Compressor Designer GEEKS OUT on DRUM COMPRESSION!
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2021
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Compressors are powerful weapons that define the tone, texture, and attitude of our productions. Join Gregory Scott, Kush Audio’s analog and plugin designer, as he twists the knobs on a compressor plugin while telling you exactly what to listen for, making it incredibly easy to hear all the nuances that make compressors the most magical pieces of gear in a producer’s arsenal.
thehouseofkush.com
The Bob Ross of audio mixing
happy little hihats :)
Hahaha
Or Bob from Twin Peaks.
ha! i was thinking exactly that.
@@saschaz483 Yours is my youtube comment of the week....😂
Find someone who talks about you the way Gregory Scott talks about release.
Amen brother. You'll love eachother forever❤
100!!!
This is ASMR for musicians, the lighting, the smooth explanation, a soft voice. This is fire
@CodoneMastr His voice has a meditative quality to it.
Heavily compressed, no less.
lmao. Someone should request vids of him tapping the knobs on his racks or a vid of him rubbing the microphone hahaha
100!
Oh yeah! So, I am not the only one who was like: Damn, this guy is so smooth, almost spiritual, like visiting his Shambhala group every Friday.
And this is not meant to be disrespectful!
It is so fascinating how these mathematical, signal processing electronics and physiscs turn into different vibes of emotions and giving intruments the final touch.
Man, overall music is a great mixture of physics and emotions.
Thank you, for your content!
I feel like you let out 20 years of experience in 20 minutes in a way that I totally understood. To hear your insights and how you were able to convey that to the novice in a way that, I mean, I was right there with you. Truly awesome.
Wow, thank you!
I'll never look at my release knob the same way ever again.
word up
Ha ha
Is there any analizer to show just the transients of the compressor attack?
Sorry for my question because 2 thousands people have written their comments so then no one can see my comment
@@Kambiz.Mahdavi no problem! I’ll try to answer that question: there’s a compressor that I use (that’s free) called Rough Rider and it has a visual feed on it so you can see what it’s doing to your signal as you adjust your settings. In theory you could put a second one behind it (or any other compressor) in your chain with a 1:1 ratio so you could just analyze the first signal from there solely. ..But more importantly, with any processing moves you make (EQ, comp., etc.) you’ll want to A-B them with your ears to really see if what you’re doing is helping “before-after-before-after.”
@@Kellz_777 mr Kelly I appreciate you and your help
Really tnx for your kind words
Grateful
I hope you always be a successful person in your career and life
Regards
This guy should make tutorials on all importants things in life.
Check out his podcast called UBK Happy Funtime Hour if you've never heard it. He does just that!
I've NEVER heard anyone talk about compression like this. AMAZING work
This video is one stone two birds for me. Not only it is the best video about compression, I also did a guided meditation. Now I feel I know better and calm af.
Drum&Rhodes should be a genre. Could listen to that loop all day long!
After kush I could listen to it for hours
@@brennyb4917 After hours I could listen to it with kush
Add some guitar and vinyl crackle and it's basically lofi.
Gregory Scott's own band. Link's in the video. Check out all the songs. He plays the drums, the keys, and does all the production and post. But of course. Does this man do anything that isn't pure gold?
I saw it called Steabery somewhere (may be spelling it wrong) but it should definitely be recognized as something unique
This video has 2 VERY BIG issues:
1) it ends
2) you can only like it once
i learned more about compression in this 20 min video than i have after years of studying audio engineering. what a beautiful demonstration.
Right on, mission accomplished!!
Finding those attack "clicks and ticks" after turning it down and release being hard to grasp are the two most on-point tips ive ever heard about compressing.
Right on, glad you dug it!
Yes, this is one my favorite G.S. Kush after hours videos . . . The Kush man sharing of some dream and valuable experiences . . . ! . . . Good stuff . . . ! . . . :-)
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Dude, this is literally mixing ASMR. You're a king
i was about to post the same comment lol. it really is. relaxing to watch^^
And just like that, we have THE most comprehensive and practical explanation of compression anywhere on the web. How many of us were pretty much winging it up until now?
Ever heared of Dan worrall?
