How to use Sidechain Compression in Ableton Live

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • Sound Design instructor Chris Carter teaches us how to set up sidechain compression in Ableton Live 10, and demonstrates some of the things you can then do with it. Check out our production courses here :: bit.ly/2yOBP04
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  • @DoctorSess
    @DoctorSess 5 років тому +80

    The reverb compression is a new trick for me, thanks!

    • @Slang_Forever
      @Slang_Forever 5 років тому +4

      it's a game changer , I see myself using it with plucks & vocals to get a really transient mix down.

    • @aungko7686
      @aungko7686 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, it is cool.

  • @takhetabyo871
    @takhetabyo871 4 роки тому +24

    I watched more than 5 videos of side chain on fl..and i was like side chain is just adjusting volume...
    Now i watched just 1 video on Ableton and understand the whole concept of side chain....🙏 straight to the point,Great explanation..keep making great videos

    • @withoutdaysofficial
      @withoutdaysofficial Рік тому

      I was the exact same, I literally would automate track volume dips to emulate this effect. Needless to say, this will save me quite a bit of headache

  • @Jay-ru3hx
    @Jay-ru3hx Рік тому +2

    Never considered side chaining effects with the original sound. There are so many places I would have done this in the past if I had known about it sooner! Thanks!!

  • @johnaina8649
    @johnaina8649 4 роки тому +7

    Came here for the kick technique but learnt the reverb one too! Great tutorial.

  • @bonifacedubss6302
    @bonifacedubss6302 3 роки тому

    Best description of how to use compression I have ever watched, thanks a lot!!

  • @chakko007
    @chakko007 4 роки тому +7

    Amazing how simple and well done this is implemented in Ableton Live. Good stuff.

    • @nathaos01
      @nathaos01 3 роки тому

      One of the reasons why im switching from FL to Ableton rn :)

  • @jensenraylight8011
    @jensenraylight8011 Рік тому

    that was super clear.
    the other tutorial spent 1 hour explaining sidechain, but have nothing obvious to show, and i left more confused than ever.
    they care more about the little unimportant detail, than actually show the dang Thing

  • @kamilchosta5526
    @kamilchosta5526 3 роки тому +1

    Very quick and informative explanation. I've learnt something new thanks to you! much appreciated!

  • @dharmaworldwide
    @dharmaworldwide 6 років тому +15

    Great video!

  • @rod1843
    @rod1843 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this!!!! The vocal part was a bonus for me lol but I have a better understanding now.

  • @jaredkhan8743
    @jaredkhan8743 10 місяців тому

    i didnt know this was called sidechaining. I used to add automation to gain of the tracks, and ig "manually reduce the gain" whenever the kick drum played. Had the same sound and effect, but this is so much easier lmao

  • @guiizemusic
    @guiizemusic 3 роки тому

    The clearest explanation! Thx.

  • @Spirit_Wizard
    @Spirit_Wizard 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the great video. So many people making these tutorials yet your is the only one i could comprehend.

  • @pecorinoromano6552
    @pecorinoromano6552 5 років тому +6

    awesome thank you, straight and to the point!

  • @Samtar
    @Samtar 3 роки тому

    Wow dude thanks so much. Finally decided to learn about sidechaining, and I'm glad I started with your video. SO HELPFUL!

  • @Percuman
    @Percuman 6 років тому +4

    cool thank you for the trick about using sidechain compression with reverb !

  • @kelbenblack1190
    @kelbenblack1190 3 роки тому

    Brilliant, that was alot easier than i thought it would be!

  • @ddkrantz
    @ddkrantz 3 роки тому

    love you point blank. thanks

  • @lyskmusic
    @lyskmusic 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Chris that was extremely useful.

  • @brendanspeltz1031
    @brendanspeltz1031 4 роки тому

    You guys have the best videos. Thanks!

  • @christianmarana3959
    @christianmarana3959 3 роки тому

    one video two sidechain tutorial very straight forward i like it so you know what i did, straight to that red one :)

  • @user-nd7oh5tu7i
    @user-nd7oh5tu7i 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much you're the god of rhetorics

  • @corban48
    @corban48 2 роки тому

    Straight to the point!! Cheers. Time to have some fun with some deamau5 kicks lmao

  • @wardomelon7873
    @wardomelon7873 3 роки тому

    amazingly helpful video

  • @ZacharyAghaizu
    @ZacharyAghaizu 4 роки тому

    WOw great to learn something new about compression with reverb!

  • @dannyC3827
    @dannyC3827 4 роки тому +1

    Dude, thanks so much for this!

  • @withoutdaysofficial
    @withoutdaysofficial Рік тому

    Super helpful, thanks!!

  • @glimes6471
    @glimes6471 6 років тому +2

    Thank you Point Blank, very cool!

  • @outside-man
    @outside-man 3 роки тому

    Thanks, nicely explained..👍

  • @gannein
    @gannein 5 років тому +1

    Thanks

  • @henrrydj_
    @henrrydj_ 3 роки тому

    Amazing, thanks for share this guys

  • @Maelzelmusic
    @Maelzelmusic 2 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks a lot

  • @TheAzurefang
    @TheAzurefang 3 роки тому

    Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know

  • @whilespaghetti8342
    @whilespaghetti8342 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video, definitely applying this to my work! Many thanks!

  • @OK-st9st
    @OK-st9st 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!!

  • @rajneeshmilarepa6090
    @rajneeshmilarepa6090 4 роки тому +1

    loved it !

