Why I Use Multiple Compressors For One Vocal

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  • @HelpMeDevvon
    @HelpMeDevvon  3 роки тому +22

    Make sure to come over and visit www.helpmedevvon.info to support the channel!!

    • @millionreyrecords3428
      @millionreyrecords3428 3 роки тому +1

      the best

    • @DJVorborg
      @DJVorborg 3 роки тому +1

      How do you run so many plug ins without pro tools crashing? What computer do you use? I use a macbook pro 2015 with 16gb of ram and i7. I have max buffer size and external ssd and would never be able to run that many plug ins. If you could help I would appreciate it so much! I run my own recording studio and I always feel limited by how many plug ins I can use.

    • @b15productions38
      @b15productions38 3 роки тому

      @@DJVorborg tell us when u find a solution pls

    • @b15productions38
      @b15productions38 3 роки тому

      @@DJVorborg i found the ansewr here in his video ua-cam.com/video/KPEVRExwg0A/v-deo.html
      at 19:24

    • @b15productions38
      @b15productions38 3 роки тому

      @@DJVorborg no need to thank haha

  • @aveesqueezie5594
    @aveesqueezie5594 3 роки тому +48

    I dig how you're always animated and energetic in your breakdowns of your processes and explanations. It helps clarify things that would be kind of difficult to understand otherwise. We need you out there. Keep up the awesome work big brotha.!!!

    • @Esenabros
      @Esenabros 2 роки тому +3

      Despite being a great sound engineer, he is also a great teacher.

    • @rudiemc9846
      @rudiemc9846 9 місяців тому

      I agree, out of all the videos I watch Devvon explains things very well and also doesn't make them sound boring

  • @Colin-dd9in
    @Colin-dd9in 3 роки тому +10

    Takes intelligence to explain complex ideas in a simple way. So many tutorials just brush over the process. Thanks!

  • @anirahant6516
    @anirahant6516 2 роки тому +7

    I used to follow you really closely when I was 16, like 6 years ago. Was new to music in general and your stuff helped me through some tough times, staying excited about the world. Fast forward to now, I'm 22 and never in a million years imagined I'd be making ym own music, but I'm here now. Imagine my surprise to see that you have your own established channel as you work to build yourself up as a musician!! I can't express how amazing and inspiring finding this was for me today. Your music was always an inspiration in the past, and now as a novice making music I feel lost. But seeing how committed you are means more to me than anything on the beginning of this journey. Thank you so, so much brother🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Keep on going!

    • @presfullreacts
      @presfullreacts Рік тому

      I feel you BIG time. I'm lost out here without Devon

  • @clxmzzy9257
    @clxmzzy9257 Рік тому +3

    About a year ago I didn't even know what an attack was but thanks to you devvon you have really helped me mix appreciate what u do 🤙 God bless!

  • @diealonemusic777
    @diealonemusic777 3 роки тому +18

    Those adlibs are jus so clean !

  • @mdmn8160
    @mdmn8160 2 роки тому

    Best tutorial I've ever seen on UA-cam about compressors. Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 6 місяців тому

    This is one of the best vocal compression videos I have watched. And I have watched dozens of them.

  • @QuietEdgeBeats
    @QuietEdgeBeats 3 роки тому +27

    Great job explaining this bro. That r vox is indeed a gem for presence. I actually used it for a kick just something subtle to help the kick push through before I started mixing.🔥🔥🔥

    • @lilsavdabest
      @lilsavdabest 3 роки тому

      This video opened my eyes... I learned too much compression was a big no no but what should really matter is the final product, there are so many different ways to approach a vocal and seeing someone use three compressors on just one vocal is eye opening.. In college, NOBODY will tell you to use more than one compressor, two is almost a taboo and this is what they teach in school...

  • @StevedaveTodd
    @StevedaveTodd 2 роки тому

    WOW! We always think of a compressor as something that restricts, but you use them to open up, AWSOME! THANKS!

  • @Airic
    @Airic 3 роки тому

    the way u teach with your hand gestures is great lol salute

  • @dohpam1ne
    @dohpam1ne 3 роки тому +4

    Always the most clear, direct, and energetic mixing tutorials out there!

