How To Use A Compressor | Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release & More

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  • @jeltohn4722
    @jeltohn4722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I understand ratio and threshold.
    Kyle, you are hands down among the best teachers on youtube. You make well structured videos that are easy to understand and cover nothing more or less than what should be covered. We can't praise the quality of your teaching enough!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow! Thanks, Jeltohn!

    • @ferraris26
      @ferraris26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will second that. It's not just an info dump, instead, you take the time to explain and then demonstrate what everything sounds like. Which in turn means more clarity and understanding, and less to straight up memorize

    • @sebastiansahlman4754
      @sebastiansahlman4754 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Great video, very clear. Thank you

    • @nikakublashvili1817
      @nikakublashvili1817 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he is the best!!!

  • @dv5150
    @dv5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    The only video about compression that I found easy to understand, many thanks!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Dávid! Glad it’s helpful!

    • @SainttGee444
      @SainttGee444 ปีที่แล้ว

      On god, I didn’t even get it when my professor explained it!!!

  • @UncleBenjs
    @UncleBenjs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    The attack is actually how long the compressor takes to achieve the full ratio of compression, not exactly 'how quickly it will act'. It will act the moment the program material passes the threshold. It's important to view this in the right way for shaping the dynamics on a nuanced level, and when using a compressor as a kind of 'timed eq' etc

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Well said, Benj. I struggled to find the wording prior to explaining “gain reduction”. My plan is to create a more in-depth video on attack and release. I will borrow your wording if that’s alright, so as to prevent ambiguity and confusion. Thanks!

    • @UncleBenjs
      @UncleBenjs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@AudioUniversity Sure! Np glad to help, you seem to have some good videos!

  • @TheSlowPianist
    @TheSlowPianist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Two things that make you stand out:
    1. How clearly and simply you communicate.
    2. The fact you got right to the point of the video rather than giving a 90-second-long introduction.
    Thank you.

  • @jessecampbell4580
    @jessecampbell4580 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wateched a bunch of Compression videos and this one is by far the most thorough and easiest to understand. Good job 👏

  • @retskni
    @retskni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thanks, Kyle! As per your request: yes, I understand ratio and threshold.
    Wish to commend you on how well you take us learners through the specific parameters of compression. You anticipate (and appreciate) the issues folk encounter using this tool.
    Your vids are concise and on point without unnecessary verbiage. Highly recommendable!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Mr James! I appreciate you taking the time to write this very nice comment.

  • @clicks59
    @clicks59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best explanation yet. Thank you.

  • @dwashbur
    @dwashbur 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU! Suddenly all those parameters make sense. Best video on the subject that I've seen.

  • @NonnyStrikes
    @NonnyStrikes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's incredible how much more valuable these videos become after you've spent time with live sound.
    Truly, thank you again.

  • @HarrisonBorbarrison
    @HarrisonBorbarrison 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you

  • @yungprophetmusic
    @yungprophetmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and Michael from in the Mix, are both one of the greatest teachers for this out there

  • @DorGreen1
    @DorGreen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's some high quality teaching man. Never stop!

  • @LightAsylumOfficial
    @LightAsylumOfficial หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally, someone made this simple to grasp. Now I understand threshold and ratio. Thank you!

  • @ValentinMalanetski
    @ValentinMalanetski ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will use this video to send as a reference for people who don’t know it yet! As always, perfectly clear explanations. Thank you!

  • @unexempt
    @unexempt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Easily one of the best channels on TH-cam. Keep up the great work guys, you are teaching and inspiring the musicians of the future!

  • @pbernimusic8219
    @pbernimusic8219 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro, you explained it soooooo perfectly. Thx🎉

  • @szithaanu9934
    @szithaanu9934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easily one of the best explanations of compression I've come across.

  • @jrunt7436
    @jrunt7436 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very well articulated, this really clarified clearly how compression works. I now understand treshold and ratio, attack, wet and dry signal, and so much more. Thank you!

  • @Critical_Path
    @Critical_Path 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    straightforward and concise. Thanks for this

  • @purplehazeto
    @purplehazeto 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Honestly, looked up tons of audio compression related stuff onlione before.. this video is probably the easiest so far for me to kind of grasp. thank you man.

  • @samsschool3639
    @samsschool3639 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video very clear, I would add to your pedagogy arsenal something about how not to do stuff, or what it would sound if you did too much of it

  • @donaldblair1982
    @donaldblair1982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job, I now understand ratio and threshold .

  • @eojeda1375
    @eojeda1375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great !!! I understand ratio and threshold !!!! Thanks a LOT !!!

  • @nikjello
    @nikjello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand ratio and threshold -- best video explaining this I've seen

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Nikolas! I’m glad you liked it!

  • @mkemusic4826
    @mkemusic4826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen many videos on compression, but this one is the best by far.

  • @newagedawn
    @newagedawn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ya, i understand compression and your vid explains it very well !!!, thanks for not making an hr long vid for 7 min worth of material,......its a win!!!!!!!! please keep em short

  • @Brpwndood
    @Brpwndood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand ratio and compression. Actually the best teaching vid ive seen on this

  • @exhaustnotemusic5835
    @exhaustnotemusic5835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whenever I need to revise my stuff or learn new stuff, your channel is the first one that I turn to... Love from India

  • @taywilcox1374
    @taywilcox1374 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This really helps me. I just started school for audio engineering. Thank you!

