Learn to Actually HEAR Compression

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  • @matcatmusic
    @matcatmusic 5 років тому +34

    Added value here because not only is this the best advice on the whole internet about learning compression but the soothing ASMR quality in Justin’s voice makes it ideal for late night listening

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +4

      Haha, thanks matt catlow!
      If it sounds relaxing, I attribute that in part to not using a lot of compression on the video versions of the podcast. (Ironic for the topic at hand.)
      Some people ask me to amp up these episodes with a little more squeeze. I’ve been considering it. Both work. It’s just a different vibe.

    • @TheMusicrunner
      @TheMusicrunner 5 років тому +2

      This! Its so relaxing when he sometimes ends his sentences in a super gentle way like at 8:28.

    • @coreystopperan9555
      @coreystopperan9555 4 роки тому

      More like Bob Ross!!

    • @tarun.krishna
      @tarun.krishna 2 роки тому

      You say ASMR, I hear SM7B.

  • @CareerDropout.
    @CareerDropout. 3 роки тому +2

    Best explanation of hearing a compressor

  • @curtisjudd
    @curtisjudd 4 роки тому +17

    Great advice and has been super helpful for developing my ears and ability to use compression more effectively. Thanks!

  • @jayakamakshianandamayi7461
    @jayakamakshianandamayi7461 Рік тому

    Very effective how you approach the issue, thanks for the compact overview!

  • @sINGLE_hANDED
    @sINGLE_hANDED Рік тому

    Great video, thanks so much Justin, surely this methodology is the best I heard so far!

  • @practice_Chinese_yoga
    @practice_Chinese_yoga 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful,helpful talk.

  • @BainesLiu
    @BainesLiu 2 роки тому +1

    On point, it's always better to experiment it yourself instead of just watch somebody do it, great video!

  • @freesouljah
    @freesouljah 5 років тому +4

    Great!! Thank you, this helped to fill in some of the blanks in my knowledge and I will take some time to experiment and train my ears! 🤙🏼

  • @MelonSprout
    @MelonSprout Місяць тому +1

    Finally some genuine straight talk bout compression

  • @tomigoodall
    @tomigoodall 4 роки тому +1

    This page is freaking awesome, just discovered it today, watched two masterclasses and this video. I know how im spending the rest of my quarantine, thankss

  • @RobbJolleymusic
    @RobbJolleymusic 3 роки тому +1

    These videos/podcasts have helped me vastly improve the way that I mix, sound treat a room, and different micing techniques! Thank you for making these videos!

  • @CalvinRossWorld
    @CalvinRossWorld 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Looking forward to trying these techniques 🖤👌🏽

  • @KamilKisiel
    @KamilKisiel 5 років тому +4

    Hey Justin, thanks for the podcast and your continued posts on UA-cam. Some of the best and most educational production content out there.

  • @dx_armitage
    @dx_armitage 5 років тому +1

    Really love your stuff.

  • @Wh1teland
    @Wh1teland 5 років тому +2

    THE best video about compression I have ever seen! Thanks. Also one of the best compressor plugins to try all this out is Fab Filter Pro-C

  • @BassBusMusic
    @BassBusMusic 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know how many videos I've watched on this subject but this and your attack/release video are the first I've come across that even take me a little towards understanding compression. Thanks for the time you have put into these vids.

  • @howardconder5272
    @howardconder5272 2 роки тому +1

    I really appreciated your direct-to-camera approach on this important topic (hearing compression). I so need to get to grips with this. I am currently in Spain setting up a new TV and Music studio but I am a Brit from London and should be returning there soooooooon. Thanks again, blessings Howard

  • @peterbrien2975
    @peterbrien2975 3 роки тому +1

    This really is one of the best channels on mixing on UA-cam!!

  • @Enice43
    @Enice43 3 роки тому +1

    Yes Justin you are right....this information is great and so valuable.

  • @djsmokel.e.s.1686
    @djsmokel.e.s.1686 4 роки тому

    I just want to say thank you to all at sonicscoop for the time and effort you guys put into doing your podcasts, videos etc. they are super intuitive and fun to listen to.i,ve become somewhat addicted to watching/listening and i am extremely grateful that you guys exist..I really don't know how to express how much I appreciate sonic scoop...THANK YOU!!

  • @proverbalizer
    @proverbalizer 5 років тому +4

    7:53 your compressor may have an A/B setting. Alternatively you can set up the same compressor on different inserts then simply turn one one and the other off to switch back and forth between fast and slow compression

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  5 років тому +1

      True! Both are great ways to go about it. You could also duplicate the track and have two different settings for really fast switching if your compressor doesn't have an AB function.