  • @caesar5128
    @caesar5128 3 роки тому +31

    I was searching on this topic yesterday. Help devon got me today. Blessings

  • @ElliottMcKenzie
    @ElliottMcKenzie 3 роки тому +12

    Devvon....I want to say a huge THANK YOU for doing all these amazing educational videos!! I recently purchased a new home studio and am literally sitting here with pen and pad TAKING NOTES like I'm in a college classroom! You are dropping GEMS in every video! By the time I'm done watching all your videos I'll probably have an entire folder full of notes haha! THANK YOU! Are your plugin packages available for Adobe Audition?

  • @raychrismusic
    @raychrismusic Рік тому

    Brooooo you been helping A LOT

  • @blessednech
    @blessednech Рік тому

    PERFECT EXPLANATION 💯

  • @scxrpioscores
    @scxrpioscores 10 місяців тому

    This has been the most helpful compression video ive ever watched!!!!! wow this is awesome! Im taking notes. !st compressor reduces dynamic range. Second compressor adds color and character. And that third compressor is the GLUE! I love that glue!

  • @Sonmusicofficial
    @Sonmusicofficial 3 роки тому +3

    Can you show the chain along side other plugins so that we know the order you placed the compressors

  • @ExoticzOfficial
    @ExoticzOfficial 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this helped me big time. Especially with rnb type vocals in my opinion. Especially with the CLA compressor. How u could keep the dynamics a good amount with the attack and release and still good a good volume.

  • @lincolnjeanmarie
    @lincolnjeanmarie 3 роки тому +4

    You are a fantastic teacher. So clear and concise in the way to put across your tutorials. Big ups 👊🏾👊🏾🔥

  • @DannyDuhDemon
    @DannyDuhDemon 4 місяці тому

    14:06 i played this back like 10000 times 😂

  • @Lisetuborgh
    @Lisetuborgh 11 місяців тому

    Learn so much in each video. Makes things easy to understand, and great examples. Greeeting from Denmark 😊

  • @Jykä-q7y
    @Jykä-q7y Рік тому +1

    very helpful👍

  • @iamceejaybeats
    @iamceejaybeats 2 роки тому

    Thanks sir the best teacher ever

  • @sekuroz
    @sekuroz 3 роки тому +1

    I used the cla76 as the third comp. I just like the way it colors musical transients. And the first I used the rcomp to tame the sound. Sounded super sick. Thanks for the vid

  • @all-up
    @all-up 3 роки тому +5

    Speaking of a Compressors tone; Im amazed at the difference between the VCA's, FET's, Opto & Digital Logic Compressors that are so doggone district from one another. (Once again in Logic Pro) The use of Soft Distortion on Drums is been a life saver on the tracks that ive been making.
    How is it that these Compressors sound so incredibly different from one another with some basically trashing the sound.
    Noticing that out of the 7 Types of Logic Compressors there is usually one thats the proper tone for the drums.
    It must have really been expensive back when in analog, if different colours & compressor tones varied so much as in Logic's representation of them
    if they aren't simply exaggerated their tones?

  • @ue2lelambaevanamibianoviri255
    @ue2lelambaevanamibianoviri255 2 роки тому

    Devon, your teaching makes me wanna be a teacher one day, I followed every process and guess what it came out even better....I've been struggling a lot with this and now I just wanna re-do all my mixing in my computer
    THANKS SO MUCH🤜🤛

  • @monarchdrumandbass8700
    @monarchdrumandbass8700 2 роки тому

    Even with topics I am familiar with, your incredible charisma and unique takes are always helping me learn more !

  • @favourhenshaw197
    @favourhenshaw197 3 роки тому +4

    Could you please do a video on how you process background vocals and reverbs ❤️

  • @brendanphillips8448
    @brendanphillips8448 3 роки тому +1

    You and Pensado are my music idols bro ily

    • @MattDxstined
      @MattDxstined 3 роки тому

      check out leslie brathwaite he's super cool too (lil uzi and pharrell williams engineer)

    • @brendanphillips8448
      @brendanphillips8448 3 роки тому

      @@MattDxstined will do!

