What you'll learn

Learn what audio compression is

Understand the basic parameters of a compressor

Comprehend when and why to use a compressor

Learn a practical way to adjust compressor settings

Be able to hear the differences in compressor settings

Learn extra tips and tricks to apply to mixing/mastering beyond just compression

Requirements

All you need is a very basic understanding of any digital audio workstation (DAW)

Description

Do you want to know what separates professional mixing/mastering engineers from amateurs? The answer is one of the most fundamental tools in audio engineering - compression!No matter what your current skill level is in audio engineering, you will be able to comprehend everything in this course and then apply it immediately. No need for expensive equipment/plugins, all you need is a very basic understanding of the DAW of your choice!Audio engineering is an extremely useful skill in the music industry, and the demand for it is only increasing with more musicians recording from the comfort of their own homes. Not only can you save tons of money by learning to mix and master your own music, you can also turn it into a very lucrative business by becoming a professional mixing/mastering engineer. You don't need to waste years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars going to audio school when you have the access to that information at your fingertips for a fraction of the cost/time!What you will learn in this courseWhat compression isWhy compression is so importantWhat the parameters on a compressor doWhen to use compressionHow to hear compressionHow to choose the correct compression settingsWhat different compressors sound likeWhat to apply compression toWhy you should trust Inswain10+ years of experience in the music industryOwner of The Asylum StudioMixed/Mastered 3,000+ songs across all genresMixing/Mastering credits with top 40 artistsMillions of streams across platformsInternational radio play

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 About This Course

Lecture 3 About the Instructor

Lecture 4 Preface

Section 2: Understanding the Concept of Compression

Lecture 5 What is the Point of Compression?

Lecture 6 What is Compression?

Lecture 7 What Requires Compression

Section 3: Compression Parameters

Lecture 8 Different Types of Compressors

Lecture 9 Threshold

Lecture 10 Ratio

Lecture 11 Attack

Lecture 12 Release

Lecture 13 Makeup

Section 4: How to Hear Compression

Lecture 14 How to Adjust Compressor Settings

Lecture 15 How to Hear Compression

Lecture 16 What Not Enough Comression Sounds Like

Lecture 17 What Too Much Compression Sounds Like

Section 5: What Different Compressors Sound Like and How to Use Them

Lecture 18 Applying Vocal Compression with 7 Different Compressors

Section 6: Extra Information

Lecture 19 Tip #1

Lecture 20 Tip #2

Lecture 21 Tip #3

Lecture 22 Outro

Beginner musicians/producers/songwriters/mix/mastering engineers who want to learn how to use compression in audio