The Secret to Perfect Compression

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  • @jetlag_beats
    @jetlag_beats Рік тому +68

    Jesus... I've watched and intensively listened literally dozens and dozens of tutorial videos on compression. And seriously: this is THE ONLY ONE which makes it not only completely understandable to me, but also illustrates perfectly how to dial in compressions and WHY to do it that way.
    Much appreciated! 🥰

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching. I'm so glad it helped!

    • @josepheze430
      @josepheze430 Рік тому +2

      Me tooo, I was just about to type this 😭

    • @josepheze430
      @josepheze430 Рік тому

      Bro this is genius, I'va always had issues with setting my attack and realease times @@WillBorza

    • @LinguisticLifeform
      @LinguisticLifeform 9 місяців тому +1

      not only did this legend explain compression so beautifully he did it in 7 minutes! I wish my receding hairline made me that smart

  • @mingomarrero
    @mingomarrero Рік тому +129

    This is the BEST video I've seen on YT about compression, and I’ve seen all kinds of videos from “PROs.” the fact that you used different plugins and hardware for the demonstration makes it even better! 🙌🏽 great job and well explained and easy to understand.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +3

      Wow, thank you so much!

    • @chinchillin6280
      @chinchillin6280 Рік тому +2

      Agreed

    • @__Stelios
      @__Stelios Рік тому

      I agree, it's exactly how I think about compression as well and it's definitely the easiest way to explain it.

    • @saladdaze7375
      @saladdaze7375 Рік тому +1

      Facts. This is what im linking people to who ask about compression. I could try to explain it better in 7 min, and I'd fail lol. Will is rad

    • @jeffreyhanc1711
      @jeffreyhanc1711 Рік тому +1

      Ditto. Great channel, amigo. (You just need to upload more content!:)

  • @Fibonacci_Alpha
    @Fibonacci_Alpha 13 днів тому

    This Right here is it and I’ve taken notes cause I’m tired of running in circles, one minute I get it, the next minute it slips my brain. But this is well presented 😮‍💨🔥🔥

  • @standardqueue
    @standardqueue Рік тому +10

    the droning synth sound behind ... genius! Best lesson yet, you've done in 7min what countless hrs from 'pros' have not come close to teaching.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @johndoe_1984
    @johndoe_1984 Рік тому +21

    Finally found a channel where although I'm at an advanced level, I can still learn. Finally.

  • @YbBeezer
    @YbBeezer Рік тому +39

    This is the best explanation I’ve seen on compression on UA-cam today. Wonderful

  • @cheeseburger_joe
    @cheeseburger_joe Рік тому +9

    This is the best way i've ever seen someone explain an audio tool. Big thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! More to come!

  • @RealLeel
    @RealLeel 11 місяців тому +5

    Thought this was gonna be clickbait. But this turned out to be thee BEST video on compression I’ve ever seen, especially with the attack and release knob explanation. Good stuff!

  • @Bville-E
    @Bville-E Рік тому +4

    You are the man !!!!! I have awarded you the BEST understanding compression video on the entire internet !!!!!! 🏆

  • @withinthevoid
    @withinthevoid 11 місяців тому +3

    This is by far the best explanation Ive ever heard when it comes to compression.

  • @Fibonacci_Alpha
    @Fibonacci_Alpha 14 днів тому

    Oh man!! This helps even more😮🔥🔥👌🏾

  • @HotelPools
    @HotelPools Рік тому

    Nicely done

  • @peakingmantis5331
    @peakingmantis5331 10 місяців тому +1

    You really explained this perfectly. I think largely due to your attitude towards the whole thing. There is a saying that goes something like "A true master can explain something complicated in the most simple of ways" rings true for this video.

  • @braddasseymusic
    @braddasseymusic Рік тому

    That was really nice. Thanks for helping to explain it in EASY terms.

  • @robinbramlett110
    @robinbramlett110 Рік тому

    This is THE BEST explanation of compression I’ve ever heard on UA-cam. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @NoiseArcade
    @NoiseArcade 8 днів тому

    You cracked the code for teaching compression! What a marvelous video!🎉

  • @TheSlynative
    @TheSlynative Рік тому +3

    From one receding hairline to another, thank you for this amazing video. I’m brand new to recording/mixing and this is very helpful.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Happy you found it helpful!

  • @konczs
    @konczs Рік тому

    Great video

  • @onedarkside4830
    @onedarkside4830 Рік тому +9

    Dude. As much as I understand compressors, your structured 5 steps is PURE GOLD ❤️🙌. Best explaination I've ever seen / heard. Cheers Bro.

