Never knew that compressors could be used to add/subtract depth in a track. Fast Attack: stops instruments from cutting through Slow Attack: allows instruments to cut through Fast Release: brings instruments closer Slow Release: pushes instruments to the back
This is the second excellent video I've watched tonight (two different channels) on EQ and Compression for piano...and it's soooo refreshing. It's restored my faith in UA-cam. i was beginning to think we were sinking into a mire of people going 'whassap guys' and ingratiating themselves as some sort of TV personality. We don't give a sh*t about that. THIS here is what we want. Intelligent, informative, gimmick-free and focussed with the least fuss.
After a million vids on compression, I finally understand compression and how to use it musically. Thank you, Lord, for the person who made this tutorial. Bless them tenfold!
I legitimately have watched probably around 30 videos on Eq and Compression on YT, and not one has explained placing the instruments in the mix the way this video did.
Oh my god! You 're FIRST person who actually explaned why we need release on compression. Not how it works and what it do, but why do we want to change it, and for what purpouse! Thank you!
Wow.🤯 That explanation of compressors' settings and using it to manipulate perceived proximity in a mix was Gold. Thanks for helping me really understand the character of my instrument (and how to enjoy others too) in an incredibly useful and expressive way. I can't properly articulate the value of this knowledge for my musical journey. Thanks so much.👏
You made this explanation very simple and transparent that I wished other videos could have done. I've always wondered how attack and release affect pianos and even strings since I just started doing light compression on some of my projects. Very informative video!
Another extremely useful entry. I have noticed such a dramatic change for my church's stream mixes after watching your videos and applying the concepts.
Hi Andrew, Just getting back into music production after a seven year break and always struggled with piano mastering. Your video has been extremely informative and I will definitely be using Attack and Release from now on. Can't thank you enough. Malcolm from Instrumentals Club.
Thank you for this video, I have always felt and received complaints about the keyboard being too prominent in the mix and sometimes overpowering. Now I know how to tackle this and hugely improve the mix in the church I mix at as volunteer.
I'm so encouraged to hear that, keep it up!! Mixing as a volunteer can be tricky since you typically don't get to mix that often, but seeing that you're seeking out videos trying to learn is awesome.
Thanks so much! I'm mixing a piano driven song at the mo with heavy synth also. This is really helpful, greetings from Ireland and thankyou again sir👍👍
Hey man, fun to watch your channel take off! I’ve been thinking about making videos like this for a long time. Fun to watch you give what you have away.
This video has taken me several steps to where I need to go. I am no engineer but I'm a keyboard player who wants to learn how to get my pianos in Native Instrument to sound better in a live SHOW. If you can assist me with any information regarding processing vst pianos in lice environment I would really appreciate it. Eager to learn. Your explanation om use of the compressor was really awesome. Appreciate the info. You have 1 new subscriber. Notification bell set to ALL.
Generally what I'm looking for from the stage is a nice simple rich sound, but I'd prefer it to not be massively altered already so that I can decide how to fit it into the mix. I typically don't want a lot of layering of piano sounds or anything like that, and only a light amount of EQ/Compression and reverb if you're going to do anything like that.
damn this random ahh video just explained how to use a compressor better then literally any of the 40 smth videos about compressors ive watched till now. not only that, but he also explained what how to look for resonances in EQ. wtf
💥 Can you help me with that, please ? Whenever I record digital pianos to upload to social media, like Instagram or UA-cam, the recording seems so thin, when compared to an acoustic piano. I notice that the problem is that there's a lack of a warm tone, long sustain, but mostly due to the lack of the ambient reflections. If you listen to a good piano recording from a professional studio, like Deutsche Gramophon, you'll hear that besides the piano sound, there's a whole layer of the atmosphere in the room, you can hear to the wood vibration, it's a thick, bold, warm sound. They get this by placing other ambient microphones far away in the room and mixing with the piano mics. The same thing happens on a live show: If you just record the instruments without putting extra other several microphones on the ambient, you'll get a plastic sound from the band, not a warm, complete sound. So, I see that placing other microphones are essential. But how to simulate those microphones on the recording of a digital piano ? I tried reverbs, but they don't add that layer of atmosphere. I thought about placing two real microphones on the studio, nearby the speakers, so they would capture kind of the real sound of the piano and the ambient, as on a real acoustic piano recording. Does it make sense ? Another problem I'm facing with the piano recording, is with mastering: My pianos sounds too thin, lose too much details, and often sound lower than most people's pianos, even when I maximize near -6dB. I listen to people who upload their piano sound, and they seem to be almost the double volume of mine. And when listening on Instagram on a smartphone, mine distort easily, even looking lower. Looks there's a problem with "loudness". I never knew how to master a solo piano sound for social media. Some people know to do It quite well, their pianos sound warm, very detailed, and loud. The contrast to mines. Can you discuss a little bit what I may be doing possibly wrong ? I use EQ, compression and reverb. Then I apply a maximizer, or Ozone mastering to finalize. In the studio, it sounds great, but when uploading, on the internet, it sounds thin, plastic, dry electronic sound. Not "acoustic wood". The pianos I use: The grandeur, and several other VSTi. Thanks for any help. 🎉❤
Most of the time I do EQ before compression. It is sometimes nice after, but you have to be careful you aren’t giving specific notes just more volume. It’s definitely smaller EQ moves if it’s after compression.