This is a comprehensive and practical explanation of DRUM compression. You will find compression on ancillary elements to have very different tones and emotions.
@@Arcessitor I get your point. I still recommend you checking out Dan Worrall's channel if you don't know him yet. :)
He explains things in a way I haven't seen before and he also did a video on drum compression. But Kush's video is also interesting :)
@@Arcessitor True, but even this is a revelation for most. You can extrapolate that to fit other sonic elements. The function of the audio compressor is still the same, no matter what the source audio is.
@@DoubleDoubleU Dan Worall is good, no doubt, but Gregory Scott's way of breaking down the concept into something even my 8-year-old can understand is what sets him apart from everyone else. Dan still sounds like a tutorial.
As a drummer who's recorded and mixed drums for years, including my own, I have never approached drum compression like this. I know how a compressor works, what the dials do. But I never paid so much attention to the effect on the emotional side of the music. Thanks for opening my eyes with this!
This is by far the best compressor explanation on UA-cam period! soothing voice, smooth music, and Jesus-like teacher, man you are killing it.
What. This was 20 minutes long! It barely felt like 10.
Also, this has got to be the best explaination of compression I've seen, and I've seen some good ones.
It may have been 20 minutes but it felt more like ⅓ of an hour.
These just some basics but it's not what a compressor does. It's about placement in the mix and no that doesn't work with just slammin it on a drumbus.
@@horowizard Oh snap! You know fractions. Bruh, let's talk.
I agree! check out tony maserati on multiband comp on vocals. its ALL about attack/release.
lol I felt the same, didnt realize til I saw ur comment, I actually spent most of the video with my head down and my eyes closed. I think alot of his videos are great for that
this is the most beautiful and musical lesson about compression. This is how mixing should be approached, musically, artistically. I learned so much with this video. Thank you Gregory.
So true!! Thank you so much
Simp
Beautiful is the right word. I woult trust him with my mix. He has so much taste and nuance.
Always good stuff , thanks Gregory we appreciate You!
Very true! This is the best video explaining/teaching compression I've ever seen.
Holy smokes...20 minutes of practical, musical, non-judgemental brilliance. Your approach to teaching focusses on the objective, in an area that's completely subjective. I've learned so much. Thank you!
The way he says “Let’s get you hearing it” when he goes into release.. you instantly know you’re in good hands.
25 years playing with compressors, and this guy finally gets me to understand it in 20 minutes
Yes i me to
this guy is a legend, let's register us to be his son.
dito, even 35 years here
same here
This guy is ASMR for mix nerds.
hahah !
@@Pansho017 Thought the same thing :D
lol. I was just trying to put in to words how much I just enjoy listening to Gregory talk about mixing. This did it perfectly for me. Bravo.
Compressed vocal, yeah? :)
facts 💀
This was the Bob Ross Compression Video I needed to finally understand. Thank you, sir.
"sometimes that's all you need - to remind the listener the sound exists". an often missed but CRUCIAL concept.
I cannot stretch how much this channel has influenced me ,my mixes my sound and the way i approach them, all i can say is thanks Gregory. Knowledge is the most precious gift you can give to us.
Well put! Completely agree
Same here 🤙
I completely agree! 🎶
Wholeheartedly agree
Hear hear! A gift of great beauty and true love.
Not only am I learning, I'm having an experience not unlike hanging with an old friend in a most relaxing environment. So relaxing and chilled out. Thanks for making experiences and not just videos.
🙌🏼
Second that
@@fatninjacatmatt ditto
Absolutely!
I’m in
How on earth did a video about drum compression make me rethink my life
Easily in the top five audio engineering videos I’ve ever encountered. Masterful. Both the content, AND the video production. Flawless sound, perfect blend of screen capture and face shot, just a master class in every way. Thanks so much!
Can't believe videos like this are free. Hands down the best compression tutorial I've ever seen
Some say the best things in life are free....
It was the most eye-opening 20 minutes about compression ever. You are a great teacher man! Thank you!
