Advanced Compression Techniques: Parallel, Sidechain and Serial Compression [SSP038]

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This week, Justin Colletti gives an overview of 3 of the most useful advanced compression strategies, and details how to implement them on a variety of instruments.
From parallel compression for drums, bass and vocals, serial compression for instruments and buses, and sidechain compression for making space, these are skills that should be in every producer or engineer's toolkit.
Thanks to Eventide, Soundtoys and Mixing Breakthroughs for sponsoring this episode. For more on this topic, try:
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• Pro Mixing Tips: Seria...
• Pro Mixing Tips: Sidec...
• Two "Secrets" to Effec...
For even more depth with Justin try mixingbreakthroughs.com and masteringdemystified.com

[@somethingsomething3248]

These videos are so packed with useful information, but also so relaxing. I've been cramming a lot of information into a short amount of time because I have a big project coming up soon and I'm trying to fill some gaps in my knowledge. It's honestly been a little stressful because there's just so much out there and I'm trying to make sure I don't miss anything. But coming to your videos has been a breath of fresh air. Everything is so clear and concise and easy to digest, and there's something about the way that it's presented that makes it enjoyable and almost calming to watch. Thanks for making learning not so stressful lol. Appreciate it!

[@sixto6]

One of the most underrated podcasts when it comes to audio!

[@vacanoboymusic]

Thanks for the information you are providing to all of us. It’s very helpful and well explained. Anyone who is learning how to mix and master and watch your videos has to improve.

[@jellyjacobbazooka7867]

I’m waiting for part about Advanced mix bus comp!

[@recordman555]

Great work, Justin.

[@bencoutts2437]

Thank you Justin for these amazing vids/podcasts! You’ve explained things in such and easy and practical manner! On a side note you should do voice overs for kids books! Haha

[@RP-vj4bf]

Great help and review! Thanks so much!! Subscribed!

[@callmecraig3046]

Super to the point and your explanations are very clear.

[@victordima5259]

Thank you for sharing these tips! Everything that you;ve said made sense to me and especially with parallel compression it confirmed things I was suspecting but wasn't too sure if thats a thing ...thanks

[@WarrenHenry]

Justin! Good stuff brother, great seeing you at AES last week

[@wrldonwill]

Great videos, man!

[@natewilliams2426]

Btw your past video on compression is the best

[@doppewaxy282]

Thanks man, much love from East Africa Tanzania.we get ya, professional.

[@mimidhof2179]

Great one...

[@ractorstudios]

Thanks i needed that

[@rb032682]

Good stuff.

[@henryssurfshowcase]

I get the sidechain compression Idea, but I have never figured out how to set it up and do it?

[@Marco_B]

Very well explained. Once issue that I have in my edm productions is that once the kick drum is gone, every instrument that was being sidechained by it becomes super loud in the breakdown. How should I go about in order to not get this surge of volume that comes in once the breakdown hits?

[@jarcau_vegan]

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[@SchultheissOrchestra]

Thank You for all the Tipps. Can you explain what difference does it make if you add a parallel compressed Track to using just the dry/wet knob in the Compressor?