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Why Producers Use Audio Compression
This Audio Compression for Beatmakers Course is focused on what is the purpose of compression in music production, and why compression is one of the most powerful tools we producers have for loudness, sound shaping, and a polished sound in our music.
Now, compression is something you start to truly learn in your intermediate years as a producer, and it’s one of the LAST things you’ll learn as a beatmaker, because once you “think you know it”, is when it just begins in the world of audio compression.
We cover the basics of a compressor, but go much further, and share real examples of how we can use a compressor as a beatmaker for tons of creativity in our music, and make sure everything stands out nice and clear.
Course length2 Hours 23 Minutes
Videos20
Skill levelIntermediate
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The Purposes of Compression
01The Purposes of Compression
02Single-Band vs. Multi-Band CompressorsFREE PREVIEW03Different Types of Compression
04Volume Balancing
05Molding and Shaping with Compression
06What are Dynamics + Controlling Them
How a Compressor Works
07A Compressor's Sidechain
08The Threshold Knob
09The Ratio Knob
10The Attack Knob
11The Release Knob
12Gain Reduction Meter + Make-Up Gain
13Input and Output Meter
14Soft Knee vs. Hard Knee
How to Properly Use a Compressor
15A and B Comparison + Level Matching
16Setting Up a Compressor Effectively
Creative Uses of Compression
17Setting Up Sidechain Compression
18Pro Tip with Delay + Sidechain
19Setting Up Parallel Compression
Audio Compression - OUTRO
20WDWPUC - Outro
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About the course
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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.
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