  • @oldhom5038
    @oldhom5038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Compression is one of those things i know work but not how. You just turned years of knob turning into knowledge. Thank you

  • @RichardBessant
    @RichardBessant หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand ratio and threshold. A wondefully clear explanation - thank you!

  • @citizenworld8094
    @citizenworld8094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video man. You are a natural teacher.

  • @BassCK
    @BassCK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand ratio and threshold. Thank you for the information.

  • @garygohmusic
    @garygohmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great resource, never knew what "Hold" does until today!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help, Gary! Thanks for watching!

  • @TylerRossDrums
    @TylerRossDrums ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand Ratio and Threshold. Thanks!

  • @teashea1
    @teashea1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very well done - articulate and organized

  • @Alfernav
    @Alfernav ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is Gold. And the visualisation of this plug-in is amazing… now I want it!

  • @O2SRK
    @O2SRK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! Its one of the simplest explanations !

  • @jordanlear7390
    @jordanlear7390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You're so good at this, you could literally teach audio production to 2nd graders and they would understand. Fantastic job

  • @crazygooner3398
    @crazygooner3398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation! Easy to follow and understand.

  • @alexshevchenko7568
    @alexshevchenko7568 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the best explanation and visualisation of how the compression works! Thanks, man!

  • @xyzct
    @xyzct ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. Most videos that cover compression grope around the setting arbitrarily.

  • @lesleyscloud97
    @lesleyscloud97 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i understand ration and threshold. as the volunteer and fixed sound engineer for my parents small church, this has helped me be better and understand sound and mixers.

  • @greenpea9412
    @greenpea9412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand ratio and thresh hold but now have a visual that ties it all together. These video's are fantastic.

  • @ElemiahzFriend
    @ElemiahzFriend ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I understand ratio and threshold!
    ...FINALLY!! 🕊

  • @TheDoomerBlox
    @TheDoomerBlox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah, a nice concise breakdown of What Compressor Do, very nice.

  • @pimcramer2569
    @pimcramer2569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow.... Such a simple explanation. No word too much. I've read about 20 websites and vids... And never had the feeling I understood fully until now

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very glad to help, Pim! Thanks for watching!

  • @MustoMugen
    @MustoMugen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I finally found a source that is really truly helpful. Can't explain how grateful I am. And I understand ratio and treshold :)

  • @AevnsGrandpa
    @AevnsGrandpa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand ratio and threshold. Doing a good job!!

  • @blesyn
    @blesyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best video on compression I’ve watched. Thanks

  • @mudrahel.philosophovich
    @mudrahel.philosophovich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best YT channel in audio theme! Thanks!

  • @cesar_m.p.
    @cesar_m.p. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well..... about ratios..... you've got 25% "like" rate!! wow.. amazing.... you deserve it... this is very likely the clearest and most consistent explanation on the internet!! Thank you!!

  • @pulankaoutdoordesign
    @pulankaoutdoordesign 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As always....a fine and clear instruction.
    Its nice to see you take the time to explain things. Makes it easy to watch.
    Thanks.

  • @stevegrise1571
    @stevegrise1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW ! This is the best video about compression. Concise, very visual, clear and complete.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching, Steve!

  • @ryanjones7392
    @ryanjones7392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best compressor explanation I've seen yet, thank you so much!

  • @afterift
    @afterift 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for this clear explanation of compression. I've been trying to learn how to use compression for about 2 years now, and I feel like I'm just starting to understand how to use it properly. I struggle a lot to hear compression (unless it's exaggerated), and so the visuals of what's happening to my signal are a big help. I don't want to rely on the visuals too often though, or else I'm just mixing with my eyes. I'm sure I'll get better with hearing subtle compression over time, or at least I hope so!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You'll definitely get better with practice, Afterift. I think it's especially helpful to know what each setting does, set an intention of what you want to do with the compressor, and work toward that goal with the various settings. Knowing what you want to do with the compressor BEFORE compressing is very powerful. Good luck! Thanks for watching.

  • @HarmonicGray
    @HarmonicGray 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best explanation vid for this I've seen.

  • @Fretjoe
    @Fretjoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the BEST video explaining in clear terms how compression works, and what the terms mean, great job

  • @Primo_extracts
    @Primo_extracts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. I understand ratio and threshold.

  • @mondragon9282
    @mondragon9282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made compression really easy to understand. I'm glad I found this video!

  • @guy_incognito
    @guy_incognito 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The clearest explanation of compression and the various compression settings I have ever heard. Thank you!

  • @iluniev
    @iluniev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was kinda confuse on how compressor really works.. then this popup in my recommendations, which is greatt !! big thanks :D !

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great to hear, iluniev! Thanks.

  • @reconnections_
    @reconnections_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is third video i have seen about compression and first in which I found most of my tascam dp 32sd settings. Thanks!