  • @kevinficzere3826
    @kevinficzere3826 Місяць тому

    Best compression tutorial I've watched. Thx

  • @kingbadger318
    @kingbadger318 6 місяців тому

    I just took notes from this video on a word document. I've recorded for decades. Lo-fi, no-fi, sounds pretty good but not great. I'm wanting to learn best practices now and this seven minute video really helped me understand compressors and my approach to them in a way dozens of other explanation videos could not. Thank you for the time you take to help your fellow music lovers learn what you know!

  • @losttribez186
    @losttribez186 2 місяці тому

    this was incredible

  • @linussonearth
    @linussonearth Рік тому +1

    Very nice to hear the difference in different release times

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching! Have a great show tomorrow!

  • @largebottomproductions
    @largebottomproductions Рік тому

    This was well done my friend. Learned something so your intent was achieved.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching! Glad it was helpful :)

  • @floatinganarchychannel3204
    @floatinganarchychannel3204 Рік тому

    Wow thanks, amazing way of exploring by understanding❤

  • @CochraneDrumTutor
    @CochraneDrumTutor 3 місяці тому

    Excellent tutorial. Great work Will.

  • @yaqzan24
    @yaqzan24 5 місяців тому

    Super interesting and great presentation

  • @francisconha_01
    @francisconha_01 Рік тому

    Whatttttttttt, I've been producing for more than 10 years and this is the best educational content available on internet !

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @abhinavprabhakar455
    @abhinavprabhakar455 6 місяців тому

    This is the best video about compression I've ever watched. I've struggled for years because I couldn't hear compression. THANKS A TON!

  • @courtneydavidscott9906
    @courtneydavidscott9906 4 місяці тому

    This genius gentleman also has The Secret to Perfect Teaching. I have never seen a better tutorial on UA-cam on ANY subject matter. Thank you SIR!!

  • @jeremythornton433
    @jeremythornton433 Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you for this one.

  • @alpacar5449
    @alpacar5449 Рік тому

    Hands down best video on compression

  • @lordcoco_
    @lordcoco_ 11 місяців тому

    a decade of trying to grasp compression and this is the best explanation I've ever heard!! love it dude keep it up

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  11 місяців тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @kowi333
    @kowi333 Рік тому +2

    It is the best explaination for basic compression. Hands down. I'm gonna recommend this video to all the folks who are struggeling with this topic. Thanks alot!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @kowi333
      @kowi333 11 місяців тому

      @@WillBorza Nononono.. Thank YOU!

  • @TroubleKofLLE
    @TroubleKofLLE 11 місяців тому

    Arguably the best short video on compression. Teaches you how to hear it in less than a minute. The only video I would recommend to anyone besides this one is Kush Audio YT channel on compression as it goes more in depth on texture. This video is awesome. Thank you.

  • @joecool702
    @joecool702 Рік тому

    Echoing others' comments about this being the best explanation of compression I've come across. Subscribed.

  • @zazyczech
    @zazyczech Місяць тому

    I figured out the same approach with “SSL RULE”. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

  • @bapflips
    @bapflips Рік тому

    Bro, this is brilliant. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @aurumtree
    @aurumtree 12 днів тому

    I have to agree with most of the comments here. This is hands down an excellent comp video. The best learning vid I've seen so far on the "illusive" compressor!😂😂
    Really really good. Should have been a teacher mate! ❤

  • @vincentjohnflorio
    @vincentjohnflorio Рік тому

    I'll just say what everyone else is saying -- I LOVE when someone can tell me something I don't know in a way that distills things enough for me to feel like I know it a bit, because they themselves know it well enough to comfortably abstract and teach it. The feeling of being empowered by new knowledge is infections and you've given me that great feeling. Subscribed!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @Plauton66
    @Plauton66 Рік тому +11

    Well done I would say, this is one of the best explanations about compression on UA-cam... Thank you

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jonrice2827
    @jonrice2827 Місяць тому

    The best video on compression ever!

  • @DOCTOR-FLEX
    @DOCTOR-FLEX Рік тому

    Wonderful presentation.
    Loved your video.
    Thank you

  • @lukeblackwell7126
    @lukeblackwell7126 4 дні тому

    Love your channel so much

  • @japerlm8150
    @japerlm8150 День тому

    Very good Video Thanks

  • @CreativeMindsAudio
    @CreativeMindsAudio Рік тому +2

    Great video! Explained it better than I could with great examples!

