OMGGG!!! I had asked Michael to make a video on types of compressors, few weeks ago. I am very happy to see that he actually heard our pleads and made a video on it. Truly the best music production teacher who listens to his student's queries and solves them! Keep up the gud work!!!
Understanding something, and being able to teach that very thing to others, are two very different skills. Mike here possesses both of them. Thank you for educating us!
@Karina Lopez In the case that English isn't their first language, I will say that I always appreciate corrections in languages that I don't natively speak. Can't learn otherwise.
I’m not a native speaker, it’s not even my second language, and I *never* mixed up you’re/your until a some years ago, when noticed people are making this mistake online. Very strange. I usually reread before I post, but I’m still surprised the few times it will happen. It makes more sense to make these kinds of mistakes in your own language. We have them in Swedish too.
Many years ago, I made a little tip for myself. Which type of compressors you need for every instrument. Cheers LA-2A (Optical) - Vocals - Guitars LA-3A (Optical) - Vocals -Guitars, distorted guitars 1176 (FET) - For Bite & Punch - Drums - Bass - Guitars DBX 160 (VCA) - Drums - Bass Fairchild 670 (Tube Comp) - Drum Bus SSL G Bus (VCA Mix Glue Comp) - Master (Glue) - Drum Bus API 2500 Bus (VCA Mix Glue Comp) - Master (Glue) - Drum Bus
I have always been confused about different types of compression throughout making music, but here it is cleared up! Thanks, Michael, you really taught me something important here!
Compression and the different types of compressors is some of the most recent knowledge I gained, feel like it's not talked about as much in certain communities
I agree - it's often overlooked. I feel like it's more blatantly obvious when working with hardware, but since most of us are mixing/mastering in the box these days, that knowledge isn't often discussed or shared!
fr, i attended engineering school and this wasn't really touched on, we really didn't discuss the actual components of hardware much at all, in favor of plugins obv. Ironic considering that's really the entire plugin game in mimicking these nuances. if i wanted a crystal clear comp i could use fabfilter all day, yet i find myself obsessed with what makes character
I am a person who didn't understand how the compressor really works and sounds like, but after I watched this video, now I get that😂😂😂 So appreciate!!! You are the BEST!!!
Gregs video is great for beginners to become familiar with compression, but Michaels video is such a godsend for someone who understands compression in general, but is looking to expand the options their tonal palate. I would say that both of these videos are the best I've seen on YT thus far, thanks Michael! Love this channel.
i'm blessed to actually fully grasp the concept of compression, but this video totally refines it for me. knowing what type of compressor to use on certain instruments and busses and whatnot makes a HUGE difference. thanks!
I learned so much about mixing and mastering, so how about the idea of doing a complete masterclass video/stream, where you explain your work on a specific song and give feedback on questions, that pop up in your audience? You are serving an overwhelming job, even in these times.
Upvote! This is a great idea. A complete MasterClass would be very valuable. Even moderately priced at something like a $100.00 for the full MasterClass session would be very fair! Love it!
Excellent tutorial. I don't know if my ears are getting better at hearing compression or thge examples shown were chosen specifically, but , either way, this was a really helpful, comprehensive guide to help to find the correct compressor for each specific situation. Thanks so much.
I thought that was most helpful, I always thought a compressor was all the same, I am now going through my collection, just found out the Royal compressor is a tube, I enjoyed that and be reading up on my collection. Great Video.
Modern producers NEED to hear this. They just use stock digital eq and compressors and their mixes suffer as a result. These types of compression can open up your pallete so much
when you say modern, you mean noob, newbie, beginners. all current actual mixers and producers know this already. this info is everywhere. anybody who hears this for the first time is 5 years away from mixing professionally, and a beginner.
2 hours of these videos covers about as much as i learned in over a year working in a studio... Maybe a bit too good at mixing the narration though, it's so intimate it makes my brain itch.
Just when I have made a premix of my song and ready to mix, you dropped this video! Timing could not have been any better! Thank you so much for your hard work! 💙
I listened to about 5 minutes of one of your other videos and subscribed on the spot. Very well explained, you have a great ear and I look forward to sharing your videos with my undergrads.
Incredibly informative video. Compression is already a dense topic to understand and understand the process for different types of compressor is just another layer. Thank you for clarifying each type in easy to understand vocabulary.
Thank you so very much! Your videos have helped so much.! There are 2 kinds of beginner mixers. Those who struggle to understand compression and liars. For me it has been the hardest part.