  • @JMartinBerry
    @JMartinBerry 5 років тому +3

    Thanks Justin!!

  • @shawnspeake
    @shawnspeake Рік тому

    Super appreciate you, my dude! developing sense memory! That's whats up

  • @danielgigstuff5121
    @danielgigstuff5121 3 роки тому

    this guy deserves more attention!
    i thought i had it down but this is so helpful, thankyou!

  • @Silver6003
    @Silver6003 8 місяців тому +1

    This and ALL your vids are Priceless …thanks 👍👍👍👍

  • @Silver6003
    @Silver6003 8 місяців тому +1

    After watching this Vid . Using a few tracks to experiment. I went to my latest mix I’m on . I could not get the bass to sound how I wanted . I split things into two tracks . Cut one at 300 hz the other cut at 300 for the mids and used trash for distortion . Used a limiter on the bass buss ..still nothing . So went back to the notes I took whilst listening to this vid . Release on the low bass track 250 ms …back it off . Lo and behold ….The bass sounded as I wanted it too . Man thank you for this great explanation and strategies to approach compression settings . I have learnt so much from you … it’s your holistic approach that Imo puts you way above most on here . I look forwarded to learning from you more . 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  8 місяців тому +1

      That’s so awesome to hear!
      -Justin

  • @samsonlovesyou
    @samsonlovesyou 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. So useful.

  • @kkillaWOW
    @kkillaWOW Рік тому +1

    love the style of these videos! clear on the to do's and looking forward to try in the studio :)

  • @FifthnLincoln
    @FifthnLincoln 5 років тому +2

    Just saying Hi Justin - Love SonicScoop This short format is good. I've been watching another channel's (Mix Bus TV) short Q&A videos and finding them helpful too. I agree that 'mousing around' tutorials are not so helpful as doing it yourself. OTOH I do find that I learn how to use plugins by watching people use them because although the manual tells you what the knobs do it doesn't tell you what to do with the knobs if you see what I mean? UA-cam is my only option for learning from others so I really appreciate the time you put into sharing knowledge. I've also enjoyed and learned from the MIxCon videos on SonicScoop channel I especially liked the Bob Power one from 2 years ago - I'd recommend that everyone interested in mixing concepts watches that one.

  • @ThePearlDrummer10
    @ThePearlDrummer10 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Justin, awesome video and awesome advice, as always!

  • @mikewallace1270
    @mikewallace1270 5 років тому +1

    Justin, I appreciate this more than you know. Sometimes I struggle to hear what compression is doing at the mix stage until I hear it on another system. It’s been quite baffling. Your explanation in this video has already helped me a tremendous amount. And I will do the exercises as you suggested. Thanks again!

  • @aguponcefractalblow4761
    @aguponcefractalblow4761 2 роки тому +1

    Really clear Justin, thanks for your knowledge and practicality on the way to teach

  • @OtherJesus
    @OtherJesus 5 років тому +7

    This is going to change my life. I believe. Thank you xox

  • @jazzedout
    @jazzedout 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the practical advice.

  • @iandeegrees1509
    @iandeegrees1509 Рік тому

    Wherever I see Justin, I learn so much valuable stuff and details. Thank you

  • @alexw4566
    @alexw4566 5 років тому +1

    Thank you brother, I appreciate you're point of view and experience. You're video has helped me, and changed my point of view. Love this vid, I'll be checking in on your other videos when I have the time

  • @RooftopRecording
    @RooftopRecording 5 років тому +6

    Hi Justin - Thanks so much for what you do! Your videos hold wisdom for me 25 years into audio engineering, and would have made me MUCH better much faster. Great tips here - listening is key and building experience! Where do I find information on mix critiques and mastering rates?

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +1

      Thanks David Roof! Glad to be helpful. You can find all my contact info and a rate calculator here: joelambertmastering.com/team/justin-colletti/

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea 5 років тому +3

    Thank you!

  • @jazzman97813
    @jazzman97813 4 роки тому +1

    Cant wait to try this out!

  • @davidasher22
    @davidasher22 4 роки тому

    I just got the FabFilter compressor with the visualization read out on it. That thing has really helped me understand what a compressor is really doing. I’m definitely going to do this exercise today. Thanks for the video!

  • @michelgaudin4758
    @michelgaudin4758 2 роки тому

    The best video advice tutorial for learn how to hear compression, congratulations for the educacional and didactic approach!!

  • @eglessons
    @eglessons 5 років тому +4

    Great stuff Justin...nothing like hands on experience !

