Audio Masterclass /ONECourse title: Compression /ONE
Your journey through Audio Masterclass /ONE
WHERE YOU ARE NOW: You've watched YouTube videos on compression and dynamic range control. They talk about this plug-in, that plug-in, 'insider secrets' and 'little known' methods. You're confused and you don't know who to believe.
AFTER THIS COURSE: You know for sure how compression works. You know how to use it to control dynamic range, and you know how to use it to add life and sparkle to vocals, instruments, and your entire mix. You know that all you need are just two good compressors - one clean and one of character - to achieve work of fully professional standard.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
KNOWLEDGE
Introduction to compression
Connecting the compressor
The basic action of the compressor
Compression ratio
Gain reduction
Setting the threshold control
Fixed-threshold compressors
Setting the gain make-up
Setting the release control
Setting the attack control
Stereo link
Noise and the compressor
Breathing and pumping
Side chain
Artistic considerations
Compressor designs
FURTHER KNOWLEDGE
TUTORIALS (with audio demonstrations)
Aural awareness of compression
Compression on female vocal
Compression on male vocal
Compression on bass guitar
Compression on acoustic guitar
Compression on electric guitar
Compression on kick drum
Compression on the full drum set
Compression on the full mix
Additional examples of compression on female and male vocals
Compressing a snare drum to even out the level
Summary of compression
ASSESSMENT
Sample assessment question
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