Great video. Bit surprised that you didn't mention the knee of vari-mu compressors. That's their appeal.... for signals just hitting the threshold, the ratio will be gentle. But as you drive the input harder (and further past the threshold) the ratio increases.
Thanks for a fantastic presentation, I took notes the whole time. Not expecting a response from the creator, but I'm curious what he or anyone experienced with hardware thinks of plugin alliance's various modelled vsts.
I’ll let others chime in here too but I would say I haven’t heard any digital recreation which truly has the same experience as analogue. However, the plugin alliance stuff is usually as good as the rest of it. I find they often have lots of very similar plugins (like waves) so it can be hard to choose what to settle for.
Jesus this videos teaches me WVERYTHING I’ve been looking for. NO OTHER SOURCES have taught me this and I been trying to learn this stuff for so long. Fucking hell you just destroyed Reddit and everyone with these perfect explanations. I finally have some clear direction.
Best teacher ever, I just wish I had your voice and style of talking and teaching a great gentle teacher I have ever made because of you, lifestyledidit and jaycactus I will one day make money with my beats♥️
Excellent video as ever, so informative. My question is where do the digital/visual compressors (Ozone, FabFilter, std DAW compressors) fit in with the above. Do these software compressors give a greater range of settings, and therefore uses ? how much romance is there in the old Analog hardware ?
Hey Michael , if you can make a video on how to glue 808s and kicks together it would be amazing. I struggle with the heavy low end instruments and so do many other budding producers. This channel has been particularly helpful in my growth. I hope you reach great heights brother. ❤️
Great explanation. I didn’t even realize there was so much difference between these. I sort of use all different modeled compression as glue in send subgroups and compress tracks using something like izotope or a daw compressor.
I'm happy to to see ur tutorials before 100 view 😃 Michael u are great teacher in the world 👍my studio,production is upgrading on ur advises thanks brother 😊❤
Hi, thanks for the video and the tips that you are giving! But I have to say something about the VCA compressors. The NEVE 33609 isn’t one, it is part of the 5 th type of compressors called “diode bridge”. It’s a another technology used then the VCA, FET, Tube and Optical;) Have a great day
I checked the manual and yes it does feature a diode bridge. Unfortunately almost all the top resources online stated the 33609 was a popular VCA compressor and as I had never used it I assumed they were correct. My apologies! Even Wikipedia stated that it’s VCA.
And just to add a little more…every website I have checked in the UK to try and purchase one says it is a VCA…I’ll try to blur or edit my video and description to avoid any more mis information
@@inthemix Which website in the UK said that the neve 33609 is a VCA ? If you could send me the links it would be great! No problem, it happens to everyone to make mistakes. The best thing to do to be sure of the technology used in the compressors, equaliseurs etc... Is to check in the manual of the company or to send them a mail;)
![How Do I Pick The Right Compressor? [FET, VCA, Opto, Vari-Mu]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/P7KHWZgbE9I/mqdefault.jpg)
This dude never misses, It's like he literally hears all your worries and makes a detailed video of it 🌟
I hope you reach 1 million very fast and beyond
Agreed...👍👍👍
Did I just get pinned :DDD
So true! I have was just ready to mix a song and he dropped this!
Its spooky.
So I’m not supposed to use fruity compressor exclusively?
Hey now let's not go overboard here
OMGGG!!! I had asked Michael to make a video on types of compressors, few weeks ago. I am very happy to see that he actually heard our pleads and made a video on it. Truly the best music production teacher who listens to his student's queries and solves them! Keep up the gud work!!!
Dude, please put a de esser on your voice
Understanding something, and being able to teach that very thing to others, are two very different skills. Mike here possesses both of them. Thank you for educating us!
You're channel is seriously a golden treasure of knowledge
your* 😁
@Karina Lopez ...doesn't matter...you're the type that would rather people ignore when you're wrong instead of correcting yourself...sad...
@Karina Lopez In the case that English isn't their first language, I will say that I always appreciate corrections in languages that I don't natively speak. Can't learn otherwise.
@@Karlush I knew there will be someone in the replies correcting this 😂
I’m not a native speaker, it’s not even my second language, and I *never* mixed up you’re/your until a some years ago, when noticed people are making this mistake online. Very strange. I usually reread before I post, but I’m still surprised the few times it will happen. It makes more sense to make these kinds of mistakes in your own language. We have them in Swedish too.
“Are you using the wrong compressor?”
