How To Mix Orchestral Music - Compression Basics & When To Use It

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  • Опубліковано 24 січ 2025

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  • @AlexMoukala
    @AlexMoukala  7 років тому +12

    These are just the basics and more episodes will follow, both on advanced compression methods and orchestral mixing.
    However if you're interested in learning more about all of this straight away from a very professional, modern and reliable source, check out Evenant's Cinematic Music Course here:
    - goo.gl/Cmbvhj
    It has about 30 entries (articles & some videos) about mixing & mastering alone, and waaaay lot more about how to compose orchestral music in general.
    Also, in case you missed them, here's my other tutorials about Orchestral Music Mixing:
    - ua-cam.com/play/PLXsgPw9BIOXFhJdNf2Ggm985ceZWp73S4.html
    And lastly, here's the livestream videos of me composing the Pirates Of The Caribbean track that you heard a bit in this tutorial completely from scratch:
    - ua-cam.com/play/PLXsgPw9BIOXE31NXH4OkXEEl85OpCjuCw.html

    • @ShamStalin
      @ShamStalin 7 років тому +1

      Can't wait for the next tutorials!

  • @MitchellBroom
    @MitchellBroom 7 років тому +10

    The amount of excitement I got when I saw another tutorial from my man Alex...
    Then that got doubled when I saw it was THIS Tutorial!
    THANK YOU ALEX!!

  •  7 років тому +34

    12:40 use the curve setting (1 to 8 i believe) to get a smooth release. This compressor is a bit weird.. It's the only one which has a feature like that.
    Also i wanna mention that the attack setting will greatly influence how much artifacting you get. You almost should never use the fastest attack because it's gonna grab all the peaks and it will sound unnatural by turning down the signal too much. For this type of percussion, or any type of compression, really, longer attack times between 10 and 25ms are really good because it will even out the volume and smooth out the sub tail (that's because sub waves a re slower so they come after the initial hit which is first treble) while keeping the transients, without destroying the hits. If compression makes the drums sound louder and more consistent but makes the sound worse, it's a bit of a shame. But playing with the attack will allow you to get more compression without artifacting.

    • @AlexMoukala
      @AlexMoukala  7 років тому +9

      @Lion's Heart Production: Woah, thanks for the tip on the attack, my man!

    •  7 років тому +8

      Alex Moukala np! yeah basically with the attack turned up you're just compressing the tails and thickening the sound while evening the hits, which is generally what you want. if you end up with too much transient because of that , you can always use a limiter after the compressor but the sharper transient is often really welcome

    • @VFXCommander
      @VFXCommander 7 років тому +4

      Thanks, dude!

  • @jasonfilmscore
    @jasonfilmscore 6 років тому +2

    The best mixing tutorials on youtube. Everything totally demystified and explained with a lot of care. Thank you!

  • @TreSwayy
    @TreSwayy 7 років тому +7

    it probably should be known that different compressors have their own distinct "characters" that can add to the sound. (like tube compressors)

  • @nitinmistry6280
    @nitinmistry6280 3 роки тому +1

    For me probably the best explanation of compression.
    I use Logic Pro X, with Fabfilter Pro-C, but your explanation is very generic and you can translate to any compression plugin.
    nicely explained Alex.
    Thank you!!

  • @bookwormkindlespark
    @bookwormkindlespark 3 роки тому

    this is a super fantastic tutorial and i learnt heaps, thank you so much!

  • @guadadvent
    @guadadvent 6 років тому +3

    Bonjour
    Thanks for the video
    But to compare a compressed track against a uncompressed it is better to match the volume otherwise you could be fouled by the rise of volume

  • @jcrod9467
    @jcrod9467 3 роки тому +2

    "Do you even compress, bro?". The EDM guy.

  • @Enogimka
    @Enogimka 7 років тому

    Last night I was just questioning myself what compressors are concretely use for, and then the next day I see this video quick and easy to understand. I still have to study it a little more the fully understand it too. I'm on my way there... Well I think xP
    You've post it on the right timing mate! :)

  • @aviand
    @aviand 7 років тому +1

    damn early .Liked before watching :D

  • @clepsyd
    @clepsyd 7 років тому

    Thanks! These are reaaaaaaally top quality tutorials!

  • @perfectross2531
    @perfectross2531 7 років тому

    Great tutorials, Alex! You doing awesome job. Can you make video about how to avoid problems with the phase in orchectral music?

  • @VFXCommander
    @VFXCommander 7 років тому +2

    Your series of mixing tutorials are the best!

  • @radarekxp
    @radarekxp 7 місяців тому

    Hi Alex. Do you compress before the reverb if you can, to remove the artefacts of it?

  • @orlando1995
    @orlando1995 3 роки тому

    may I ask what the name of the drums library is? sorry, if you mentioned it somewhere! All the best and anf thanks for the great videos! :)

  • @cue-promotionchannel8029
    @cue-promotionchannel8029 7 років тому

    Great video! :) your channel is very informative ;)

  • @chrispantos
    @chrispantos 6 років тому

    Thank you very much man!!!

  • @HeavenlyTrance
    @HeavenlyTrance 7 років тому

    I have that exact artifacts you mentioned but not exactly sure how to get rid of it...Sounds ok in my mixdown, but after the master terrible...Do i put the compressor before the reverb then?

  • @aLoudSi1ence
    @aLoudSi1ence 7 років тому +2

    Watch or not....this guy deserve a like!

  • @Felix00007
    @Felix00007 7 років тому

    very good video

  • @skyfire3498
    @skyfire3498 7 років тому

    damn good

  • @moshikof7778
    @moshikof7778 7 років тому

    how old are you ? just curious