How Audio Compressors Work

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @MikeRat77
    @MikeRat77 6 років тому +53

    I teach at an Ableton certified training center and I gotta say this is the best compression video everrrr.

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  6 років тому +5

      Any ideas on the most impactful thing I could cover concerning Ableton Live?

    • @omarhabib7411
      @omarhabib7411 9 місяців тому

      @@pierceporterfield6327 that would probably be the session view/arrangement view modes, as they are the most unique and powerful feature in ableton live

  • @bagheera
    @bagheera 6 років тому +62

    man your channel is hella underrated. super clean visualizations and simple explanations that dont diminish the complexity of the topic. subbed for this, this channel is def gonna blow up if you keep making these

  • @jakemorgia781
    @jakemorgia781 4 роки тому +1

    I just discovered your channel and I must say.. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU NOT BLOWING UP YET?! I wish I discovered these videos wayyyyyy earlier. These tutorials are so crisp and clear. Beautiful animation, and simple explanations. I hope this channel gets the recognition it deserves! Thank you for all these videos man!

  • @broxtonr6576
    @broxtonr6576 11 місяців тому

    I can't believe this 5 year old video only has 25 thousand views. This was the best explanation of audio compressors I've ever watched.

  • @ELPHNT
    @ELPHNT 6 років тому +31

    Amazing! So much ❤️ for this 🙌🏻 This is definitely gonna be my go to video for explaining to people exactly how compressors work from now on. Subscribed! 🤘🏻

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  6 років тому +2

      Wow thank you, I'm blushing!

    • @ELPHNT
      @ELPHNT 6 років тому +3

      Hehe, well the pATCHES animated guide was my go to and this is just that in video form so makes sense 🤘🏻Keep up with great work here and at pATCHES 😉

  • @anguswrench
    @anguswrench 6 років тому +11

    'what the fuck do all these knobs do!??'
    lol, great explanation and really well put together video

  • @raybhandz
    @raybhandz 4 роки тому +1

    Yea...the first compression tutorial that actualy make since. Thank You

  • @murilosoares5777
    @murilosoares5777 4 роки тому +2

    It is the first video I've whatched that explains correctly what is the attack... It is not a time that the compressor waits to begin compression... It is the time it takes to reach maximum compression...

  • @z3r0r0ck3r
    @z3r0r0ck3r 6 років тому +20

    That video is just sound engineering heaven 😳 you are doing such a great job, it helped me a lot, please keep going man!

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  6 років тому

      Thank you! Anything else you'd like to see a video on?

    • @vitorhugoRH
      @vitorhugoRH 6 років тому

      Pierce, don't know about him, but i'd love one or more about sound synthesis.

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  6 років тому +1

      Awesome that was actually the next video I planned to make!

    • @vitorhugoRH
      @vitorhugoRH 6 років тому

      Pierce Porterfield oh nice! Hope your channel grows quickly! I'll be waiting

  • @pigdev
    @pigdev 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect, gonna refer to that in my upcoming video. Thanks a lot, sir!

  • @Wardog01Actual
    @Wardog01Actual 3 роки тому +2

    After finding out how compression works through trial and error, and how to use it properly in my works, I love to watch "explanation" videos, and yours is by far one of the smartest and most thorough I've seen. I wish I would have found this video 3 years ago when you published it, but instead, I will always refer anyone who asks me about it to you. Great job! Liked and subbed. Let's see what else you can make me regret not finding sooner. Bless up!

  • @philipgomees
    @philipgomees 4 роки тому +1

    one of the best videos about compression that I've ever seen. Great job!

  • @Mrapg32
    @Mrapg32 2 роки тому

    Best and most straightforward video on compression I've heard. Thank you for doing this. I finally understand how it works.

  • @FM4343.
    @FM4343. 6 років тому

    Probably the best compression video in mankind's history. Thank you

  • @AmieWaters
    @AmieWaters 6 років тому

    incredible info. Something so many people have a vague idea of how it works, but you broke it down wonderfully. Excellent stuff!

