The Will Make Vocal Compression WAY Easier - Compression Explained/Tutorial (Ratio, Attack, Release)
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
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Compressors and Compression can be some of the most confusing things to wrap your head around whenever you first start working in music production. In this tutorial we explain how compression works, and how to customize your compressor's settings to suite your unique vocal take. Let's take a look at some of the most important parts of a compressor, the attack, release, ratio, and threshold.
Timestamps:
1. Presets and Stuff - 00:00
2. What Does a Compressor Do? - 02:27
3. Threshold and Ratio - 04:40
4. Attack and Release - 06:51
5. Fancier Compressors - 10:34
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Just curious, what other stuff would you like me to cover? An obvious topic would be EQ, but does anything else come to mind?
Expander vs gate; multi band compressor as a de-esser; the order in which to apply dynamics, eq, and fx;
I’m using the Fairlight DAW in the free version of Davinci Resolve for a solo podcast using SM58 to Podtrak P4.
Thanks for your valuable information! So well explained.
I’m also wondering if you might have insight on mixing down from WAV to MP3. When I’m happy(ish) with my edited podcast episode, I render it to a final WAV using Fairlight. Then I use Audacity to turn it into an MP3-usually a 192kbps joint stereo or mono MP3.
It might sound fine on my computer. But listen in my vehicle or via phone some of my audio processing might sound noticeably processed in an unappealing way. I just want it to sound like an in person conversation as much as possible.
It’s gotten to the point where, if I have time in the workflow of a particular week’s episode, I’ll upload a test MP3 to Google Drive and play it over my phones Bluetooth connection in my car or over headphones. That has saved me from publishing a robotic sounding episode at least once
@@daehyunedwinkim8045 Yeah dude thats totally doable! I think a good reverb tutorial is definitely a great idea
@@RedState420Esq Nice yes dynamic plug ins are a great idea and should be a video. I tend to use multi-band compression and dynamic EQ's to control this stuff but I'll also talk about gates and expanders :)
@@RedState420Esq Nice, I'm actually not sure of the best way to convert WAV to mp3, I usually go with the mixdown ableton or pro tools gives me when it packages an MP3. They're never perfect but I usually don't hear much of an issue. I wonder if Audacity has a different packing method for mp3's that could be less appealing? Not sure, I don't have much experience with audacity or fairlight
Bro you deserve to blow up, easily best audio info channel with extremely great explanations
Ah thanks dude! That means a lot :)
Your vids on compression are so, soo good. Thank you kindly for making them, man. Like, seriously... I haven't seen this content anywhere else...
This video reminded me of a question, I would like to ask you to answer: "What exactly are the effects, that pop filters have on the frequency spectrum and the tone, depending on the material, shape and size?" There are some articles available on this topic, but I'd rather see the effect on the frequency spectrum visually or - if possible - hear it. While large round pop filters on a goose neck may be suitable where the look and the obstruction of the camera view don't matter, small pop filters my adversely affect the audio of the speaker's or singer's voice. Also different types may be more or less effective.
Great stuff! Looking forward for the EQ video to come! Keep it up!
Its already out actually :) ua-cam.com/video/FNHMfdzOUp4/v-deo.html
What you said about the vocal presets is so TRUE!
Dude, your videos and tutorials are really REALLY useful. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! Means a lot :)
thank you for making videos
Aw thanks dude!! That made my day :)
Now that’s what I call a good compression video! It’s probably more straight forward, compared to my last favorite, the one by Kush after hours. I really liked it! I’m glad I did see the file beforehand, so the over boosted transients in your extreme example didn’t catch me off guard as hard. Also, You touched something I didn’t yet try to wrap my head around and that’s how compression depending on the frequencies. I really loved it!
I feel ashamed to admit, that I have become really lazy in compressing my spoken word. Currently, I am using a Maximizer, named LoudMax instead. So I effectively use the limiter portion of LoudMax instead to keep transients and (unlikely) shouting in check, as far as I understand it. 😅
Wow better than House of Kush?? No way I don't agree but I'm incredibly humbled thanks Michael :)
Yes, his video is more in depth. I know what you mean.What I meant is: The compression video he did, was focussed about effects of a compressor. You explained how it works. And I feel both has its merrits. And I feel his video did not work as effective for me, without knowing your video. Also, your video focusses on Vocals. And for me, being focussed on the human voice with my interest, your video still was more helpful. ;)
I gotta admit -I wanted to bail right after the sausage thing. But, this is literally the best lesson/ tutorial/ explanation of compression that I've ever com across. I'm going to watch it twenty times... Thanks.
Good stuff! :)
Thanks aaron :)
Great video man! 🔥 But I was always wondering, if it make sense to apply compression to classical music/academic music recordings... What do you think? I mean, would you normalize the audio to a "good peaking" point of the loudest part or would you apply a compression instead? I ask, because of the extreme dynamics on classical music. Thanks for sharing your work! Great channel! Wishing to see the videos about reverb and EQ :D
Good question dude! I definitely add compression, but with classical music, jazz music (basically stuff like that typically is supposed to sound as realistic as possible) I'll use super transparent compressors that don't add a lot of harmonic style. Stock DAW compressors usually do this pretty well. I also usually don't set a very aggressive ratio, just to control any of the crazy peaks that acoustic instruments can sometimes have. Hope that helps!
@@AudioHaze thanks man! I will try it :)
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Who is "The WIll"? He sounds awesome!
When you say it'll lower the loud stuff, the certain frequencies above the threshold or when the general track is above the threshold?
Also thanks a lot for the videos! Really been liking your channel :)
Its lowering everything above the threshold by whatever ratio you pick. So if your threshold is set at -10dB with a 4:1 ratio, then it will lower everything above that threshold from 4 decibels to 1 decibel. So technically, at first its getting quieter, then you boost the new normalized signal with makeup gain :) hope that helps!
(It’s based off a black Fairchild)
What do you mean "put more signal into the ratio?" 13:22 Why am i having trouble understanding this part?? Cuz it's, like, more gain reduction, but like... still the same ratio...?
Lets say you lowered the threshold so that MORE signal gets effect by your ratio of 4:1. For example, let's say I set my threshold so any signal louder than -20dBfs gets compressed at a 4:1 ratio, that would be MORE compression than if I were to compress any signal louder than -12dBfs at 4:1. That means, although the ratio stays the same (4 decibels in, 1 decibel out), a WIDER range of compression occurs since the signals effect encompass a wider range of volume levels. Hope that helps!
@@AudioHaze I'm gonna have to read this, like, 12 more times, but I think the answer is in there -Doing a deep dive on all your compression and vocal mixing vids right now. On vid 4 or 5, I think. Great stuff, my man! Thanks.
WHY? is this only 800 views? wthell
Hahaha yeah new channel but we'll get there eventually :)
@@AudioHaze i think the title is messing up with your reach. I'm not sure
Helpful video, but I think you have a typo in the title...
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