  • @serinapech7593
    @serinapech7593 10 місяців тому

    this is such a clear explanation. soooo good.

  • @seangorman886
    @seangorman886 Рік тому

    ive been producing for 6 years and have never comprehended compression more than after watching this video. good shit dude

  • @Quiet_Forge
    @Quiet_Forge 10 місяців тому

    OK in one single comment you have just solved all of my sub compression issues... because I am now using a limiter instead of a compressor and it is so much better. So thanks, I appreciate it.

  • @SugarnSpiceBeatz
    @SugarnSpiceBeatz 6 місяців тому

    Ive watched probably 100s of compression videos... this is the best!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @MxxRie
    @MxxRie 11 місяців тому

    Exactly. A.R.R.T is a great way to hear what the sound of the compressor is. Find that I have to use way less compression to get the effect that i want.

  • @IamAbdulAhadShahzad
    @IamAbdulAhadShahzad 20 днів тому

    Your teaching skills are AWSM

  • @morphoice
    @morphoice Рік тому

    Hand's down most comprehensive and easy compression advice for beginners. Well done! Gonna recommend this

  • @vinlybeats
    @vinlybeats Рік тому +1

    Best Video Ever 👏🏾👏🏾❤️

  • @gitpho
    @gitpho Рік тому +15

    What a fantastic video. I shared this with a budding sound engineer friend before I'd even finished watching. You're an intuitive and efficient communicator, and I'm stoked for the future of your channel!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate the share :)

  • @joechapman8208
    @joechapman8208 Рік тому +2

    0:30 Compression does not "make stuff less dynamic". A compressor *can* do that, with a fast Attack, but that's not really a description of a compressor. If I use a slow-ish Attack on a drum recording with a deep Threshold and/or Ratio, my transients will end up proportionately higher than other parts of the signal which were compressed, resulting in an increased dynamic range.
    1:14 Attack is not really "reaction time", or "how quickly the compressor is going to respond." The Attack process happens instantly on a Threshold breach, and the time setting of the Attack is a demand for how long the compressor will take to perform ~2/3 of the total Gain Reduction. The trouble with the "reaction time" explanation is that it leaves people confused; they think the compressor is waiting [x] milliseconds to begin performing compression and then kicks in. This is particularly misleading if they are unsure how to listen to a compressor but they're heard about using calculators to determine ms by bpm - especially if they believe your next mistake too, and think that Attack and Release happen one after the other.
    1:19 This is not how Release works; it is not "how quickly will the compressor return to normal after the sound has returned from crossing that line." The Threshold is not a two-way boundary. A standard compressor (i.e. downward compressor) only responds to upward breaches. When that upward breach happens, both the Attack process and the Release process begin instantly and simultaneously (which is why your Release setting should be decently longer than your Attack, in cases where a compressor allows A to be shorter than R). There is no sensor in a downward compressor circuit to detect a level falling beneath a certain mark. Similarly to Attack, the Release time setting is the amount of time after an upward breach for the compressor to restore ~2/3 of the GR.
    You can prove this yourself by setting up an example where the audio is constantly above the Threshold. If only Attack happened above the Threshold and Release only kicked in beneath the Threshold, moving the Attack/Release dials wouldn't do anything. However, as you change A and R, you'll clearly hear that the sound does change.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      This is all accurate but wouldn’t fit into a simplified 60 second overview.

    • @joechapman8208
      @joechapman8208 Рік тому +1

      @@WillBorza Saying that gain recovery begins after the signal dips under the threshold is not simplifying it. That's flat-out wrong. It's legitimate to simplify something if it helps new learners to understand a complex problem, but you did the opposite of helping them to understand.

    • @ma3boch
      @ma3boch Рік тому +1

      @@joechapman8208 Thanks for the warning. I almost fell into the trap haha. I am surprised by people who want to spread false information to gain followers and some money.

    • @joechapman8208
      @joechapman8208 Рік тому +1

      @@ma3boch I wouldn't go that far. He's just repeating what he's heard. I'm less impressed that he just tried to BS me by pretending that already knew and was just "trying to simplify" (there's no way anyone will 'simplify' via an incorrect explanation), but I don't think the video is motivated by dishonesty. He thought what he was saying was true.

    • @ma3boch
      @ma3boch Рік тому +1

      @@joechapman8208 Thank you for the response, my brother. Frankly, I do not know him, and I also do not want to oppress anyone, whether he or anyone else, but things have become annoying, and lying and deceiving people has become a normal thing for the majority, and this is what bothered me. I also unsubscribed from the channel.

