Good tutorial, thanks Helps me understand pre vs. post gain So basically pre is raised to drive the signal more into the compressor, creating a more compressed sound once you bring back down the volume. I assume that is done to normalize the volume and reduce peaks And the post gain is basically similar to a volume knob. But in Maximus you can use the post gain to control volume of an entire frequency band, so a broad effect on sound
Thats right, the pre gain is important because if the gain coming in is too low, then you'll have to compensate by having to drag the threshold value really low and wont have that much room to work with. If the pre gain is at a healthy level, it makes dialing in the values much smoother, resulting it a better sound.
@@jonaudio hm, I’ve also heard the term ‘make-up gain’ with compressors, the idea that you cut into a sound with a compressor which reduces the volume, then have to bring volume back up to original level. Does that apply with Maximus? It seems different from a compressor like fruity limiter
The post gain knobs are the makeup gain for maximus, and you have 4 post knobs for all the bands. Compression with reduce the dynamic range, so the post gain/make up is there to restore the lost volume.
Another great video! Thanks a lot! And i want to know how do you set ceiling knob in maximus? People always say don't put it at 0 or -0.1, because it will destroy your song. What is the best setting for this and how to avoid distortion? Because most people like me can't realize the distortion of songs at that point. Thank you!❤
Thanks man!! That's a really interesting concept. I haven't used OTT too much (maybe I'll re-install it at some point), but based on compression and saturation alone, I'm sure there can be a preset made in maximus that is pretty close to it.
Great question! So, in that situation it's 100% up to you. If you like the balance of the overall mix and want to keep it as it is, then I would personally reach for the graph and move the center node down to the left, following the diagonal line, in other words, bringing the threshold down so compression can start happening. If you feel the specific band you're working on can use a tonality boost, then you can increase the pre knob to taste and also adjust the graph (threshold in this case) to suit your signal the way you want to.
Struggled with this portion of saturation with 808s. This was the video I needed ! Thank you
That's great to hear!! You're very welcome!!
Amazing Video mate, thanks a lot 🔥
you're very welcome dude!!
Good tutorial, thanks
Helps me understand pre vs. post gain
So basically pre is raised to drive the signal more into the compressor, creating a more compressed sound once you bring back down the volume. I assume that is done to normalize the volume and reduce peaks
And the post gain is basically similar to a volume knob. But in Maximus you can use the post gain to control volume of an entire frequency band, so a broad effect on sound
Thats right, the pre gain is important because if the gain coming in is too low, then you'll have to compensate by having to drag the threshold value really low and wont have that much room to work with. If the pre gain is at a healthy level, it makes dialing in the values much smoother, resulting it a better sound.
@@jonaudio hm, I’ve also heard the term ‘make-up gain’ with compressors, the idea that you cut into a sound with a compressor which reduces the volume, then have to bring volume back up to original level.
Does that apply with Maximus? It seems different from a compressor like fruity limiter
The post gain knobs are the makeup gain for maximus, and you have 4 post knobs for all the bands.
Compression with reduce the dynamic range, so the post gain/make up is there to restore the lost volume.
@@jonaudio cool, thanks 😎
Another great video! Thanks a lot!
And i want to know how do you set ceiling knob in maximus? People always say don't put it at 0 or -0.1, because it will destroy your song. What is the best setting for this and how to avoid distortion? Because most people like me can't realize the distortion of songs at that point. Thank you!❤
Hey great content here 🔥🔥🙌🏾,... I've always wondered if you could get an OTT preset inside of Maximus😂😁... It'll be a great thing if possible
Thanks man!! That's a really interesting concept. I haven't used OTT too much (maybe I'll re-install it at some point), but based on compression and saturation alone, I'm sure there can be a preset made in maximus that is pretty close to it.
@@jonaudio yeah, hopefully by experimentation we can get it as a preset on maximus
@@vintagemastersprod.6448 for once just make it yourself, be creative.
if the signal doesn't get past the comp gate in the center, should I bump up the pre gain first or lowering the gate?
Great question! So, in that situation it's 100% up to you. If you like the balance of the overall mix and want to keep it as it is, then I would personally reach for the graph and move the center node down to the left, following the diagonal line, in other words, bringing the threshold down so compression can start happening. If you feel the specific band you're working on can use a tonality boost, then you can increase the pre knob to taste and also adjust the graph (threshold in this case) to suit your signal the way you want to.
High quality compressor
Yep! It's a really good one!!