  • @Fallout3MML120316122
    @Fallout3MML120316122 Місяць тому

    Wow ! you're the Master of Producing Edutainment. Thanks for the good work. These knobs became less scary.

  • @mikee.
    @mikee. 4 роки тому

    Only about 10k views after 2 years??? The production quality and content seem so professional, I am surprised this hasn't blown up already.

  • @HeavyHardHitter
    @HeavyHardHitter 4 роки тому +3

    A humble request to update more audio and music theory concepts like these please. The explanation is awesome!!!!

  • @ethanoverwatch407
    @ethanoverwatch407 2 роки тому

    Yo this video is SO good. Compressors have been something I've seen in lots of things but mainly video editing tools. I've always seen it and wondered, "Wtf is a compressor?" And at the same time I wondered if there was something that could normalize the volume of tracks. This video solved both of those questions at the same time and I feel like I fully understand what a compressor does and how to use it for my applications. Thank you sir, your videos are art.

  • @josephbanta9995
    @josephbanta9995 2 роки тому

    Your videos are beautiful. Not really sure how else to put it. Concise, informative, visually and sonically beautiful, and relevant to the topics. Well done!!

  • @elliotg711
    @elliotg711 6 років тому +2

    very informative, VERY well produced. cant wait to see what you put out in the future

  • @dogu8645
    @dogu8645 4 роки тому

    This is hands down the best video about audio compression. Thank you!

  • @HenryPh_am
    @HenryPh_am 4 роки тому +3

    OMG, the "WTF do all those knobs do????" gets me mate. That's so trueeeee

  • @diegomora_02
    @diegomora_02 4 роки тому

    This channel is wayyy underrated, keep up the good work!

  • @RevanTheRebel
    @RevanTheRebel 3 роки тому

    Wow, this was so easy to understand that you single-handedly cured my headache. Thank you.

  • @MichaelVillage
    @MichaelVillage Рік тому

    Thank you, this is the most concise video on compressors I've come across so far!

  • @Eskelito
    @Eskelito 3 роки тому

    this was so much more helpful than anything i've ever seen, you sir are an angel.

  • @Frozentragedy
    @Frozentragedy 6 років тому +1

    Man this tut is amazing but also it is your method of teaching, i think that i could learn absolutely anything if were a tutorial in this style. Keep it up bro!

  • @MaclinB
    @MaclinB 6 років тому

    Great production man. This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on compression. Very informative and the graphics are extremely helpful

  • @monkymonk6
    @monkymonk6 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your informative video on compression. Now I can go from "Default" preset setting on my compressor to actually knowing how to dial in settings! Much thanks!

  • @gymothybumpkins
    @gymothybumpkins 6 років тому +1

    Fanatic design and feel of the vid. Good job conceptualizing each aspect of the compressor as well.

  • @benpage1896
    @benpage1896 6 років тому +1

    This is just what I wanted to see! I've been dreaming of a video like this!! Keep up the great work man

  • @rhopsi-q6b
    @rhopsi-q6b 3 роки тому

    This was *REALLY*, *REALLY* well done. Visuals, explanations, tempo. And I understood the concept of compression itself much better! :)

  • @airanmilian
    @airanmilian 5 років тому

    You'd blow up in no time with a series of videos like this, in this style. Really useful, just missing an example on in which situation would we want the attack to not be 0

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  4 роки тому +2

      Thats a good question! The attack setting on a compressor is actually pretty counter-intuitive because -- the shorter the compressors attack, the longer the sounds attack. It's an opposite force. You use a quick attack compressor to shave off the sharp attack of a snare or hi-hat

    • @airanmilian
      @airanmilian 4 роки тому

      @@pierceporterfield6327 got it, thanks! I encourage you to make more videos like these, really nice format

  • @KyleHarrismusic
    @KyleHarrismusic 4 роки тому

    Yeah this is the best video on compression I've seen. Thanks for this!