  • @matchesmbp999
    @matchesmbp999 4 роки тому +1

    Great work I love this type of help

  • @qimingmusic
    @qimingmusic 3 роки тому

    Great advice, I have a question could you kindly check?
    You mention we need to define our intention first at 12:45
    Should we start with attack first or release first?
    The steps will be, define one of attack and release first, and keep it, then change the rest variables later right?

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  3 роки тому

      It’s usually best to start with attack first in my experience. Medium fast release and dial attack to shape the front end of the sound. Then adjust release.

  • @walterlopez1504
    @walterlopez1504 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Justin, gonna go try this out now!

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  2 роки тому

      Awesome to hear! We now have a guided version of this exercise (and more) at compressionbreakthroughs.com as well.
      -Justin

  • @alexw4566
    @alexw4566 5 років тому +1

    Good stuff mate, liked and subscribed.

  • @dinobose7126
    @dinobose7126 5 років тому +2

    great tutorial

  • @m.i.stapes
    @m.i.stapes 3 роки тому +1

    I haven't bought your course yet, but I really appreciate the tact of your pitch in these videos.

  • @jbakebeats
    @jbakebeats 5 років тому +2

    thank you

  • @raverone909
    @raverone909 4 роки тому

    Great channel! I really appreciate all that you do for this community.
    I have two questions. The first is a clarifying question on a term since it was mentioned here, and I trust your ability to articulate this. In many turorials I see, they speak of how some compressors are affected by what they call "program material" or "program dependent". I'm getting hung up on what that means.. "program".
    My second question is regarding gain staging/level matching in a compressor. Some youtube channels say to match the peak between the dry and compressed signal. Others say to match the dry/wet level by ear, which is to say, perceived loudness. Which is the better practice, and why?

    • @izvarzone
      @izvarzone 4 роки тому

      "program" = volume I suppose, maybe frequency balance too. Like different attack and release speed, depending how loud sound is. Other stuff like ratio and soft knee could be affected too?
      You can see on LA-2A how arrow slows down instead of always moving at linear speed.
      read this: theproaudiofiles.com/program-dependent-compressor/

  • @jordn1
    @jordn1 3 роки тому

    I'm really stoked to try this exercise! Have a couple of questions: Are you suggesting to take the full mix and adjust the compression settings, as in use a compressor from the Stereo Out bus? Similarly, is the idea to import some radio track and just run the compressor setting over that every which way? This, as opposed to changing compressor settings on individual tracks?

  • @sixto6
    @sixto6 4 роки тому

    One of the most underrated podcasts when it comes to audio!

  • @DjClimamusic
    @DjClimamusic 5 років тому

    Thank you SonicScoop, very helpful information.

  • @rrtheproducer8178
    @rrtheproducer8178 5 років тому +2

    thank man, help a lot

  • @nichttuntun3364
    @nichttuntun3364 5 років тому +2

    I think this is a great and inspiring video and it's a good thing not to just show some things. But instead encourage people to actually do exercises with their tools. At first it's really hard to hear what compression does. After exercising more and more you will be able to hear even small subtleties. Level matching there is one of the most important things to have in mind. Thank you.

  • @mmsoundslosangeles3043
    @mmsoundslosangeles3043 Рік тому

    Thank you, This was a very good video.

  • @RozBeats
    @RozBeats 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you only tut that goes super in depth

  • @federicofernandez8785
    @federicofernandez8785 4 роки тому

    Nice One! Thanks!

  • @ThomsenTower
    @ThomsenTower 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for this. Simple but instructive exercise to try. I have a related question: how do “envelope shapers” come into play? Are they related, are they substitutes to compression, or what? Perhaps something I should learn by listening and comparing?

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +3

      Thanks Federico Thomsen Audio. I think of compressors as offering a form of envelope shaping-whether you want them to or not.
      But dedicated envelope shapers (like the Transient Designer and others) can get you far more radical shaping of attack and sustain while still sounding surprisingly transparent.
      Those dedicated envelope shapers won’t really control your dynamics like a compressor will. And they won’t impart the “tone” a compressor might. This could be seen as a feature or a bug, depending on what you need to do.
      But they can certainly take you even further in adjusting the attack and sustain proportions of a signal, but without the (sometimes welcome) side-effects of compression for the same purpose. Hope that helps!

  • @ozwaltreacts4709
    @ozwaltreacts4709 4 роки тому +1

    That was really helpful man. Thanks!

  • @wongsanggar
    @wongsanggar 5 років тому

    Great way to train ear! Thanks Justin!