Yes. Yes I am
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“Are you using the wrong compressor?”
No, I'm not. I just use the wrong brain x(((
What a king.
The wrong compressor, the wrong way. 😩
yo this made me laugh, right there with ya LOL
The details in your tutorials tells how much you actually care for the quality of knowledge you seek to provide for your audiences. Big RESPECT!!!!!!!
Many years ago, I made a little tip for myself. Which type of compressors you need for every instrument. Cheers
LA-2A (Optical)
- Vocals
- Guitars
LA-3A (Optical)
- Vocals
-Guitars, distorted guitars
1176 (FET) - For Bite & Punch
- Drums
- Bass
- Guitars
DBX 160 (VCA)
- Drums
- Bass
Fairchild 670 (Tube Comp)
- Drum Bus
SSL G Bus (VCA Mix Glue Comp)
- Master (Glue)
- Drum Bus
API 2500 Bus (VCA Mix Glue Comp)
- Master (Glue)
- Drum Bus
I have always been confused about different types of compression throughout making music, but here it is cleared up! Thanks, Michael, you really taught me something important here!
compression: hard to learn, hard to master haha
@@benkestokmusic Haha yes I agree
Compression and the different types of compressors is some of the most recent knowledge I gained, feel like it's not talked about as much in certain communities
I agree - it's often overlooked. I feel like it's more blatantly obvious when working with hardware, but since most of us are mixing/mastering in the box these days, that knowledge isn't often discussed or shared!
fr, i attended engineering school and this wasn't really touched on, we really didn't discuss the actual components of hardware much at all, in favor of plugins obv. Ironic considering that's really the entire plugin game in mimicking these nuances. if i wanted a crystal clear comp i could use fabfilter all day, yet i find myself obsessed with what makes character
I am a person who didn't understand how the compressor really works and sounds like, but after I watched this video, now I get that😂😂😂 So appreciate!!! You are the BEST!!!
You are by far my favourite go-to for mixing & mastering tips. No gimmicks at all, just what you need to know, very well presented. Thank you 👏
Actually, the clarity of presentation is excellent. No fill, no waffle, clear explanations and rapid movement without repetition.
The House of Kush has a killer video about "how to hear compression" and showing how to critically hear the effects of the compressor's settings.
best video on compressors I´ve ever seen
Gregs video is great for beginners to become familiar with compression, but Michaels video is such a godsend for someone who understands compression in general, but is looking to expand the options their tonal palate.
I would say that both of these videos are the best I've seen on YT thus far, thanks Michael! Love this channel.
greg and michael are the goats
@@metallicafan3124 no, they’re human
That must be the video with a compressor designer geeking out on drum compression in thumbnail.. o,o
I've always appreciated how he never overhypes himself for TH-cam, so you really get drawn into the content he is teaching somehow.
Thank you for level matching on all these comparisons. Makes it so clear what effect is being achieved.
i'm blessed to actually fully grasp the concept of compression, but this video totally refines it for me. knowing what type of compressor to use on certain instruments and busses and whatnot makes a HUGE difference. thanks!
I learned so much about mixing and mastering, so how about the idea of doing a complete masterclass video/stream, where you explain your work on a specific song and give feedback on questions, that pop up in your audience?
You are serving an overwhelming job, even in these times.
Upvote! This is a great idea. A complete MasterClass would be very valuable. Even moderately priced at something like a $100.00 for the full MasterClass session would be very fair! Love it!
the way you communicate knowledge across is at a professor level - well done
I can say with all confidence that Mike is the best audio engineering tutor I've see online
You videos are always so neat and informative and 'transparent', quiet and free from all those background music. Soothing.
Best video to date by any audio engineer on compression. Straight to the point without any fairy dust. Instant subscriber
For some reason the bottom of the screen is censored for most of the opto compressor chapter.
Thank you for this, I have watched many compression videos and NONE talked about how each type works
Funny how this pops up right as I start pondering wtf is compression and how do I use it lmaoo, this channel never fails me
I am currently attending an Electronic Music Production course and this channel is a great source of knowledge. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial. I don't know if my ears are getting better at hearing compression or thge examples shown were chosen specifically, but , either way, this was a really helpful, comprehensive guide to help to find the correct compressor for each specific situation. Thanks so much.
I thought that was most helpful, I always thought a compressor was all the same, I am now going through my collection, just found out the Royal compressor is a tube, I enjoyed that and be reading up on my collection. Great Video.