He officially made me woke on compression,much better than my lecturer taught me in sound engineering
I'm so used to hear youtube sound engineers make a sound change with a plugin, say, "ooh this addition sounds so good"and I can't hear a freakin difference 😂 so nice to be able to actually hear all of the differences mentioned here.
Finally my search for understanding compressor is over. Best compression tutorial on UA-cam..
That might be the greatest line I’ve ever heard....”what you think of my art is your business, not mine.”
That's actually a life changing mindset for a musician. Too much competition and comparison in this field.
@@djentlover Art is very personal. When it comes to art, your competition is yourself not others. :-) Peace
Amen
@@ralphjoeycabusas I found that what my Yoga teacher used to say about Yoga is true of art: "There is no competition in Yoga [art]. Not even with yourself at another time.
@@xaosnox Cool
Hot Damn! Compression on vocals next please!
You took the vocals right out of my, erm, keyboard!
I stringly second this suggestion
Absolutely! I'm excited to hear what he has to say about attack and release times on vocals.
Yes please!
It has always seemed to me that the attack and release settings aren't as important on vocals and other signals that don't have hard transients. But maybe I just don't know what to listen for.
did this man suggest i turn my music down to hear my mix better? absolute genius and i'm so happy i found this. the way he explains everything is so easy for my dumbass brain to understand and his voice is so smooth and comforting that i don't feel stupid learning. kudos to this man and long live the house of kush!
This is a pearl found in the darkest depths of of the ocean. Surrounded by tons of junk. Nowadays thousands of people became "youtubers" but they have nothing to say. But this is exceptional, very quality stuff.
Finally, someone talks about compression on a higher conceptional level instead of the mechanics. Thanks a bunch!
exactly!
This guy so good at making compressor, he has one built into his vocal cord
might be built in in his necklace... buy it for $ 999
His voice just really indicates he's good at mixing things
Fantastic - first time I think I've got an insight into compressors with a vocabulary which actually speaks to me.
Woohoo!
one of the best videos on youtube about compression if not the best
This guy just taught me compression after years of chucking the plugin into mix without knowing what in the world its doing.
That was my main goal, I'm glad to hear it's been helping so many people!
Iweeee
Hapana uribho? Chakapenga chiblaz ichi
@@lionelnova chinoziva zvachinoita chi blaz ichi
@@mazhet6572 taura Chokwadi, this guy explains stuff in another way thats so accessable to the brain.
“What you think of my art is your business not mine”.
Words to live by !!!!!!!
🤘🤩🤘
"Release, near and dear to my heart" made my day :D Thanks for the great video. It's a topic 99% of people miss totally. And after 20 years I still struggle sometimes.
This is compression on a drum MIX, which I think in many ways is quite different from compression on individual drums. There are some similarities, yes. But mostly differences.
I wish this was a 2-way conversation because the first thing I would want to ask is “why are we not simply making level, saturation, or eq changes to the individual drum tracks themselves?” Because all this could be accomplished that way also, but with a more natural, less “studio affected” sound.
Now, if this was a drum loop within a recording I understand why we would have to approach it this way.
I am reminded that the lesson here was simply “how to hear it”, and I guess this choice of material does indeed highlight the attack and release of the compressor pretty well, so I give it credit for that.
I guess I just wish a lesson of this type could have been delivered using an instrument track in a manner more consistent with how it would be presented to me in someone’s recording.
I would have very much appreciated this type of demonstration to have been done with a non-distorted guitar, a piano, or a strong dynamic lead vocal.
But thanks anyway. I don’t want to sound like this isn’t helpful at all, because it most certainly is.
The Matthew McConaughey of compressors over here 😂
Gregory is the Matthew McConaughey of Mixing.
Maybe Matthew McConaughey is the Gregory Scott of Acting!
@@TheHouseofKushTV Awright.. awright.. awwwright.
More of an Owen Wilson vibe for me.
Are you saying that Gregory has sold out and hit pay dirt by doing sexy ads for high-end studio equipment?! 😏
Yes, and I heard he pans his tracks all right all right all right.
2 minutes in and I can already tell this is going to be the best video I've ever watched about compression
Truly a masterclass! 2 years of music production and engineering degree and 26 years of messing about... and it took you 20min to really help it hit home. Apreeeeeesh
Can we all take the time to appreciate the humble aspect this guy has when he's talking about stuff he's actually MADE?