  • @kemondcollins8799
    @kemondcollins8799 Рік тому +1

    Came here for compression tips left feeling emotional because of these lyrics 😭 yes the four walls was closing in on us :(

  • @I_Am_Griff
    @I_Am_Griff 2 роки тому

    bro, thank you... fr fr, i have learned SO MUCH from you N i just wanna say how grateful i am to get access to this information and techniques. really appreciate u man, i wont forget you when i get where im going n people wanna ask me where my skillset came from...YOU bro. thanks again. (i have watched all of your videos WAYYY more than 1 time...pshhh, probably more than 10 times each video, n i keep coming back to solidify the skills.)

  • @mukanshinluger651
    @mukanshinluger651 2 роки тому

    Extremely helpful example with the kicks. Lvl up time 🔥

  • @FabStripes
    @FabStripes 3 роки тому +8

    Do you treat the background vocals and the adlibs the same as your lead vocal? meaning three compressors

    • @obryanmiezan8192
      @obryanmiezan8192 3 роки тому +3

      That’s a great question, I would even ask in a general sense.
      Do you process background vocals/ad-libs, the same as lead ones ? In terms of : EQing, Compressing, De-Essing...

    • @lilkenny83
      @lilkenny83 3 роки тому +1

      @@obryanmiezan8192 I process mine different from the lead. I take out more on the low-end when EQing my backs and most times on my libs to allow my lead to be more centered

    • @obryanmiezan8192
      @obryanmiezan8192 3 роки тому +3

      @@lilkenny83 Would only make sense to take out the lows I guess ? Since they fulfill a different function in the entire track. But I meant in more as, apart from EQing differently, background vocals are still undergoing that : cleaning frequencies, leveling, controlling dynamics, adding colors etc...
      Or do you do less ? If you’ve watched his videos about obtaining a ‘ X artist ‘ vocal sound, you’ll see Devvon have a specific pattern for mixing vocals

    • @lilkenny83
      @lilkenny83 3 роки тому

      @@obryanmiezan8192 from the videos I've watched and veteran engineers I communicate with, the chain is more than not generally the same, if that's what you mean

    • @lilkenny83
      @lilkenny83 3 роки тому +1

      @@obryanmiezan8192 and typically because if gain stages properly, you wont have to process as much with bg/ad libs as opposed to the main lead

  • @JahHero
    @JahHero 3 роки тому +1

    Dude thats dope

  • @markl5998
    @markl5998 2 роки тому +1

    Still trying to learn compression. I don't really understand it even after several tutorials. Imma stick with it tho

  • @hummarstraful
    @hummarstraful 3 роки тому +9

    I remember commenting on one of Devon's first two or three videos. Congrats on breaking 100K!

  • @carschneids248
    @carschneids248 3 місяці тому

    You are a hero.

  • @seanical_sa
    @seanical_sa 3 місяці тому

    Can someone explain to me what is Ratio

  • @Metacriticz
    @Metacriticz 2 роки тому

    Definitely one of the best teachers out there! great explanation man

  • @DJVorborg
    @DJVorborg 3 роки тому +2

    How do you run so many plug ins without pro tools crashing? What computer do you use? I use a macbook pro 2015 with 16gb of ram and i7. I have max buffer size and external ssd and would never be able to run that many plug ins. If you could help I would appreciate it so much! I run my own recording studio and I always feel limited by how many plug ins I can use.

    • @TeaScholar
      @TeaScholar 3 роки тому +2

      I recommend printing it in increments, or committing the tracks that you’re happy with

  • @daveyjones830
    @daveyjones830 2 роки тому

    should i still be adding 3 compressors like this if my interface has a built in 1176 style compressor? 🤔 this content is too helpful!

