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Answer EngineTable of Contents
Section 1: THE PURPOSES OF COMPRESSION |
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| The Purposes of Compression | 5:01 | ||||
| Single-Band vs. Multi-Band Compressors | 5:21 | ||||
| Different Types of Compression | 8:50 | ||||
| Volume Balancing | 6:30 | ||||
| Molding and Shaping with Compression | 12:38 | ||||
| What are Dynamics + Controlling Them | 4:41 | ||||
Section 2: HOW A COMPRESSOR WORKS |
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| A Compressor’s Sidechain | 5:10 | ||||
| The Threshold Knob | 5:45 | ||||
| The Ratio Knob | 7:16 | ||||
| The Attack Knob | 9:50 | ||||
| The Release Knob | 10:59 | ||||
| Gain Reduction Meter + Make-Up Gain | 3:28 | ||||
| Input and Output Meter | 6:37 | ||||
| Soft Knee vs. Hard Knee | 2:40 | ||||
Section 3: HOW TO PROPERLY USE A COMPRESSOR |
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| A and B Comparison + Level Matching | 5:44 | ||||
| Setting Up a Compressor Effectively | 19:39 | ||||
Section 4: CREATIVE USES OF COMPRESSION |
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| Setting Up Sidechain Compression | 8:59 | ||||
| Pro Tip with Delay + Sidechain | 8:35 | ||||
| Setting Up Parallel Compression | 4:16 | ||||
Section 5: COURSE OUTRO |
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| WDWPUC – Outro | 1:14 | ||||
I guarantee you, compression will be the last audio plugin you learn in-depth. However, it’s the audio plugin which will exponentially improve your sound and creativity.
It first requires an understanding of how audio compression and dynamics work, and secondly, requires a trained ear to hear the benefits and negative artifacts you are applying to your audio signal.
In addition, there are many myths (white lies) on YouTube in regards to compression when it comes to the threshold, ratio, and your output value.
In this course, you will come out with a solid understanding of how to actually use a compressor creatively AS A PRODUCER!
We don’t get hung-up on unncessary details about compression. I tell you exactly what you as a producer need to know, what to listen for, and how to achieve the results you’re wanting out of compression. (Whether that be in mastering, balancing out an instrument, or completely sound-designing a sound through sound-molding.)
As mentioned, audio compression takes A LONG TIME to understand and fully hear what you’re applying to your music.
This course will save you tons of hours trying to figure it out yourself.
Let me show you step-by-step Why We Producers Use Audio Compression and improve your beats, mixes, and creativeness today.
# GratuiTous
Riley Weller (GratuiTous) has worked with a GRAMMY-Nominated recording artist, and has been producing music for over 10 years now.
With over 18 music production courses created, 3 books written, being the host of the podcast 'Music Production Made Simple', and releasing 8 beat tapes + 4 albums to popular streaming platforms, his goal is to empower producers to branch out and be them self.
He loves to teach best practices and bring awareness to powerful techniques, while encouraging individuality. The most common feedback received from his students is that "GratuiTous is able to break down complex topics into easy terminology to understand".