This felt like a personal tutorial from a mentor inside of his studio.
I've subscribed and watched a ton of Mix With the Masters, Nail the Mix, Produce Like a Pro, PureMix, etc... and this turned out to be the best audio production tutorial I've ever seen. I thought I knew compression but now I know it in a far deeper way.
8 million youtube videos about compression and this is the only one that actually explains it.
Thank you! I did another one recently, so maybe there are actually two now? 😛
When someone has spent 100's of thousands of hours in examination and execution on one aspect of mixing and gives it away in 20:51 minutes - FOC free of charge!
Stopped recording and mixing in 2007. Now at 48 I think its time to pick it back up - inspiring thx for sharing your passion with us!
YEAH, do it man!
At least he is not the one paying for other people's groceries and getting kicked out of the store for it. Some people think generosity is a crime.... Great video and some great music.
“Who is this ass clown and why is he going to teach me compression? I build compressors.” - Savage!
That’s the second I subscribed
Lmao this line hooked me.
Gold
@@alanloya623 me too
This should have millions of views, not only for the knowledge but the vibes
I’m in awe. This is the best lesson on compression ever.
That was a great lesson. I've watched a BUNCH of videos about compression, and this ranks up there among the best. Thanks UBK!
Highly agreed
Yeah his videos are the best...
Agreed. subscribed
You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9).
HALLELUYAH!(PRAISE YE YAH!)
Damn.. agreed 😊
Great. Now I’m pregnant.
LOL! (This straight guy too.)
Not gregnent?
Youre funny 😂
Not again.
Just use a compressor!
This is the best video on how to hear a compressor.
"opens up a world of possibilities in groove management"... man, that is insanely deep, funny and true at the same time... thx for that lesson
If this channel played on repeat in every home and office, world peace would be achieved. Groovy, baby.
This has saved me a heap of coin.
I’m going to call my shrink tomorrow, there’s no need to see him anymore. Everything is going to turn out just fine.
What could possibly go wrong??
Here I am back after 2 years to get back the appreciation of the use of compression as a musical tool. Thanks again!
As someone who learned how to mix/process music by ear before UA-cam had an endless supply of how-to musics, this is one of maybe 5 videos I’ve ever seen on compression that ACTUALLY EXPLAIN its use as an actual audio processor. Not just a volume attenuator. This is the video people need to watch when trying to understand compressors.
Bob went to Black Lodge to learn to make compressors and came back
lol
Thought just the same. But great video.
That limiter on my universal audio Twin peaks at -1dbs
Beat me to it lol Who knew Bob was such a tone freak
His voice mix in the video is a COMPLETE EXAMPLE of a compressed vocal. --- his own recorded voice is seriously "attacked"
Hard to explain how much I love not just your work but you as a human being. Clever yet humble, soulful, you teach us not just about production but more about cherishing music and life. Thank you brother !
This is the shit when it comes to music design with compressors - listen, listen, listen, and listen... and know what you - yes, you - want! Thank you for your emblematic approach to music / design / compressors / ...
I'm just happy to be alive at a time when its possible to watch such a nerdy and in-depth video about the emotional aspects of listening to what a compressor does, excellently executed both technically and aesthetically by a gentleman and obvious master of his craft, from my shitty couch on the other side of the planet
This video just ended and all I can say is that I've been highly hypnotized for 20 minutes, I may also have learned how to hear drum compression
I think I've kinda lost track of how often I've watched this. Thank you so much for your channel
I saw your video first time .... I never heard compression and i thought to skip this video too in the start .... But there was some kind of genuine vibe because of which i still just kept watching ....
You proved yourself
Thank you sir, and it seems you also have proven yourself... once you can hear something, it is inevitable that you will master it :-)
This guy teaches like all the best sound teachers I've ever had: patiently and non-judgmentally. Subscribed.
Love those teachers.
this man is carrying the UA-cam audio engineering community on his back. amazing tutorial
THE best compression lesson on internet.
I am finally able to see how to play with emotions in the music using sound engineering ! Greg is a legend.