  • @slowjamzradio
    @slowjamzradio 6 років тому

    Pierce, I've just watched all your videos. I've been waiting for videos like these to explain how these things work. I love the animations and the music and the meta-ness of using Photoshop, you're extremely talented. These videos are exactly what I need and I do hope you make more because they bring a lot of value. I hope you've found a job in NY!

  • @Ademcool112
    @Ademcool112 4 роки тому

    Just wanted to thank you for creating this amazing video!

  • @thebestyoda
    @thebestyoda 4 роки тому

    Dude ur videos are amazing! Keep going, your channel is gonna be massive soon!

  • @jluc101
    @jluc101 4 роки тому

    Easily the best explanation IVE EVER HEARD!!!

  • @STANNco
    @STANNco 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much, i've been making music for a long time and still had a hard time grasping how the compression knobs actually work haha

  • @oliverx5
    @oliverx5 6 років тому

    Loving these VOX style visualizations. Great job man!

  • @ilkercankaya3779
    @ilkercankaya3779 4 роки тому

    insane video, I had 0 idea wtf was a compressor. Now I know what it is

  • @elchedda1314
    @elchedda1314 2 роки тому

    Thanks dude,really made me understand what I'm doing when I'm using compression..

  • @karter_with_a_K
    @karter_with_a_K 4 роки тому

    Truly legendary , utmost respect 🙏

  • @marcellgentles6870
    @marcellgentles6870 6 років тому +4

    Came from Reddit, this is amazing thank you

  • @nobodiesherocube
    @nobodiesherocube 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic video. Keep them coming.

  • @arianezzz
    @arianezzz 4 роки тому

    you need waaaaaaay more subs man! awesome stuff

  • @iambigfou
    @iambigfou 3 роки тому

    Best channel i've ever seen...

  • @ericveenstra5035
    @ericveenstra5035 6 років тому +2

    Damn son, this is super helpful and explained so simply. Thanks! Keep it up :)

  • @Mr_ToR
    @Mr_ToR 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for clearly explaining and demystifying.

  • @aidansingh9790
    @aidansingh9790 4 роки тому

    You're doing gods work.

  • @no_brand
    @no_brand 6 років тому

    Great Job, best explanation ever.

  • @carloscipollitti7708
    @carloscipollitti7708 6 років тому

    Love this video, keep making more! really good explanation, and such CLEAAAAAANNNN animations

  • @IzoFoxUA
    @IzoFoxUA 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Pierce!
    Great video and explanation. I've understood all main moments about compression from your video.
    Can I ask you about allow to translate your's video for Russian speakers auditory and public on my channel?
    Thanks!

  • @boldequation
    @boldequation 6 років тому

    Klevgrand's "Korvpressor" is a great visual compressor plugin

  • @eddardsnark1548
    @eddardsnark1548 6 років тому

    Sweet video, the visuals and production are really well done. I feel like I know enough about compression at this point to know what it's doing in theory, I just have trouble hearing it in practice unless it's set to something super obvious. Most of the time, I'll just be watching meters and assume it's doing the right thing. I'm bad at mixing. :P

  • @Sethduloongo
    @Sethduloongo 5 років тому

    this is an incredible video, thank you for this!!!

  • @fabiobiscia4666
    @fabiobiscia4666 2 роки тому

    Amazing explanation, super impressed✌️👍

  • @angelocast
    @angelocast 3 роки тому

    This is amazing, thank you! Very creative video! Learned a lot!
    It's time to COMPRESSSSSS!
    Subscribed!

  • @NewVoiceSound
    @NewVoiceSound 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your videos so helpful and simplistic

  • @willemojnr
    @willemojnr 3 роки тому

    "'what the fuck do all these knobs do!??"
    Yes, that's why I'm here 😂

  • @vicdmise
    @vicdmise 6 років тому

    Well done. Nicely explained.

  • @RishiNigamMusic
    @RishiNigamMusic 6 років тому

    Great job!!!! Very very nice way to put it.