  • @quentinguidas2123
    @quentinguidas2123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video helped understand the uses of a compressor!

  • @jpcuellar2597
    @jpcuellar2597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy crap, i actually understand ratio and threshold now.. Love your videos man!

  • @calmstormambience1875
    @calmstormambience1875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video 6 minutes instead of 45 minutes

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help, calm storm ambience! Thanks.

  • @joseluismendoza374
    @joseluismendoza374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate the video. I have been confused how to use a compressor for awhile now but the visuals and explanation really helped. Thanks!!

  • @marktuure6313
    @marktuure6313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand threshold and ratio.
    Dude awesome teaching

  • @nikolastamenkovic7069
    @nikolastamenkovic7069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect explanation!

  • @jhhu1701
    @jhhu1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Straight and clear, this video is really friendly to new learner.

  • @danamorrell7810
    @danamorrell7810 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand ratio & threshold. Thank you! You speak in a way that I can understand. The only thing I wanted more clarification on was what you meant by the compressor 'recovering' after the release time has elapsed.

  • @arshakmkhitaryan7039
    @arshakmkhitaryan7039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I understand ratio and threshold.
    Your videos are incredible! Thank you!

  • @Voidpiercer
    @Voidpiercer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a great video explaining the basic nuances of compression without any hubbub. Thanks!

  • @NaClO
    @NaClO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy shit I UNDERSTAND RATIO AND THRESHOLD!! thank you so much. Your lessons are so valuable to me i cannot stress how thankful i am for you!!

  • @Mia1Goth
    @Mia1Goth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude thank you, i am very new to compressors and needed a good explanation

  • @venkatsailor
    @venkatsailor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for invaluable guidance!

  • @DAPTIME
    @DAPTIME ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. The best I’ve seen thus far.

  • @KingChingCheung
    @KingChingCheung 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH ! You are good people!

  • @nunolance23
    @nunolance23 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for this. Having the visual representation helps a ton! I now understand ratio and threshold!

  • @MoreSmartter
    @MoreSmartter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video was so good. Easiest to understand explanation I’ve ever heard. 👏

  • @yashparikh4738
    @yashparikh4738 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand ratio and threshold! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @darkstar_destroyer377
    @darkstar_destroyer377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video and learned a lot! Wanted to share that, as a Speech-Language Pathologist, sound is my livelihood. Many people pronounce the word "decibel" as dess-uh-bull ... when in actuality, a decibel is literally one-tenth of a Bell, hence it's properly pronounced dess-uh-bell. Not ragging on you at all. It's a super common mispronunciation. Keep up the great work.

  • @Thunder_Davis
    @Thunder_Davis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I understand ratio and threshold. Really excellent stuff man, thank you.

  • @Willie_Wahzoo
    @Willie_Wahzoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should give tutorials to other creators on how to make content. I appreciate your no-nonsense, concise style. Thank you.

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you like the videos, Jeff! Thanks.

  • @samuelhausmann397
    @samuelhausmann397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple, efficient explanations

  • @nikakublashvili1817
    @nikakublashvili1817 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hands down
    you are the best online teacher i sweat to god!
    thank you so much for all knowledge that you gave to me!

  • @MyDeroscha
    @MyDeroscha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew this alerady, but you stil are doing a great job by explaining everything in a simple way so everyone can untderstand. Well done!

  • @jimwilliams6827
    @jimwilliams6827 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This gave a better idea of attack and release settings. Still not sure I have a handle on compression, but I keep learning. Thanks!

  • @G.A.M.A-
    @G.A.M.A- ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear concise explanation! Thank you!

  • @Alexander-n7v6n
    @Alexander-n7v6n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You helped me understand compressing a lot better. I also now understand the concept of threshold frequencies. Thanks alot

  • @paulski7307
    @paulski7307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So clear and concise, thank you!! 🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙🤖💙

  • @claybob7729
    @claybob7729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, always explained simply, but effectively

  • @alessandrosamueleslavu6987
    @alessandrosamueleslavu6987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the only video on youtube that actually helps me understand, great teacher man great teacher, I subscribed after just watchin one of your vids

  • @alreadyit
    @alreadyit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, especially for explaining that some compressors have a fixed threshold where you then drive the input signal into them!

  • @joelhenriques4754
    @joelhenriques4754 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best explanation I've ever seen. I really get it now! Thanks!!!

  • @inthe_flowers
    @inthe_flowers 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i understand ratio and threshold. very well explained! thank you

  • @toni2065
    @toni2065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So grateful I stumbled upon your channel! 😊

  • @laqrob101
    @laqrob101 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Youu sir ARE GOD SENT 🙏🏾 thank you!

  • @kargo3906
    @kargo3906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i usually don't comment anywhere but yup u made me. totally easy to pickup, amazing way of teaching. keep it up. u got a sub!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, kargo! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and subscribe!

    • @kargo3906
      @kargo3906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AudioUniversity you're welcome.

  • @cmenacez8748
    @cmenacez8748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Very clear way of explaining this and very helpful. Thanks!!

    • @AudioUniversity
      @AudioUniversity  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!