Modern producers NEED to hear this. They just use stock digital eq and compressors and their mixes suffer as a result. These types of compression can open up your pallete so much
Yea probably because they don't have the money for expensive plugins.
@@Cont0rt I'm talking about free plugins here. Klanghelm, Analog Obsession, TDR, ADHD, all these brands make fantastic free analog-style compressors.
when you say modern, you mean noob, newbie, beginners. all current actual mixers and producers know this already. this info is everywhere. anybody who hears this for the first time is 5 years away from mixing professionally, and a beginner.
Most useful video I've watched on TH-cam about compression. You never disappoint us. Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮
bro fr jus has the best tutorials for everything there is to know in an in depth and useful way
a new in the mix upload means an immediate like!
Hands down, one of the best explanations of the different types of compression. Subscribed.
Thank you. I'm trying to figure out how to mimic the sound of telephone hold music, and I think this will help a lot!
When ever you watch his channel takes notes
Micheal am looking forward to meeting you when I start touring.
Thank you 🙏
this video deserves millions of views. too detailed and cleared. great vid.
Excellent michael! Great refresher
It's been 4 years now I watching your every single video I hope you keep doing this 😊
Thank you so much Michael! Now I'll know which type of compressor to use every time I need to compress something 😊😊
2 hours of these videos covers about as much as i learned in over a year working in a studio...
Maybe a bit too good at mixing the narration though, it's so intimate it makes my brain itch.
Just when I have made a premix of my song and ready to mix, you dropped this video! Timing could not have been any better! Thank you so much for your hard work! 💙
I listened to about 5 minutes of one of your other videos and subscribed on the spot. Very well explained, you have a great ear and I look forward to sharing your videos with my undergrads.
Thank you so much!
High class tutorial with accurate and detailed examples. Probably one of the best audio related channel on TH-cam!
Best and simplest explanation on that topic I've ever come across, thanks muchly.
Thanks - this info and your how to hear compression video made me a subscriber.
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I love what you're doing to that guitar with the FET. Just cleared things for me. Thank you!
Thanks, Mike how kind of you to share to the world with your working hard.
WELL ITS WELL EXPLAINED CANT SAY I DIDN'T LEARN SOMETHING AND TO THINK I ALMOST SKIP PAST THIS. WELL DONE
This video is extremely well done and useful for hobbyists just getting started with mixing and mastering.
Incredibly informative video. Compression is already a dense topic to understand and understand the process for different types of compressor is just another layer. Thank you for clarifying each type in easy to understand vocabulary.
Thank you so very much! Your videos have helped so much.! There are 2 kinds of beginner mixers. Those who struggle to understand compression and liars. For me it has been the hardest part.
Great video. Bit surprised that you didn't mention the knee of vari-mu compressors. That's their appeal.... for signals just hitting the threshold, the ratio will be gentle. But as you drive the input harder (and further past the threshold) the ratio increases.
Thanks for the vid brother. I got a few golden nuggets out of this and applied immediately for better results
Thanks for a fantastic presentation, I took notes the whole time.
Not expecting a response from the creator, but I'm curious what he or anyone experienced with hardware thinks of plugin alliance's various modelled vsts.
I’ll let others chime in here too but I would say I haven’t heard any digital recreation which truly has the same experience as analogue. However, the plugin alliance stuff is usually as good as the rest of it. I find they often have lots of very similar plugins (like waves) so it can be hard to choose what to settle for.
this is the video I’ve been looking for and will help me IMMENSELY.
the quality just keeps getting better
Taught me almost everything I know. Excellent videos consistently. Genuine appreciation
Best channel on TH-cam to learn mixing and mastering.
I NEVER stop learning with you😎💪
Jesus this videos teaches me WVERYTHING I’ve been looking for. NO OTHER SOURCES have taught me this and I been trying to learn this stuff for so long. Fucking hell you just destroyed Reddit and everyone with these perfect explanations. I finally have some clear direction.
Best teacher ever, I just wish I had your voice and style of talking and teaching a great gentle teacher I have ever made because of you, lifestyledidit and jaycactus I will one day make money with my beats♥️
Excellent video as ever, so informative. My question is where do the digital/visual compressors (Ozone, FabFilter, std DAW compressors) fit in with the above. Do these software compressors give a greater range of settings, and therefore uses ? how much romance is there in the old Analog hardware ?
I think virtual compressors, or any other overpriced virtual gear you download, falls under the "phony" catagory.