  • @brianimperial5285
    @brianimperial5285 4 роки тому

    This is amazing. Thank you

  • @Luna-fv7jo
    @Luna-fv7jo 2 роки тому

    Thank u man for this knowledge keep making videos

  • @NewMateo
    @NewMateo 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for this! Subbed right away.

  • @Smegma_pirate
    @Smegma_pirate 3 роки тому

    Awesome content. Short, concise and professional. With bitchin animation

  • @Petrakeas
    @Petrakeas 3 роки тому

    Really good explanation! If I get this right, for a specific threshold and compression ratio, the gain reduction applied is not static but depends on how much the input signal exceeds the threshold. Is this calculated on a sample-by sample basis or a time-window is used?

  • @Sim0nPeter
    @Sim0nPeter 6 років тому

    fantastic video

  • @vitorhugoRH
    @vitorhugoRH 6 років тому +1

    this is amazing, new sub here! keep them coming!

  • @nguyensh2
    @nguyensh2 4 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @kingbassk83
    @kingbassk83 6 років тому

    thank you very much!

  • @Winsler05
    @Winsler05 Рік тому

    Wonderful video brother..

  • @dyood
    @dyood 4 роки тому

    Create more of these please!

  • @stoopsound
    @stoopsound 4 роки тому

    great explanation

  • @ong1
    @ong1 2 роки тому

    Best explained

  • @abdulhalimabdullahi9907
    @abdulhalimabdullahi9907 6 років тому

    thanx, you are a legend.

  • @lfdhrgasdf7579
    @lfdhrgasdf7579 3 роки тому

    this guy's voice sounds like it would be at the end of an anti-smoking commercial

  • @ggyatt
    @ggyatt 3 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @williamoliveira1409
    @williamoliveira1409 6 місяців тому

    wow amazing lessons thanks

  • @puffinx64
    @puffinx64 6 років тому +1

    Subscribed!!!! Keep up your work!

  • @nathanielsmith7689
    @nathanielsmith7689 6 років тому

    Great Video!! I just wanted to know if you put a higher ratio, will the compression be harder and less natural?

    • @pierceporterfield6327
      @pierceporterfield6327  6 років тому +1

      Essentially yes, harshness also has a lot to do with attack and release settings as well.

  • @teachmecenter5604
    @teachmecenter5604 6 років тому

    Thank you good sir

  • @nyahlowery6473
    @nyahlowery6473 5 місяців тому

    very helpful video thank you!! :)

  • @jnicholas4706
    @jnicholas4706 2 роки тому

    thanks man this is really helppfull

  • @Theultimatedaddy
    @Theultimatedaddy 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the info, i was having problems with this =D

  • @qwiththephotos
    @qwiththephotos 6 років тому

    Great video mannn

  • @skaejrdn147
    @skaejrdn147 6 років тому

    awesome

  • @timoluetk
    @timoluetk 3 роки тому

    tHIS IS GREAT!

  • @lilskullymane4057
    @lilskullymane4057 6 років тому +1

    damn, i knew you had to be the guy who made the james blake video just off the quality of content.

  • @Arviav
    @Arviav 4 роки тому

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jonlejaune
    @jonlejaune 5 років тому

    you got the SAUCE

  • @AMBEZZA
    @AMBEZZA 6 років тому

    super dope

  • @omarhabib7411
    @omarhabib7411 9 місяців тому

    i love you dude

  • @thetej2000
    @thetej2000 4 роки тому

    🙏🏻

  • @neddam6663
    @neddam6663 4 роки тому

    i dont understand how the release work as hard as i try it makes no sence to me because you said that the only signal is afected is the one thats upon the threshold . so if the signal doesnt across the threshold is not afected, then why is there the release .

  • @Xev729
    @Xev729 Рік тому

    you dope bro

  • @juwonnnnn
    @juwonnnnn 9 місяців тому

    👍

  • @derekuhm
    @derekuhm 4 роки тому

    how the hell is this video not getting many views??

  • @Ninja-pc3gd
    @Ninja-pc3gd 4 роки тому

    I found gold!