  • @hehmda678
    @hehmda678 10 місяців тому +1

    great video. just subscribed

  • @sibbyeskie
    @sibbyeskie Рік тому

    Very good intuitive description. It’s worth also understanding why it’s called “ratio”. My intuitive quick description of it is if you are at 5:1, 5dB difference in loudness gets squashed to 1dB difference in loudness. 10dB difference becomes 2dB. Ratio.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      yeah that's basically it. 4:1 means 4db above the threshold become 1db above the threshold

  • @canterburyaudio5836
    @canterburyaudio5836 9 місяців тому +1

    This video should get an Oscar. Really nice job of clearly explaining and visualizing your concepts!

  • @mrdenson3101
    @mrdenson3101 Рік тому +1

    Great video. One of the best I’ve watched on compression

  • @sancessounds
    @sancessounds Рік тому +5

    Would LOVE to see more videos from you if you can. Favorite plugins, analog gear reviews, Studio tour, etc!

  • @pauldiaz4273
    @pauldiaz4273 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the easy understanding!

  • @txfaulk795
    @txfaulk795 Рік тому +1

    Best compression video I have seen thxx👍🏾

  • @Emilio-HLZ
    @Emilio-HLZ 7 місяців тому

    Thank you , i think vyou are only one in the entire universe that explained properly the correlation between treshold and ratio!

  • @SinclairTheMage
    @SinclairTheMage Рік тому

    Daym this is a dope video, really appreciate the clear explanation 👊🏾🙌🏾

  • @andy_hawkins
    @andy_hawkins 10 місяців тому

    One of the best music production videos I've ever had the pleasure of watching. And all done in just 7 mins. Thank you

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HAPPYDOUKIE
    @HAPPYDOUKIE Рік тому

    Wow love this. Best video so far on compression

  • @chadmichael_
    @chadmichael_ Рік тому +2

    Just want to add that attack and release have nothing to do with a compressor’s reaction time to the loud signal. They just control the speed of the volume’s movement.
    Also a limiter is just a compressor with an infinite ratio. Meaning anything that goes over the threshold is turned down by the amount it jumped over.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      That’s a good way to think of it!

    • @TheJohnsofDoes
      @TheJohnsofDoes Рік тому

      Modern limiters in DSP are not compressors with infinite ratios. This hasn't been true since at least the L1. They are more like soft and hard clippers with envelope contouring. There's probably some plugins out there that still work within that paradigm, but most modern limiters like Pro-L2, Ozone Limiter, Limitless are all kind of fancy/sophisticated clippers that can smoothly or abruptly transition between eating peaks, and riding gain like an AGC

  • @jaredforman8064
    @jaredforman8064 Рік тому

    The best explanation of compression out there!!

  • @heartpath1
    @heartpath1 Рік тому +1

    You’re an excellent teacher. I’m an experienced engineer but I couldn’t explain this as efficiently and effectively as you did. 👌

  • @jonstone8110
    @jonstone8110 Рік тому +7

    Standing ovation! Best compression video I have ever seen. You have the gift of being able to make complicated ideas simple to understand. It is often very difficult to make something easy (and very easy to make something difficult), so thank you for your hard work! My only complaint is that I needed this video about 20 years ago. Superb.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @charlexguitar
    @charlexguitar 11 місяців тому

    Gracias, saludos!

  • @Talentman18
    @Talentman18 7 днів тому

    Great video thank you!

  • @isaacnewtech
    @isaacnewtech 10 місяців тому

    nice video man. I know how compressors work and I've worked with them for a long time, but I always like to hear other people's approach. Your explanation and general approach of the matter is really nice and easy to follow, and very well presented. Clear examples, and these 5 steps are a useful and practical approach I think

  • @blaness13
    @blaness13 Рік тому

    probably the best compression video i have seen period.

  • @yusnotyus
    @yusnotyus Рік тому

    bruh this is such a game changer, tysm

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  11 місяців тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @almc-wi5vo
    @almc-wi5vo 6 місяців тому

    One word: Excellent.

  • @Hive5ive
    @Hive5ive Рік тому +1

    quite literally the most concise and entertaining, while informative video on compression I've ever come across the internet.