  • @prod.isolation7939
    @prod.isolation7939 3 роки тому

    you are the only dude I can actually learn from on this site ngl

  • @jeezohmainer9942
    @jeezohmainer9942 2 роки тому

    Hello bro what effects did you use on the edlibs at the back they sound so dope

  • @adamkumpmusic
    @adamkumpmusic 2 роки тому

    bro, nice watch, I'm wearing the same casio calculator watch lol. cool breakdown of the multiple stages of compression

  • @lilnicktune9934
    @lilnicktune9934 3 роки тому +5

    17:29 How do you get those stereo vocals? Please do a video on how to get great backup vocals like yours because your adlibs and dubs are so fire. Please do a video how to do it and different ways to do it. Can you make the video long too because I feel like a lot of people want to know this too. Thankyou!🙏🏾

  • @dzhewokd5089
    @dzhewokd5089 9 місяців тому

    Thanks man i Leave in Germany and this Vifeo explain me so more for this what i needed ❤ .

  • @drubaily4140
    @drubaily4140 3 роки тому

    that "boom boom" hit really hard

  • @JOWELCOLE
    @JOWELCOLE 2 роки тому

    Man really liked your vocalss 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @Qomplex
    @Qomplex 3 роки тому

    Great video !!!

  • @MichelCiresMusic
    @MichelCiresMusic 3 роки тому

    Thank you! learning a lot

  • @jeffjohnson695
    @jeffjohnson695 Рік тому

    Thanks devon

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 6 місяців тому

    I alwayss run Waves Vocal Rider on a track before I do any compression. It takes some of the strain off the compressor.

  • @Skiroy
    @Skiroy 3 роки тому +1

    So where does using a multi band compressor slide in this chain?

  • @lusiba2366
    @lusiba2366 3 роки тому

    Thanks man! Awesome and helpful video!

  • @Plumieere
    @Plumieere 3 роки тому

    Love your work. Thank you.

  • @chevyboi91209
    @chevyboi91209 3 роки тому

    Step Compression....very detailed and articulate explanation. Great job bro!!!

  • @jciampa103
    @jciampa103 2 роки тому

    Great videos, I’ve learned so much from you, thank you. After you do this serial compression, do you put a limiter at the end of your vocal chain? Thank you!

  • @HatinKiwi
    @HatinKiwi 3 роки тому

    Thanks alot my friend - just finished watching about 50 videos from you that i put in my "watch later list" :D

  • @RidgeBaker2615
    @RidgeBaker2615 3 роки тому +1

    Never clicked a video so fast lol was checking out another compression video as you upload this. Thank you!

    • @HelpMeDevvon
      @HelpMeDevvon  3 роки тому +1

      Wow that was quick !! NOTIFICATION GANG!!

  • @kaidoChess
    @kaidoChess Рік тому +2

    Bro I have that same lamp

  • @FiveGawd
    @FiveGawd 3 роки тому +3

    would love to see the process after your three compressors. I feel like what I struggle with the most is knowing what to do with the vocal after the third compressor / added saturation.

    • @gcodebeatstv
      @gcodebeatstv 2 роки тому

      From u know what u want to do with the vocal u will know what to do next and what needs to fix or emphasize

  • @lionelchimutumbira3206
    @lionelchimutumbira3206 3 роки тому +1

    i know the tricks are universal across all DAWs but please for once an FL studio tutorial

  • @chrism5999
    @chrism5999 3 роки тому

    Dude you drop gems every video thank you

  • @anthonydisilvio1883
    @anthonydisilvio1883 2 роки тому

    This video was amazing, I just subscribed.

  • @trevorhust760
    @trevorhust760 3 роки тому

    Brother, this was great...so well articulated...thanks to taking time to make this vid.

  • @DJTWISTA8BLACK
    @DJTWISTA8BLACK 3 роки тому

    Really dope tutorial g. Great job 🈹️🔴💯🔥

  • @YoungSunnyBeats
    @YoungSunnyBeats 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the advice I do this as well!