I've watched hours and hours of videos about compression - including a 2 hr lecture from Puig. This is, BY FAR, the closest I've ever come to thinking that I truly understand and HEAR compression. I've not seen anybody else mention being able to hear the attack better at lower volumes -- but it's super-true. Brilliant. Thank you!
This dude is like a god send for aspiring engineers. Gives great analogies and explanations for you to really get a grip on what hes teaching.
The first 5 minutes just hearing him talk, sound levels of the song/voice/drums, all felt like top notch quality. QUALITY video with actual useful knowledge. Glad I found this! Thank you! Can't even believe this was 20mins long... time flew by
I know alot of folks already said it, but this is one of the best compression demonstrations ever. Thanks for making this!
Easily the best video I've ever watched on compression.
This guy is truly fascinating !! If i had to be left with only one youtube channel concerning music and studio stuff, i would definitely choose this channel by far !!! Awesome content and insight ! I wish you could post a new video 2 or 3 times a week but anyway, i would never have enough so a massive thank you for such quality of your content and for the way you teach us. Kush audio rules !!! Greetz from Paris, France 👍♥️♥️♥️👍
I've always said, french productions have the best transients :-)
@@TheHouseofKushTV From now on all I'll be hearing from my drums staring at me on the screen is: "Shape me. Shape me like one of your French productions" :)
Excellent insight on how to hear what's going on with universal compression settings. But I mostly watch for this guy's mannerisms. He's hilarious to me. It's like he knows I'm gonna be lookin at this at 2 am.
I mean, I MAKE these at 4am, so that tracks...
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This was the clearest application shown for a compressor I’ve EVER SEEN. Thank you for this!
After watching the video, I felt like a kid with strong myopia wearing glasses for the first time... Now I've watched it 10 times I realized that I was completely blind... Thank you very much for making it so clear and simple!
I’ve been waiting for this video my whole life.
Ask 10 mixers what compression “Does” and you get 20 different opinions. This was really... really informative.
That's the most Kush I've ever seen in one place. Truly the House of Kush. Love it.
This is probably the coolest music lesson I've ever seen! Helped a lot! Thanks!
Men!!
You have VOICE, KNOWLEDGE, CALMNESS AND FEELING of Music, I don’t know you but I can say that you’re a legend!
As a 17yo beginner, ive watched alot of videos on compression but this one made it so simple. I no longer need to guess what these knobs do. This is golden, thank you.
This was pure emotion and vibes. I love how this tunes into the passion of music rather than just the technicality of it like every other channel
Thanks to you people genuinely enjoy my music & I can continue the journey of this amazing art of complex noise thank you so much 😂
I really enjoyed this "exercise". Instant sub
BTW, using a decent and appropriate sound example as you did here is rare among youtube mixing tutorials.
wow that was amazing
Things you can say both after sex and watching this tutorial
This is how to teach!
That’s exactly what I was about to type lmao
I am attracted to that man now
This was surprisingly fantastic. I actually heard what you were talking about. Most audio videos I hear no audible difference in comparisons.
I watched this after 25 years of tinkering with music production and I want to cry for two reasons:
1. Because I finally understand
2. Because I've not seen this when it really mattered for me
"What you think of my art is your business, not mine." Wow, what you said early on in the video, so casually mentioned, really resonated with me.
Right on! Credit where credit is due, I stole that, can't remember who from but maybe Byron Katie, she said "What other people think of me is none of my business." I instantly made it a mantra, it changed my life!
@@TheHouseofKushTV One of the bigger reasons I started subscribing was how you weave a bit philosophy into your vids. Helps me keep my mind straight when I step into the recording realms. Thanks!
@@TheHouseofKushTV It's one thing to say it but a totally different thing to MEAN and live it. I feel you.
This was exactly what I was wondering about for my mixes. How to set the attack! You are my hero Master kush
Amazing, I was just saying to myself the same thing, my hero
This is waaaay more than a compression tutorial video. It also happens to be a really excellent compression tutorial video.
This is the Cognac of compression tutorials! LOVED IT! MORE PLEASE!! I'll refresh my glass.