Why We Producers Use Audio Compression

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Videos: 20

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The Purposes of Compression

The Purposes of Compression

Single-Band vs. Multi-Band Compressors Sample Lesson

Different Types of Compression

Volume Balancing

Molding and Shaping with Compression

What are Dynamics + Controlling Them

How a Compressor Works

A Compressor’s Sidechain

The Threshold Knob

The Attack Knob

The Release Knob

Gain Reduction Meter + Make-Up Gain

Input and Output Meter

Soft Knee vs. Hard Knee

How to Properly Use a Compressor

A and B Comparison + Level Matching

Setting Up a Compressor Effectively

Creative Uses of Compression

Setting Up Sidechain Compression

Pro Tip with Delay + Sidechain

Setting Up Parallel Compression

Audio Compression - OUTRO

WDWPUC – Outro