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! :)

    • @Hive5ive
      @Hive5ive Рік тому

      @@WillBorza you're welcome man. Do you have any videos like this on eq? Subbed btw, great stuff!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      I’ll make one soon 😊

    • @Hive5ive
      @Hive5ive Рік тому

      Awesome!@@WillBorza

  • @ravedigger
    @ravedigger Рік тому +2

    I feel exactly like everyone else here ... Finally! I've always understand Compression in.theory, but never been able to translate that to my own compression efforts. The SSL theory is pure genius and makes total sense, they're preset values for a reason!! Well done and thank you ❤

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

  • @ParkerBourassa
    @ParkerBourassa Рік тому

    This is the best YT vid I’ve seen on compression- wish I found this right when I was starting!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  11 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it!

  • @ChrisWoodGuitarist
    @ChrisWoodGuitarist Рік тому

    nicely explained. Great video, thank you.

  • @bigstewdio
    @bigstewdio Рік тому +4

    No matter what, I never tire of watching videos about the ARRT of compression because constant reminders are helpful. I have a natural tendency to stop going through this perfectly sensible sequence and just "dialing it in" without spending the 20 or 30s it would take to do this properly. So, thanks for the reminder and I may well re-watch this video every few months.
    And 2/3 for tools. Pro C2 is my workhorse compressor, Unisum is my mastering compressor and .... well I've never got on with Ozone. But apparently 2 out of 3 ain't bad ;)

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! Ozone 11 is quite a bit better than its predecessors. But I’m a bit biased in saying that because I helped design it.

    • @bigstewdio
      @bigstewdio Рік тому +1

      @@WillBorza Ah, didn't realise that, heard good things about Ozone 11, especially the maximiser. But I'm well served for mastering tools, even if I'm still trying to get to grips with some of them (I'm looking at you Unisum!).

  • @kritagya.sharma
    @kritagya.sharma Рік тому

    THIS IS LITERALLY GOLD

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @kritagya.sharma
      @kritagya.sharma Рік тому

      @@WillBorza can you also get into dynamic eq or something like soothe 2 for vocals

  • @velocitystudiomix
    @velocitystudiomix Рік тому

    Very helpful video and right to the point!

  • @barryporter9995
    @barryporter9995 Рік тому

    Your video is the best. Thank you.

  • @joseferro1432
    @joseferro1432 11 місяців тому

    Excellent Video. Clear and concise. Thank you!

  • @therearenoruleshere
    @therearenoruleshere 3 місяці тому

    Bro, you made the best video on compression ever!

  • @XxdaleforlifexX
    @XxdaleforlifexX 7 місяців тому

    This video is great. Please make more videos in this style 😊

  • @energyfrequencyvibration1111

    Best tutorial on compression!! and such a down to earth and likeable guy! subscribed!

  • @feranas5962
    @feranas5962 Рік тому

    Best compression explanation ever.

  • @MyronDavismd
    @MyronDavismd 6 місяців тому

    Wow. Fantastic explanation/ demonstration and tutorial all in 1!

    • @WillBorza
      @WillBorza  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wagnerbertolino2
    @wagnerbertolino2 Рік тому

    Thanks for a straight-to-the-point explanation without adding those utterly funnyless memes that no one on earth laughs or is entertained by in between every sentence.
    Great job

  • @nelio123
    @nelio123 7 місяців тому

    Wow, this helped me a lot. Finally I get how compression works ❤

  • @Vhonskievlogs
    @Vhonskievlogs 11 місяців тому

    I rarely subscribe to anyone and you earned my respect and trust with your videos. Video is straight forward, knowledgeable, easy to understand and no waste of time. You earned +1 sub😊

  • @igorsim8170
    @igorsim8170 Рік тому

    Great video . Thanks.

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs 3 місяці тому

    Superb !

  • @Reakerboy
    @Reakerboy 11 місяців тому

    You've got another sub! Love the technique of increasing the ratio to hear the full affect! I did this, then slightly adjusted my attack, although surprisingly it was already not too far off, so has given me confidence my ears are working correctly! I've also now started using the auto release function rather than adjust my own release, you're right! The auto release does the business! Now I trust it. Made my moves and dropped the ratio, now my mix is sounding top notch, with no more muddy pumping low end. Thank you. 🤟🏻

  • @rays7805
    @rays7805 Рік тому

    Great video. It really makes things nice and clear.

  • @albertopantaleo3241
    @albertopantaleo3241 Рік тому

    The final part about the SSL Theory is what made this video stand out for me.. Never thought about it! Thanks

  • @johncostigan6160
    @johncostigan6160 Рік тому

    Setting Release time to "close" just before the next beat is the simplest and clearest tip yet. Thanks a Bunch! It was a great presentation.