you don't want to send ALL the drums to the compressor. Like if you want to leave out the overheads.

[retinasoup]

fantastic tip. straight forward if you own a mac, but i have tried to set this up on my pc powered protools system but could not work out the short-cut for sending out a bus to more than one auxiliary. i've tried all combos of ctrl,alt and shift but to no avail

[recordingrevolution]

@retinasoup Generally ALT on a PC functions like OPTION on a Mac when Pro Tools is concerned.

[bsteez]

great tutorial . i'm so glad I subbed to your channel your knowledge is priceless

[amirhe6]

Isnt this affects all the mix ? I mean it seems like the mixdown will be washed out from all the bass that is added... all this MFFFFFF of the second aux will damage the mix

[recordingrevolution]

@amirhe6 Only if you overdo the effect and crank it's volume. It's no different than using a compressor on a vocal, it won't ruin the rest of the mix.

[recordingrevolution]

Thanks everyone. Glad this video could help you out!

[LukeSock]

I always get excited when I see a video of yours in my subscription box and this is why!

[demofactory]

Another first rate tutorial!!! Thanks for all your postings!!!!!

[timtrain35]

Great video, keep 'em coming. While I don't record, I help run sound at my church and I always get something from your videos. Thanks!