  • @lilikura
    @lilikura 5 років тому +1

    Love your videos! Leaning so much from them. Could you please do a video on the Michael Brauer technique. Thank you and keep inspiring ❤️🙏🏽

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  5 років тому

      Oh, we've got you covered! We've got a Q&A episode that covers that right here. Jump to the 16 minute mark:
      ua-cam.com/video/mobcfeHqoXc/v-deo.html&feature=emb_title
      We also have a whole video interview with Michael Brauer himself where he talks about this in detail:
      ua-cam.com/video/sZWbxwgkpfA/v-deo.html

  • @_banja
    @_banja 5 років тому +1

    Why did I never research this??! Very good video

  • @ANDREW007CZ
    @ANDREW007CZ 3 роки тому

    Hi, thanks!

  • @ciudad.nocturna
    @ciudad.nocturna 3 роки тому

    very thanks man!! you rules

  • @duckboi94
    @duckboi94 3 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 5 років тому +12

    Direct experience with one's own material. How can that NOT be a good idea? ;)

  • @artsandtechnology
    @artsandtechnology 5 років тому +3

    Hi! Thank you for your advice ♥️🙏🏻 have a good day ☀️/🌃

  • @BottleneckMoses
    @BottleneckMoses 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing and for having a great channel. I always enjoy your content. I’d like to make a suggestion though... UA-cam is visual medium, and I, like many others are visual learners. Rather than just talk for the entire video, I feel the whole experience would be vastly enhanced by illustrating what you’re saying with on-screen examples. I realise most youtubers follow the ‘show and tell’ model, but I would say that’s for good reason. Anyway, just my opinion. Keep up the great work!

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +2

      Thanks Brad Ferguson-we have some videos like that here too. I just put one out yesterday called the “Cheat Codes to Mastering”. Check it out!
      The podcast episodes I think of as being more of an audio medium. They’re meant to be heard more than watched. But we have other types of videos that do exactly what you’re talking about too!
      Also: The best kind of visual learning you can do in relation to the ideas in this particular episode is to crack open your own DAW to see and hear these changes for yourself on your own material. That’s a key point in this particular episode.
      If I can inspire you to close UA-cam and get to work on some tracks right after finishing this episode, I’ve done my job!

  • @PeanskeanENT
    @PeanskeanENT 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the tips bro - Peanskean Riddler #TheRiddler

  • @Seni0r999
    @Seni0r999 3 роки тому

    thanks!

  • @AVDRE
    @AVDRE 5 років тому +1

    Great video

  • @docteurgreene
    @docteurgreene 5 років тому

    Hi, thanks for the video, this is something I try to do often, exagerate the settings to actually ear what the comp is doing.
    But I have two questions please:
    - is it a good thing to set the release time according to the tempo?
    - is it a good thing to set the same release time to each band of the multiband comp on the master bus? or do we need to choose a release time for each band?
    Thanks!

  • @ellane8441
    @ellane8441 5 років тому

    Great Advice, It would be even more effective if there were more physical examples along with the tutorial. - I'm from the Old School where the hardware was hands-on. So I use analog and DAW and there is a significant audio difference. Much Appreciated SonicScoop.

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +1

      Thanks EL Lane! The great thing about this episode is that it’s all about being hands on with your own tools, no matter what they are. If you have an analog compressor with attack and release controls of any kind, you can do these very same exercises with it for sure.

  • @JobThako
    @JobThako 5 років тому +4

    Awesome tutorial. do you ever use auto-release?

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +4

      Thanks Job Thako. Absolutely yes! It’s part of the tone of some compressors than can be quite desirable.
      Some compressors that have an auto function will still have the release be influenced by the settings you choose with the release knob, and some are full auto. Some old-school compressors essentially only have an auto mode!
      The best way to learn to hear these differences by far is with a manual release. But sometimes flipping to auto mode after a little experimentation will give you a sound you like even more. When it does, go for it!

    • @JobThako
      @JobThako 5 років тому +1

      Justin Colletti wow thanks for your your reply😊🎶🙏🏽

  • @MikeRP3147
    @MikeRP3147 5 років тому

    What do you think of the CL1B?

  • @toyswillloveme8733
    @toyswillloveme8733 5 років тому +1

    thanks I can't hear the difference at all: but I know how to do it now

  • @Gamubi
    @Gamubi 4 роки тому

    The part I don't get is the threshold. If say I have an eq and a compressor after. I tweak the eq and come back to compressor later the sound dropped due to the eq and now it's not hitting the threshold to have any effect. Does the threshold literally do nothing else than to find the right level to effect the compressor? It's not like a setting like attack/ratio and release that makes the compressor sound different?

