Complete Guide To Compression

Complete Guide To Compression

This course, taught by professional producer and Music and Sound Recording graduate Rob Jones, will take you from a basic to a thorough understanding of this powerful audio effect. The course is available immediately after purchase and is accessible 24/7/365, with help from tutors on the Producertech forum when required.

Features

• Streamed lessons – access 24/7/365
• Live set from the course
• Detailed written notes for each lesson

Module Details

• Compressor Basics
• Going straight in with an example, Rob shows you how the different parameters on a standard compressor effect a drum loop.
• Compression’s Effect on Frequency and Level
• In this lesson, Rob introduces you to the effect of compression on extremes of frequency.
• De-essing a Vocal
• In the final tutorial in this course, Rob demonstrates how to implement a multiband compressor as a de-esser to clean up vocals and remove unwanted sibilance.
• Compressing a Kick Drum
• Rob demonstrates how to apply compression to a kick drum for added punch and power.
• An Advanced Analysis of Attack and Release
• A detailed look into the effect of commonly used parameters: Attack and Release.
• Sidechain EQ
• Rob explains how to properly use the compressor sidechain for the biggest difference in your sound.
• Compressing a Vocal
• Rob explains how to utilize multiband and single band compression for a smooth vocal recording.
• Multiband Compression and Mix Buss Compression
• A comparison of the effect of single band and multiband compressors on the stereo buss.
• External Sidechain Sources – Pumping/Ducking
• Rob demonstrates the use of ducking, one of the best creative compression techniques.