  • @Miriamoren
    @Miriamoren 4 роки тому

    You helped me a lot thank you very much

  • @Frittenkopf88
    @Frittenkopf88 3 роки тому

    AMAZING! thank you so much!

  • @lovenangelo5415
    @lovenangelo5415 4 роки тому

    Best tut about this topic ♥️

  • @MalteMartenMethod
    @MalteMartenMethod 5 років тому +2

    thanks for the great tutorial with good examples! :)

  • @masimusic316
    @masimusic316 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much champion

  • @jakchamberslam9300
    @jakchamberslam9300 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @Artek604
    @Artek604 6 років тому +3

    Very nice trick! Thanks :)

  • @Slang_Forever
    @Slang_Forever 5 років тому +2

    this just made my day

  • @user-pi8sk3bi5o
    @user-pi8sk3bi5o 4 роки тому

    very informative!
    thx you very much!

  • @bikeswillsavetheworld
    @bikeswillsavetheworld 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video. Subscribed.

  • @AbdulHamid-uo2ok
    @AbdulHamid-uo2ok 6 років тому +1

    Amazing thanks

  • @leviahh3974
    @leviahh3974 5 років тому +2

    omg is that dj ravine in the beginning!

  • @onebeatmusicof6078
    @onebeatmusicof6078 4 роки тому

    Reverb compression like Raz Nitzan. THX!

  • @jennylayfield7545
    @jennylayfield7545 Рік тому

    how did you "reduce the level of the return?" I could not see your mouse doing that action.

  • @blaowskiton
    @blaowskiton 4 роки тому

    awesome, thank you!!!

  • @rjellis13
    @rjellis13 4 роки тому +7

    So rad, thanks for the video. n00b question: why would you use the reverb effect that's on the right of your arrangement view rather than applying the reverb directly to the audio/midi track? Just curious what the best workflow is.

    • @indyminnich2672
      @indyminnich2672 4 роки тому +2

      Using a return track is its own separate audio from the original. Try soloing it. It adds for a bigger sound instead of changing the original audio.

  • @idontknowwhattoputhere371
    @idontknowwhattoputhere371 3 місяці тому

    greattttt vid thxs

  • @tomaa3522
    @tomaa3522 3 роки тому

    does it need mastering afterward to bring the volume back up back keep that strobing effect? or do you just increase the volume of the strings channel?

  • @joelstephenson8017
    @joelstephenson8017 3 роки тому

    How come u don't lose audio from the drum when u side chain?

  • @laurencehodson_
    @laurencehodson_ 3 роки тому

    is there a way to have the gain reduction effect without having to listen to the kick drum? (or the sidechain input)

  • @mywavesrecords
    @mywavesrecords 3 роки тому

    Nice one

  • @sydaurelien2465
    @sydaurelien2465 4 роки тому

    thank you i love you

  • @IamVone
    @IamVone 6 років тому

    What do i do if i want to freeze a track and bounce it to audio, but can't because the sidechain compression interferes with it and its not able to freeze tracks? Is there a simpler way to sidechain while still being able to freeze the sidechained tracks?

  • @joanperezlozano7405
    @joanperezlozano7405 4 роки тому

    This vocal, idk I feel it very familar, not sure if I have heard it on a sample pack or a house song haha, does anybody know where to get that vocal?

  • @SPCMTTRS
    @SPCMTTRS 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! Can I find this track somewhere too?

  • @dotsunmoon
    @dotsunmoon 4 роки тому

    Do you have a link to Ableton bus tutorial?

  • @dunkriln1347
    @dunkriln1347 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing 😊👍👍

  • @peragutt
    @peragutt 5 років тому

    the problem I have with this is that im not able to make the release shorther than the kick is. I usually want to have very low release on the compression so it goes down and up faster than the lenght of the kick, but with this method it has to wait for the kick to end before it goes up. Is there any way to do this?

    • @supremeone1014
      @supremeone1014 5 років тому +1

      Use a short muted click that plays alongeside the kick to trigger the compressor

    • @elilantz4405
      @elilantz4405 5 років тому +1

      Ghost note track

  • @Nekkez67919
    @Nekkez67919 3 роки тому

    The vocal sounds sound a Lil mechanical tho. You can clearly her when the reverb is getting in, starts

  • @arisparrein986
    @arisparrein986 5 років тому

    thanks!!!

  • @zeus1117
    @zeus1117 4 роки тому

    It’s a quick solution but destroys sound quality. Problem is it compresses the entire track instead of only the frequencies colliding...

  • @appleheaddefender
    @appleheaddefender 4 роки тому

    what if i also have a snare

    • @craigobrien7962
      @craigobrien7962 3 роки тому +2

      You've probably figured this out by now, but if you're using a drum kit or rack and you want to add effects to just one component (eg kick drum only) you can double click the cell for the kick drum and any effects you add to the chain will be for just that component.

    • @appleheaddefender
      @appleheaddefender 3 роки тому

      @@craigobrien7962 na dude i just gave up

    • @craigobrien7962
      @craigobrien7962 3 роки тому +3

      Can always go back anytime, no pressure.
      I don't think of myself as a producer or musician, just a guy playing around with noises, that seems to make it less daunting :)

    • @appleheaddefender
      @appleheaddefender 3 роки тому

      @@craigobrien7962 im a singer and violinist

    • @craigobrien7962
      @craigobrien7962 3 роки тому +1

      @@appleheaddefender Awesome! I see how reverb / compression combos could make vocals and strings sound next level beautiful.

  • @JulyValls
    @JulyValls 5 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot!