@@thesoundresidence I read the manual several times, I never understood the plugin in a way I do it after watching his video. Its not about the Information, it's about how he presents and explains it and puts it in context. Thats the difference from a teacher to a manual. So you may be right, but also you are not. :)
Since I have been in recording since 1955, I may be able to add some history to this tutorial. First you must remember that stereo became available to the public in 1958. Prior to that, everything was mono. The Fairchild Compressor didn't come out until 1959. There was no such concept as "mid-side". The vertical and horizontal designations were for the cutting lathes that were now able to do stereo because record grooves could have both side to side plus up and down movement. This was new and revolutionary in those days. This model Fairchild was designed primarily to get great results for your cutting head while mastering to lacquer disks. It was not really designed to be part of the recording chain, but part of the mastering chain. If the youngsters at UA think there was mid-side considerations, they are woefully short on audio history. Engineers soon found they were useful in many parts of the chain, but the strength was in the cutting room.
I had no idea that the original purpose of this compressor was for cutting vinyl. However, it makes everything sound better. On a single track or a busses. In 1959 music was not being mixed the same as today. It was ahead of its time.
You are correct. It amazes me that the current trend in mixing today is recreate the problems of the past that we spent hundreds of hours to get rid of. We built the best actual reverb chamber I have ever heard and could change the high end decay by mopping the floor. Engineers today can't begin to know how lucky they are. And as good as that Fairchild was, (I preferred our LA3A and 1176s) my "island choice" today would be Fab Filter's MB compressor or their C2. @@franciscogomez5341
You're absolutely correct. The 670 was revolutionary back then, especially if you compare it to some of the other popular compressor/limiters of the time, like Altec, for instance. The circuit itself is balanced throughout, not just at the inputs and outputs; it's way overbuilt/engineered. Fairchild was making rocket guidance systems last I checked, and that was in the 90's.
You made my day. I remember a couple of years ago I was trying to mix a drums bus smashing the room mics through a Fairchild, and I was using the Lat/Vert and I was trying to pump more the side with the Input knob. For days I had the problem that the R channel was louder and I never realized why, until I had to drop the project because I had to moved! Now I can return back and mix that project knowing exactly the problem in advance. Thank you
Really cool to see you stepping unto the teacher's shoes :) Very cool video, the only thing I'd change is perhaps making it a bit more beginner friendly by: - Explaining what are the usual applications of the piece of equipment or VST you're about to teach about - slowing the pace a bit - running various music signals through the vst Those are just suggestions, please don't take it as criticism. Thank you for all your work as a TH-camr, I'm a fan. Stay well!!!
Agree, my only criticism would be, show each function with best possible audio example. For example, using a bass/kick heavy track to explain about the sidechain filter and knee settings. It would help people get a better idea of what you mean.
I see what you mean, but I'd have to add that there is plenty of (too much?) material out there explaining the basics of compression. This is an advanced tutorial for people who want to get the best out of a specialist piece of kit. This is more about the nuances. People who don't yet know the basics won't understand or even have learned to hear the differences Wytse is demonstrating. People who have learned and used the basics in practice shouldn't have a problem in following this video and hearing the effect of the plugin as he goes through settings. I really enjoyed this video because it saved me from re-reading the manual and it's much easier to look over someone's shoulder.
Great video. I’ve always known that I was under using the Fairchild plugin, not properly knowing the full extent of how it works. You’ve cleared some fog!
Excellent video! I had to study the manual for this plugin and I can’t think of a single thing you missed or mis-explained, down to input gain remaining L/R even in Lat-Vert mode. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Thank you! I had noticed something odd about the lat vert, and it is bc I didn't know about the input knobs staying L/R. And I haven't ever used the balance knob. Def will be fun next time I use this, which is often
very good video... I watched specifically for the LAT/VERT info--knowing that the inputs are not part of the mid side is key...that's where I was having issues when trying to use the Lat/Vert settings...all makes sense now...
Great demo. I recently bought the UAD Fairchild limiters plug-in. It's certainly a unique way of doing limiting. That looks like you're using a Lewitt tube mic. Sounds great.
Will you really be doing a whole series of these kind of overview? I have finally subscribed and would find that extremely useful. I'm bookmarking this one as the first.
One thing that would be interesting to add in those videos is describing the popular use cases those compressors are known for today. I have several of those UAD compressors and sometimes I wonder which one I should use and why. Most of the time I end up using an LA2A on everything except drums and an 1176 or Neve 33609 on drums.
Awesome tutorial recently bought this from Uad, this is a much better tutorial than theirs explained everything to me very well. I'll probably be coming back to this for a while (saved) thanks. Looking forward to more like this, it is so useful, if like me you didn't understand the plugin controls and find you learn from videos better than sifting though a manual.
Thank you SO MUCH for all of these fantastic videos! You're quite honestly one of the only two engineers I listen to before picking up a new plug! (Dan W would be the other!) Please keep them coming sir!! We are all learning so much from your experience! I wish you had videos like these for ALL "pro level" plugs!!
Thank you very much for this kind of stuff!! This approach to detail really helps me a lot! It would be awesome one video about Kirchoff with all the parameters and options 🙌🙌
So I guess I have never used this properly all these years. This is a really powerful plugin..thanks!!! Please do as many UAD and Acustica Audio plugins as you want. Neither are intuitive due to their retro style interface.
Thank you for this style of content! I have been watching your channel for quite some years and I will say this is my fave video. I recently was able to get my hands on a real Stamchild and hope to apply some of your tips on the hardware version. You're awesome!
Thank you so much for your video. I just do voiceovers, spoken narration. I received the 660 and 670 plug-ins with my Apollo interface and would like to use whichever is best for adding some velvety presence to my voice, and whatever goodness they can impart. I saw another video that suggested the 660 might be best for that application but haven't found a video with much info for my use-case. Would you also recommend the 660? I've looked through the Vocal pre-sets but could really use some suggestions as to which settings would be best for voiceover use. Could you please recommend some starting settings for voiceover enhancement (and I can tweak from there). Thank you in advance for any help with this 🙏
yes more of this please , maybe some tutorials about the plugins that are included as standard with a daw , these are often overlooked and there can be some real gems if you understand how to use them
Hi Wytse. Very good video, different than others. I also would like to see more of your quick-tips recommendation, when or what you would recommend this plugin(s) more for. Thank You.
Thank you. Very good tutorial, compression and compressors were little bitt mystical thing to me. Now I understand better way how to use those black boxes.
Wow, I love the new Videoconcept! I honestly was getting a bit bored by the Plugin reviews because I didnt like how they developed (I loved the early versions that had more explaining). So I'm super happy about the new Idea because I think you are very good at the explaining part and I like that you made a concept out of that. Thank you, and I wish you a lot of fun with your new content. Chris
This is extremely helpful in understanding a Fairchild. Thank you so much (I have Overloud's version but has a similar feature set, I've always reverted to pre sets because I just didn't understand it.).
Awesome content, actually lookin forward to it! On a sidenote, Acustica audio purple literally requires you to click the on the power button first and then flip the switch from out to in to engage eq.
I would like to know what are the usual cases for using the fairchild. Which instruments or which mixing techniques. And please continue with the UAD plugins!!! 🙏🏻
Thanks Wytse! - I've been hoping for more in depth plugin tutorials for years. I could happily watch an hour or more on the Alpha compressor or any of the Fab Filter plugins if you are going to do more of these. There seem to be many introductions to plugins - good and bad, but not much accurate advanced advice, so to me this is a diamond new resource. More of the same please! Great stuff.
The BEST explanation of the Fairchild that I’ve seen in my 40+ years in music (hardware or software). Please more of these.
He is just reading/referencing the manual...
@@thesoundresidence I read the manual several times, I never understood the plugin in a way I do it after watching his video. Its not about the Information, it's about how he presents and explains it and puts it in context. Thats the difference from a teacher to a manual. So you may be right, but also you are not. :)
It was solid much needed for me
Since I have been in recording since 1955, I may be able to add some history to this tutorial. First you must remember that stereo became available to the public in 1958. Prior to that, everything was mono. The Fairchild Compressor didn't come out until 1959. There was no such concept as "mid-side". The vertical and horizontal designations were for the cutting lathes that were now able to do stereo because record grooves could have both side to side plus up and down movement. This was new and revolutionary in those days. This model Fairchild was designed primarily to get great results for your cutting head while mastering to lacquer disks. It was not really designed to be part of the recording chain, but part of the mastering chain. If the youngsters at UA think there was mid-side considerations, they are woefully short on audio history. Engineers soon found they were useful in many parts of the chain, but the strength was in the cutting room.
I had no idea that the original purpose of this compressor was for cutting vinyl. However, it makes everything sound better. On a single track or a busses. In 1959 music was not being mixed the same as today. It was ahead of its time.
You are correct. It amazes me that the current trend in mixing today is recreate the problems of the past that we spent hundreds of hours to get rid of. We built the best actual reverb chamber I have ever heard and could change the high end decay by mopping the floor. Engineers today can't begin to know how lucky they are. And as good as that Fairchild was, (I preferred our LA3A and 1176s) my "island choice" today would be Fab Filter's MB compressor or their C2. @@franciscogomez5341
Holy moly 😅
You're absolutely correct. The 670 was revolutionary back then, especially if you compare it to some of the other popular compressor/limiters of the time, like Altec, for instance. The circuit itself is balanced throughout, not just at the inputs and outputs; it's way overbuilt/engineered. Fairchild was making rocket guidance systems last I checked, and that was in the 90's.
Very cool! Thanks for this info.
You made my day. I remember a couple of years ago I was trying to mix a drums bus smashing the room mics through a Fairchild, and I was using the Lat/Vert and I was trying to pump more the side with the Input knob. For days I had the problem that the R channel was louder and I never realized why, until I had to drop the project because I had to moved! Now I can return back and mix that project knowing exactly the problem in advance. Thank you
Been using this for years on almost every mix now and this made me realize I didn’t know how half the plug-in actually worked 😂 great tutorial!
Just picked up this plugin because I wanted an upgrade of a Fairchild comp from the Waves ver. Thank you for the content!
This is exactly the type of tutorials that are needed !
Amazing man thank you!
Wow! What a cool video series idea! Thank you!
Thanks!
Been a fan of your content for a while now but I have to say, as an avid UAD user this video is absolutely priceless. You’re the best man.
Do not refer to videos as "content" anymore. Thanks.
@@oinkooink literally is content by definition... not the kind your sister makes, but it is informational content.
@@Illiyinmusic You need to go back.
I wonder what music is that? It's beautiful
Really cool to see you stepping unto the teacher's shoes :) Very cool video, the only thing I'd change is perhaps making it a bit more beginner friendly by:
- Explaining what are the usual applications of the piece of equipment or VST you're about to teach about
- slowing the pace a bit
- running various music signals through the vst
Those are just suggestions, please don't take it as criticism. Thank you for all your work as a TH-camr, I'm a fan. Stay well!!!
Agree, my only criticism would be, show each function with best possible audio example. For example, using a bass/kick heavy track to explain about the sidechain filter and knee settings. It would help people get a better idea of what you mean.
I see what you mean, but I'd have to add that there is plenty of (too much?) material out there explaining the basics of compression. This is an advanced tutorial for people who want to get the best out of a specialist piece of kit. This is more about the nuances. People who don't yet know the basics won't understand or even have learned to hear the differences Wytse is demonstrating. People who have learned and used the basics in practice shouldn't have a problem in following this video and hearing the effect of the plugin as he goes through settings. I really enjoyed this video because it saved me from re-reading the manual and it's much easier to look over someone's shoulder.
That mid-side mode sounds great, will have to try that one.
Great video. I’ve always known that I was under using the Fairchild plugin, not properly knowing the full extent of how it works. You’ve cleared some fog!
LETS GET STARTTTEDDDD!
Thanks for this great Tutorial!
Do PLZ the UA LA 2A and the Difference between the 3 Versions.
Very nice video! What is that beautiful music?
Danke!
Thank you for explaining the time constant! I've always wondered wtf was going on with the attack and release settings.
Brilliant! More of these please Wytse!
I bought it yesterday in the last minute of the promo. Thanks for the tutorial. It comes in the perfect time.
Thank you, after following your videos for so long this is one of my favorite videos.
Excellent video! I had to study the manual for this plugin and I can’t think of a single thing you missed or mis-explained, down to input gain remaining L/R even in Lat-Vert mode. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
I like this series of videos... keep 'em coming.
Very good idea to demonstrate the behavior of the plugin and explain how to use it. It's really more interesting than doing a review.
Not designerS, but designer. The Estonian born Rein Narma designed the Fairchild limiter :)
this is really helpful. i guess the only thing that i would want is decision making when using in a mix
Thank you! I had noticed something odd about the lat vert, and it is bc I didn't know about the input knobs staying L/R. And I haven't ever used the balance knob. Def will be fun next time I use this, which is often
I just got this and I wouldn't have figured that out on my own for years to come.
Thank you so much, Wytse!
Fabulous. I really appreciated the detail you provided throughout. I like this format and your idea to provide a tutorial. Kudos. Cheers.
hey thanks a million, you've helped me use this with a much greater knowledge.
very good video... I watched specifically for the LAT/VERT info--knowing that the inputs are not part of the mid side is key...that's where I was having issues when trying to use the Lat/Vert settings...all makes sense now...
THIS IS INCREASING, PLEASE DO SO MANY MOREEEE
here to improve my understanding of every single plugin I can
Great demo.
I recently bought the UAD Fairchild limiters plug-in. It's certainly a unique way of doing limiting.
That looks like you're using a Lewitt tube mic. Sounds great.
Will you really be doing a whole series of these kind of overview? I have finally subscribed and would find that extremely useful. I'm bookmarking this one as the first.
Yes
Excellent…crystally clear overview and how to.
Thanks a lot for starting this series. It is needed
This is the best tutorial out there for this compressor/plugin type. I'm definitely excited to see more of this kind. Thank you.
Great explanation! Universal Audio should sponsor you for this.
One thing that would be interesting to add in those videos is describing the popular use cases those compressors are known for today. I have several of those UAD compressors and sometimes I wonder which one I should use and why. Most of the time I end up using an LA2A on everything except drums and an 1176 or Neve 33609 on drums.
look up the different types of compressors, vca, vari mu, fet, opto, pmw etc, you will better understand what to use in any given context
Awesome tutorial recently bought this from Uad, this is a much better tutorial than theirs explained everything to me very well. I'll probably be coming back to this for a while (saved) thanks. Looking forward to more like this, it is so useful, if like me you didn't understand the plugin controls and find you learn from videos better than sifting though a manual.
Thank you SO MUCH for all of these fantastic videos! You're quite honestly one of the only two engineers I listen to before picking up a new plug! (Dan W would be the other!) Please keep them coming sir!! We are all learning so much from your experience! I wish you had videos like these for ALL "pro level" plugs!!
This is by far my favouite compressor and I use it everywhere. On vocals I use this one exclusive.
Have just discovered your channel, loving your videos, please keep them coming!
Thank you so much for this video! I had just purchased my uadx fairchild for 39 bucks on a sale!!
I like this new format. I do not have this plugin, however my interest has been peaked.
FANTASTIC explainer ! Thank you! 👍
Thank you for all of your posts. I've been following for a long time. Keep up the good work, I appreciate your expertise!
Literally bought this plugin yesterday, amazing timing 🤣
Awesome, Wytse! Looking forward to more episodes of this series 👏
Yes, please!!!! More videos on how to use plugins any plug-in
This tutorial was very useful. Hope you do more of these.
Thank you very much for this kind of stuff!! This approach to detail really helps me a lot!
It would be awesome one video about Kirchoff with all the parameters and options 🙌🙌
So I guess I have never used this properly all these years. This is a really powerful plugin..thanks!!!
Please do as many UAD and Acustica Audio plugins as you want. Neither are intuitive due to their retro style interface.
thanks for a great video. I love UAD Fairchild, and these tips will make me go deeper into it!
Thank you for this style of content! I have been watching your channel for quite some years and I will say this is my fave video. I recently was able to get my hands on a real Stamchild and hope to apply some of your tips on the hardware version. You're awesome!
Please stop using the word "content". Thanks.
Thank you for the video! This is really helpful. Would like to see more of this.
excellent. just bought this great plugin through the plugin boutique sale like two days ago. let's GO!
Loved this Video! One of the best on how to use a Fairchild I have ever seen/heard. Some solid info I can try to put into practice in my mixes.
Great vid. What track/musician were you playing/testing through the compressor? Sounds beautiful!