Thanks Andrew for this awesome explanation of Attack and Release. Does this explanation also apply to vocals? If not, what effect does the Attack and Release have on the vocals?
I hear the attack and release crystal clear. Why is it that I can't hear it this good when I mix on my laptop? Is it the headphones, speakers, interface?
Best example of attack and release I've ever seen.
Yes! It helped me understand attack & release a lot more!
Agree
I know right!
Agreed! 😂
Agreed!
Never knew that compressors could be used to add/subtract depth in a track.
Fast Attack: stops instruments from cutting through
Slow Attack: allows instruments to cut through
Fast Release: brings instruments closer
Slow Release: pushes instruments to the back
This is the second excellent video I've watched tonight (two different channels) on EQ and Compression for piano...and it's soooo refreshing. It's restored my faith in UA-cam. i was beginning to think we were sinking into a mire of people going 'whassap guys' and ingratiating themselves as some sort of TV personality. We don't give a sh*t about that. THIS here is what we want. Intelligent, informative, gimmick-free and focussed with the least fuss.
After a million vids on compression, I finally understand compression and how to use it musically. Thank you, Lord, for the person who made this tutorial. Bless them tenfold!
that exemple of the attack and release is crazy good
The best bit of teaching on compression ive heard in a while..thanks
I legitimately have watched probably around 30 videos on Eq and Compression on YT, and not one has explained placing the instruments in the mix the way this video did.
Oh my god! You 're FIRST person who actually explaned why we need release on compression. Not how it works and what it do, but why do we want to change it, and for what purpouse! Thank you!
Wow.🤯
That explanation of compressors' settings and using it to manipulate perceived proximity in a mix was Gold.
Thanks for helping me really understand the character of my instrument (and how to enjoy others too) in an incredibly useful and expressive way.
I can't properly articulate the value of this knowledge for my musical journey. Thanks so much.👏
Bro!
Your explanation of compression is honestly the best way I have heard it! Both in how it is shown, and explained!
Thank you for this brother!
The best piano tutorial on EQ
Excellent demonstration of attack and release. Excellent work! Thank you!
You made this explanation very simple and transparent that I wished other videos could have done. I've always wondered how attack and release affect pianos and even strings since I just started doing light compression on some of my projects. Very informative video!
Another extremely useful entry. I have noticed such a dramatic change for my church's stream mixes after watching your videos and applying the concepts.
That’s amazing to hear! I’m so encouraged that you’re watching these videos and seeing real improvement!
Amazing explanation of how attack and release can move the sound of the instrument back and forth!! Thank you!!
This guy is the best thing that happened to mixing
The fact that he was able to show that and explain it, definitely get a sub!!
Hi Andrew, Just getting back into music production after a seven year break and always struggled with piano mastering. Your video has been extremely informative and I will definitely be using Attack and Release from now on. Can't thank you enough. Malcolm from Instrumentals Club.
That is the best example of how to use compression I have ever seen, thank you
This is by far one of the best videos I've seen. Thanks for your explaination/demonstration. I definitely will be studying this.
one of the best tutorials if not the best ive ever seen
Wish everybody knew how this attack release setting will change a lot of us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ wooow thanks man
Super excited to try out compression like this. And key word here is musical. Thanks again.
Excellent! A beautifully simple demonstration on the power of compression. Bravo !
Awesome explanation of attack and release!!
Probably the BEST video I’ve watched on compression. You are bestttt!
Wow!!! Best attack and Release tut EVER!!!!!
Exactly what I needed was struggling making my Nord stage 3
Wooaaahhhh.. best illustration of attack and release.. Super Simple..
Thank you for this video, I have always felt and received complaints about the keyboard being too prominent in the mix and sometimes overpowering. Now I know how to tackle this and hugely improve the mix in the church I mix at as volunteer.
I'm so encouraged to hear that, keep it up!! Mixing as a volunteer can be tricky since you typically don't get to mix that often, but seeing that you're seeking out videos trying to learn is awesome.
Very informative and clear, thank you 🙏
Really good example, thank
Thanks so much! I'm mixing a piano driven song at the mo with heavy synth also. This is really helpful, greetings from Ireland and thankyou again sir👍👍
Very instructive! That will help me to improve the sound of my Stage 3 in my mixes.
@andrewlepard this video was an awesome explanation of the attack and release of a compressor!
Hey man, fun to watch your channel take off! I’ve been thinking about making videos like this for a long time. Fun to watch you give what you have away.