    • @SonicScoop
      @SonicScoop  4 роки тому

      The threshold only sets the level at which the compressor kicks in.
      If the signal goes higher than the threshold, then compressor starts compressing. If the signal is lower than the threshold, no compression happens.
      If you EQ a signal before it hits the compressor, and your EQ choices lower the level of the signal, then that signal could now be below the threshold, and may no longer trigger the compressor.
      If you EQ something in a way where it gets even louder, the opposite could happen: You could start triggering the compressor even more often and harder, because the signal is now going above the threshold more often.
      Hope that helps!

    • @Gamubi
      @Gamubi 4 роки тому +1

      @@SonicScoop Yeah, I figured as much just wasn't for sure...so really that's all its responsible for then. Thanks

  • @kelainefes
    @kelainefes 5 років тому +2

    Solid advice.
    You basically are detailing how to apply the scientific method to finding out how a compressor sounds.
    Very well, BTW.
    If you are a junior engineer you should click sub and do what this guys says.

    • @alexw4566
      @alexw4566 5 років тому

      I agree completely and I am grateful he exists :)

  • @zinablebeatz8857
    @zinablebeatz8857 4 роки тому +1

    You know a lot, i respect you from the bottom of my heart. a video is good, when u show what u mean. i hope you will get more views and get that youtube-award-thing.

    • @zinablebeatz8857
      @zinablebeatz8857 4 роки тому

      Sir, do you know what i mean?
      I would really appreciate it, if you would show what u doin‘ with that compression. I‘m from switzerland and if i would understand it 100% i swear it would be like a radio i would hear 24/7. U talk helpful things, but if we can‘t see, we don‘t learn a lot.
      Thank u for havin u sir!
      Can i send you somethin‘ i did to have a feedback from you?

  • @SonicScoop
    @SonicScoop  2 роки тому

    Want to REALLY Learn to hear compression? Try the new full length course at CompressionBreakthroughs.com
    Change the way you hear, understand and use compression FOREVER for the better.

  • @Soonzhiyang
    @Soonzhiyang 4 роки тому

    4:39

  • @bedtimeread
    @bedtimeread 3 роки тому

    I'm trying I promise.

  • @barrettabney
    @barrettabney 5 років тому

    Your SM7 needed a little more compression...

    • @JustinColletti
      @JustinColletti 5 років тому +2

      Barrett Abney - It’s true we don’t compress the podcast episodes a lot for their UA-cam versions. I like the more open and relatively unprocessed sound for this compared to other videos. I guess I’m just too sensitive to the sound of compression now! :D
      We do add a little more compression and limiting to the audio-only version you’ll find on iTunes and Spotify and the like, as I figure people are more likely to be listening to those versions in noisy environments.
      You’re not the only person to request even more compression on the UA-cam versions though, so maybe we’ll start slamming them more as well as of next week. Thanks for the feedback.

    • @barrettabney
      @barrettabney 5 років тому

      @@JustinColletti just caught myself riding the volume at my office desk so I wouldn't disturb the other sound goobers I work with. You're a very dynamic speaker.

  • @tiptop8218
    @tiptop8218 4 роки тому

    you are for sure a top engineer but plaese use pictures for your explenations.

  • @dannyho6786
    @dannyho6786 5 років тому

    eat some edibles, put on your phones and play with the compression in your daw, you'll start hearing what its doing

    • @dannyho6786
      @dannyho6786 5 років тому +1

      wait 2 hrs after consuming edibles

  • @arseniy
    @arseniy 5 років тому

    We have argue with friend. He often listening to very bad music. I tell him, don't listen to it, you will ruin music taste. He says, no, music taste is developing the wider range you listen. I think the developing and ruining music taste can be interesting topic for podcast.

  • @xaosnox
    @xaosnox 5 років тому

    Is it just me, or are these just really obvious tips? This whole video can be summed up in one sentence: Play with the settings on a compressor. It would have been so much more helpful if it included examples of the different settings applied to a track with descriptions as to what the differences are that we can hear. IMO, Alex Zeleno is the master of teaching people how to listen to these things. He gives very detailed examples of what he is hearing when he's doing things and has a great way of bringing your attention to what the sonic differences are by demonstrating them with his voice, describing how the effect is altering the sound, and explaining what it does in the mix.

  • @walterbeckley7634
    @walterbeckley7634 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank You!

  • @SuperJetos
    @SuperJetos Рік тому +1

    Great video, great advice!

  • @syndiko
    @syndiko 5 років тому +1

    great video