Thank you so much for your video. I just do voiceovers, spoken narration. I received the 660 and 670 plug-ins with my Apollo interface and would like to use whichever is best for adding some velvety presence to my voice, and whatever goodness they can impart. I saw another video that suggested the 660 might be best for that application but haven't found a video with much info for my use-case.
Would you also recommend the 660? I've looked through the Vocal pre-sets but could really use some suggestions as to which settings would be best for voiceover use. Could you please recommend some starting settings for voiceover enhancement (and I can tweak from there). Thank you in advance for any help with this 🙏
Very useful to understand how this works, it's not easy for people who never used original. Overall for me one of the best tutorials. Thank you.
That was cool to watch, good idea! Hope te see more UA plugins in this series as well
Very nice tutorial!!! More of these, please
Thanks a lot!
Your tutorials are honesty great and very much appreciated.
really useful. thankyou
great video - Im always a bit wary of using a fairchild just because i'm not overly confident of what it's doing. This helps alot.
Mate, this is very helpful! Thanx a lot.
I would be happy to learn more about ShaperBox. This could be material for more than one episode...
Great tutorial & demo, thank you! IYO, is the Fairchild the one comp to rule them all?
The analog one definitely is! The plugins, I don't use them regularly, so I can't really say anything about those...
great idea for a series! please do stuff for the most used plugins, like fabfilter eq, compressors, etc
Will do
Thanks I don’t know much about the Fairchild but I just picked it up so this will be helpful
What a god Explanation about the fairchild Thank you so much for this very good Explanation !
Can you also do this for the UA Studer A800 Plugin? 😮
This is fantastic! I love the Fairchild Plugin but it isn't entirely intuitive/easy to use.
I enjoyed this very much... These plugins have a lot of variables.
Great call.
yes more of this please , maybe some tutorials about the plugins that are included as standard with a daw , these are often overlooked and there can be some real gems if you understand how to use them
Great video! Love the in-depth tutorials 🙌🏼
Hi Wytse. Very good video, different than others. I also would like to see more of your quick-tips recommendation, when or what you would recommend this plugin(s) more for. Thank You.
This is really helpful. Thank you so much!
Fijne uitleg!
THX 🙏 looking forward for this series🤙
This was amazing! Please just do a whole series on UA plugins aha
this is so helpful, would love more videos like this especially for analog obsession plugins!
Thank you. Very good tutorial, compression and compressors were little bitt mystical thing to me. Now I understand better way how to use those black boxes.
Wow, I love the new Videoconcept! I honestly was getting a bit bored by the Plugin reviews because I didnt like how they developed (I loved the early versions that had more explaining). So I'm super happy about the new Idea because I think you are very good at the explaining part and I like that you made a concept out of that. Thank you, and I wish you a lot of fun with your new content.
Chris
Great tutorial! The way tutorials should be done! Thanks.
Amazing! We need more of these tutorials please
This is extremely helpful in understanding a Fairchild. Thank you so much (I have Overloud's version but has a similar feature set, I've always reverted to pre sets because I just didn't understand it.).
Thank you for the empirical data on the time constant setting as it correlates to attack and release times-Very Cool dude!
it's also in the manual
Awesome content, actually lookin forward to it!
On a sidenote, Acustica audio purple literally requires you to click the on the power button first and then flip the switch from out to in to engage eq.
AA's Fairchild emu is Ultramarine, and it's a beast. But do not forget to engage the preamp...like I did in the beginning LOL.
I can see this being a super useful series!
Yesssss more of this plis! Thanks a lot, excellent tutorial!
I love this new Series! Thank you!
Jou held, ek het letterlik hierdie oukie twee dae gelede gekoop! Dankie boetie! 👊
Great vid! Why not diving into the Weiss collection?!
This is outstanding. Well done my friend. 👍🏼
I would like to know what are the usual cases for using the fairchild. Which instruments or which mixing techniques.
And please continue with the UAD plugins!!! 🙏🏻
Thanks Wytse! - I've been hoping for more in depth plugin tutorials for years. I could happily watch an hour or more on the Alpha compressor or any of the Fab Filter plugins if you are going to do more of these. There seem to be many introductions to plugins - good and bad, but not much accurate advanced advice, so to me this is a diamond new resource. More of the same please! Great stuff.
Awesome, well explained. Even if I knew the plugin already I learned a few more things thanks to you. Looking forward for your next videos.