Thank you so much for this video. God bless you.
Wonderful video!
Best explanation, Thank you so much. All the best.
This video has taken me several steps to where I need to go. I am no engineer but I'm a keyboard player who wants to learn how to get my pianos in Native Instrument to sound better in a live SHOW. If you can assist me with any information regarding processing vst pianos in lice environment I would really appreciate it. Eager to learn.
Your explanation om use of the compressor was really awesome. Appreciate the info. You have 1 new subscriber. Notification bell set to ALL.
Generally what I'm looking for from the stage is a nice simple rich sound, but I'd prefer it to not be massively altered already so that I can decide how to fit it into the mix. I typically don't want a lot of layering of piano sounds or anything like that, and only a light amount of EQ/Compression and reverb if you're going to do anything like that.
Wish I could hit that like button 10 times 👏👏👏
Thank you
Lovely
THANK YOU
Bro, thank you so much, this has been so helpful 🇳🇬
Can you do a tutorial on mixing an acoustic guitar? Thanks
Thank you very much indeed.
Such a good video Andrew! Very helpful.
Thank you! Blessings
awesome, you earned a subscribe 🔥
Bro, that was amazing. Subscribed :D
damn this random ahh video just explained how to use a compressor better then literally any of the 40 smth videos about compressors ive watched till now. not only that, but he also explained what how to look for resonances in EQ. wtf
Great job on this one. I subscribed today.
Muy bueno el video hombre, muy interesante tu punto sobre los otros usos de la compresión para lograr una mayor musicalidad de los instrumentos
Nice
Can you do an EQ compressionon drums and bass
Great Video! Is that a SD12? ;)
Great help for me. Using this console in our church. Btw, What's your presets on the reverb?
I have a video on how I do my reverbs, check it out! - ua-cam.com/video/IJR__vMX824/v-deo.html
💥 Can you help me with that, please ? Whenever I record digital pianos to upload to social media, like Instagram or UA-cam, the recording seems so thin, when compared to an acoustic piano. I notice that the problem is that there's a lack of a warm tone, long sustain, but mostly due to the lack of the ambient reflections. If you listen to a good piano recording from a professional studio, like Deutsche Gramophon, you'll hear that besides the piano sound, there's a whole layer of the atmosphere in the room, you can hear to the wood vibration, it's a thick, bold, warm sound. They get this by placing other ambient microphones far away in the room and mixing with the piano mics. The same thing happens on a live show: If you just record the instruments without putting extra other several microphones on the ambient, you'll get a plastic sound from the band, not a warm, complete sound. So, I see that placing other microphones are essential. But how to simulate those microphones on the recording of a digital piano ? I tried reverbs, but they don't add that layer of atmosphere. I thought about placing two real microphones on the studio, nearby the speakers, so they would capture kind of the real sound of the piano and the ambient, as on a real acoustic piano recording. Does it make sense ? Another problem I'm facing with the piano recording, is with mastering: My pianos sounds too thin, lose too much details, and often sound lower than most people's pianos, even when I maximize near -6dB. I listen to people who upload their piano sound, and they seem to be almost the double volume of mine. And when listening on Instagram on a smartphone, mine distort easily, even looking lower. Looks there's a problem with "loudness". I never knew how to master a solo piano sound for social media. Some people know to do It quite well, their pianos sound warm, very detailed, and loud. The contrast to mines. Can you discuss a little bit what I may be doing possibly wrong ? I use EQ, compression and reverb. Then I apply a maximizer, or Ozone mastering to finalize. In the studio, it sounds great, but when uploading, on the internet, it sounds thin, plastic, dry electronic sound. Not "acoustic wood". The pianos I use: The grandeur, and several other VSTi. Thanks for any help. 🎉❤
Do you not use a high pass filter for the piano?
im using reaper. Which eq plugin is best to fine tune piano Nord Stage 3??
wow bro you dop
What mixer are you using?
And what would you recommend to make it feel more musical, the compressor after the eq, or before the eq?
Most of the time I do EQ before compression. It is sometimes nice after, but you have to be careful you aren’t giving specific notes just more volume. It’s definitely smaller EQ moves if it’s after compression.
Thanks Andrew for this awesome explanation of Attack and Release.
Does this explanation also apply to vocals? If not, what effect does the Attack and Release have on the vocals?
Yes! Generally the explanation of attack and release should apply to everything you use a compressor on.
@@andrewlepard thanks alot
Thanks for the video, but I wish people would stop buying Nord Yamaha, and Korg are so much better
Sorry if it’s been asked before, would this approach work for a vst piano track such as a Keyscape Piano?
Yep, it should work on pretty much any sort of piano/keys sound
@@andrewlepard Excellent. Thank you for the prompt reply. Subscribed!
Realy very like and help me as a sound engineer. Already subs...
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I hear the attack and release crystal clear. Why is it that I can't hear it this good when I mix on my laptop? Is it the headphones, speakers, interface?