Thank you so much for this! Now I finally heared the diference between each type of compressors
Mike, please make a video talking about the difference of how to use compression in the individual channels and on the master
Hey Michael , if you can make a video on how to glue 808s and kicks together it would be amazing. I struggle with the heavy low end instruments and so do many other budding producers. This channel has been particularly helpful in my growth. I hope you reach great heights brother. ❤️
that would need way more than compression. it's an easy recipe for demo tape mush if you just work with compressors to solve that issue,
Great explanation. I didn’t even realize there was so much difference between these. I sort of use all different modeled compression as glue in send subgroups and compress tracks using something like izotope or a daw compressor.
hello...I am from India....your video is very useful and knowledgeable for me...thank you for give us such beautiful contents
the way you explain stuff is amazing, honestly, when I need to make research on something, i go straight to your channel. keep it brother !!
Thank you for the wealth of data your channel contains and the means of which the information is relayed is suited to me. I appreciate you sir.
Are you telling me that, ive been hearing the outro as: bye finale, but you actually saying: bye for now. I refuse. Tons of years.
great sir
pls make videos on reverb masterclass
and how to program a song and how to choose right sound
You have one of the best youtube production channels. Wow i love this
great video!!!! also can be great to include the transparent ones (digital type) and special examples like upward comp or the omnipressor.
Very clear, simple but yet detailed enough. Thanks, bro!
Man you taught me production !!!!! , bruv . Thnx fr all these .
Just when I'm questioning my use of compressors. Thank you for your videos! ❤️
El Rey is really nice. I use it and Magic Death Eye a lot for that colorful, fat, yet transparent sound.
Your channel as well as you are the golden meterial. Thank you so much 🤍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely spot on demonstration of compression👌🏼
Can't thank you enough Michael. Your tutorials helped me so much, literally most of the stuff I've learnt is from this channel! ♥️
I needed a detailed description of a compressor thank you so much Sir
I was looking for TH-cam videos to explain that
Yes boss.. always on point when it comes to mixing and mastering.. #In the mix
This was so clear and concise, the conclusion really helped to nail down the key points. Very good info, thank you!
Finally, someone's teaching about this stuff!
I'm happy to to see ur tutorials before 100 view 😃 Michael u are great teacher in the world 👍my studio,production is upgrading on ur advises thanks brother 😊❤
CLA 76 and 3A crew checking in.
Superb mate. Lots of handy tips and tricks, even for those vaguely familiar with the different kinds. Thank you so much.
Beautiful video! I did prefure you more oganic style of video before 😇💜
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Such great stuff. I have been so confused how to use them until this day all becoz of this video🥰
you are really the best teacher . who know what is important ..
WoW... simply amazing 👏.
Much needed information. I rarely comment but this video deserve praise . 🙌
I asked for this
And you delivered
Thank you so much.....
Just what I needed after being on hiatus for a while.
You sir are a professor to us all. Thank you for the endless great information.
To all youtube university students who can't read
AMAZING!!!! Very clear, all to the point!!! Thank you very much man!
the best compressor types video on youtube!
Thanks Mike😇 I love this series 😊
I think I would have already given up on FL Studio if your videos didn't exist
THANK MAN... just want to say this bro you really look like some character in vamp movies
Masterclass taught by the master himself? Time to get comfortable
Hi, thanks for the video and the tips that you are giving! But I have to say something about the VCA compressors. The NEVE 33609 isn’t one, it is part of the 5 th type of compressors called “diode bridge”. It’s a another technology used then the VCA, FET, Tube and Optical;) Have a great day
I checked the manual and yes it does feature a diode bridge. Unfortunately almost all the top resources online stated the 33609 was a popular VCA compressor and as I had never used it I assumed they were correct. My apologies! Even Wikipedia stated that it’s VCA.
And just to add a little more…every website I have checked in the UK to try and purchase one says it is a VCA…I’ll try to blur or edit my video and description to avoid any more mis information
@@inthemix That's true, everywhere you look it's described as a VCA. I also thought it's a VCA. So Thanks @Jaap for clearing that.
@@inthemix Which website in the UK said that the neve 33609 is a VCA ? If you could send me the links it would be great! No problem, it happens to everyone to make mistakes. The best thing to do to be sure of the technology used in the compressors, equaliseurs etc... Is to check in the manual of the company or to send them a mail;)
@@audiospectra Then these website are a big joke. No problem, happy that I could help.