  • @rutaalex8889
    @rutaalex8889 11 днів тому

    How does a compressor increase volume, rvox could be different from other compressors

  • @priestblack22
    @priestblack22 3 роки тому

    U sound like a chef! That track was fire af too

  • @heythereali3238
    @heythereali3238 3 роки тому

    this is some beautiful explanation 🍷

  • @user-tg2cw1un6i
    @user-tg2cw1un6i 3 роки тому

    Can you do a video about the order that effects should be in the chain

  • @andrewstreshenkoff3925
    @andrewstreshenkoff3925 2 роки тому

    Your videos are extremely helpful

  • @kingsotall7128
    @kingsotall7128 3 роки тому

    I love the way u break things down, thanks

  • @k.wrightraksproductions1198
    @k.wrightraksproductions1198 3 роки тому

    Thank you for pushing this method. Thought series compression was becoming a lost art

  • @ZakiMoves
    @ZakiMoves 3 роки тому

    thank you devvon

  • @laylow215
    @laylow215 Рік тому

    Love it im new to mixing . Good stuff

  • @Tikur92a
    @Tikur92a 3 роки тому

    Legend

  • @marioCazares
    @marioCazares Рік тому

    Awesome info thank you!!

  • @TheRealvisionz
    @TheRealvisionz 3 роки тому

    Big fan of how you break down your process fam. Thanks for the gems!

  • @felipealonso8409
    @felipealonso8409 2 роки тому

    Great workflow!

  • @jorgerivera8238
    @jorgerivera8238 3 роки тому +1

    That was very helpful!

  • @JahHero
    @JahHero 3 роки тому +1

    one question how would i achieve that if i have only two types of compressors available in my DAW

  • @ItsJackMo
    @ItsJackMo 3 роки тому

    I reference these videos so frequently I wish he had a blog or website or some sort of cheatsheet I could reference 👀

  • @emeyeayeeeee
    @emeyeayeeeee 3 роки тому +1

    hey man great video, can u make a video about the best free reverbs and compressers that works for windows and it works on tracktion waveform

  • @brandyman5
    @brandyman5 3 роки тому

    This was fantastic! Thanks for this.

  • @skymccloud
    @skymccloud 2 роки тому

    Is this only for R&b music can I use this technique on rap music

  • @JaysDomain777
    @JaysDomain777 3 роки тому

    When do I use certain compressors? Aside from when I want to that is.

  • @edmlv
    @edmlv 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Devvon!! Thank you for taking your time to do them. I have one doubt about your technique,should you use the 3 compressors always sequentially or it depends? Also, do you do subtractive and or additive eq before those 3 compressors? Thanks for your wisdom!

  • @zechvassar5508
    @zechvassar5508 3 роки тому

    One thing im not sure is...are you putting these compressors in the same vocal insert or in separate inserts?

  • @s.o.1487
    @s.o.1487 2 роки тому +1

    And where should a Multiband Compressor be placed in the Vocal chain?

    • @LonelyStarOfficial
      @LonelyStarOfficial 4 місяці тому

      Seriously i wouldn't use it, instead of it an EQ, cause its doing almost the same and Sound the same

  • @lostee2001
    @lostee2001 3 роки тому

    You helped me, Devvon. Thanks so much!!

  • @laquincyjohnson2321
    @laquincyjohnson2321 3 роки тому

    @helpmedevvon Could you do a video showing why and how you TRIM your TRACKING VOX and how you remove the breaths?

  • @odheyi
    @odheyi 3 роки тому

    Bro! 🙌🏿yu are a stress reliever...thank you

  • @nnell_daone
    @nnell_daone 3 роки тому

    Do you use the cla76 the same way on rap vocals?

  • @Jvaldes609
    @Jvaldes609 3 роки тому +1

    dope background video looking pro!

  • @angelleoracle6927
    @angelleoracle6927 3 роки тому

    This was awesome! Thanks

  • @infinitystratos5292
    @infinitystratos5292 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video aggain and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You have a nice feeling for explaining things :) Easy to understand and so helpful overall. 😉😉😉

  • @MrTechhit
    @MrTechhit 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial!!!

  • @MerajTypeBeat
    @MerajTypeBeat 3 роки тому +2

    Boom boom boom boom boom boom
    Fr though, good tutorial Devvon 💯