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How to Use Compression in Studio One

Name: How to Use Compression in Studio One
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)

Learn how to use the Compressors in Studio One to improve your Music Productions

Created byGary Hiebner

Last updated 9/2023

English

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What you'll learn

Learn How to use Compression in Studio One
Learn the different types of Compressors
Learn how to compress different types of instruments
Learn how to mix with Compressors

Course content

6 sections • 24 lectures • 2h 36m total length

What is Compression and What We're Going to be Covering4:28
Learn how compression in Studio One shapes bass dynamics by using the stock compressor, adjusting ratio, threshold, attack, release, and makeup gain, and bouncing to a new track for comparison.
Going Over the Stock Compressors2:28
Discover studio one's stock compressors, from the standard and tri-comp to multi-band dynamics and limiter. Learn how to apply fat channel emulations and pedalboard options.
The Basic Compressor Parameters7:15
Explore the basic compressor in Studio One, and learn how ratio, threshold, attack, release, knee, and sidechain shape gain reduction, with input gain, makeup gain, and global mix.
The Threshold and Ratio Relationship5:32
Explore how the threshold and ratio shape compression on a drum loop, from 2:1 to 9:1, to hear soft dynamics versus crushed sound and guide your mix.
Using the Envelope Attack and Release Times7:55
Learn to use the envelope attack and release times to control compression in Studio One, preserving transients and punch while adjusting ratio, threshold, and makeup gain.
ASSIGNMENT 1: Using a Compressor
Compression on Vocals4:54
Learn to use compression on vocals to tame dynamics with a 4:1 ratio, threshold around -30 dB, 8-9 dB makeup gain, and fast attack with mid release.
Compression on Guitars and Bass11:15
Apply compression to bass, acoustic, and electric guitars to control dynamics and soften transients, adding punch with ratio, threshold, attack, release, gain reduction, and makeup gain.

Compression Before and After Time Based Effects6:09
Learn how compressor placement before or after chorus, delay, and reverb changes track dynamics in Studio One. Move the compressor through the signal chain to hear peaks and mix balance.
Compression Before and After EQ5:17
Explore compressor placement before or after the EQ and its effect on the signal chain. See bass and drums to illustrate low-end impact, tonal shaping, and corrective EQ decisions.
ASSIGNMENT 2: Using a Compressor with EQ

What is the TriComp and How to Use it9:06
Explore the tri comp in Studio One, a three-band compressor with low, mid, and high bands, automatic threshold and ratio, crossovers, saturation, and a dry/wet mix for stereo drums.
ASSIGNMENT 3: Testing out the TriComp
Single Channel vs Bus Channel vs Master Bus5:56
Discover three ways to use compressors on a single track, a drum bus, and the master bus to gel the mix with ratio, threshold, attack, release, and make-up gain.
What is the FAT Channel?6:14
Explore the Fat Channel as a channel strip with gate, compressor, equalizer, and limiter, including tube and fet compressor models, sidechain options, and fast attack behavior.
The FET Comp used on Single Tracks6:17
Explore the fat channel's FET compressor on single tracks to emphasize transients and add punch to drums, bass, and acoustic guitar.
The FET Comp on a Bus2:17
Apply the fat comp on a bus to glue drum tracks, using a 4:1 ratio and adjust input and output, attack and release to achieve subtle gain reduction and character.
The FET Comp 1176 ALL Buttons-In Trick12:08
Discover how the all buttons in mode on the 1176 fet compressor creates a pulsing, saturated drum sound with fast attack and release, using overheads and remarks.
Using the TubeComp9:56
Explore studio one's tube comp, an opto compressor modeled after the teletronix la-2a, for natural compression. Use peak reduction and makeup gain on drums, bass, and guitars.

What is Parallel Compression?5:55
Discover parallel compression by blending a dry drum signal with a heavily compressed version to gain energy while preserving dynamics in Studio One.
Sidechain Compression with EQ Filter9:13
Explore sidechain compression using filters and EQ to target specific frequency ranges, focus on kick and snare dynamics, and learn external versus internal sidechains with fat channel and tube compressor.
Sidechain Compression with an External Sidechain Source7:34
Discover how to use an external sidechain source in Studio One to duck tracks—fix mix balance with a kick and create a pumping effect on pads.

Introduction to Multiband Compression7:29
Learn multiband compression in Studio One using a five-band dynamics processor to apply compression across low, low mid, mid, high mid, high bands with crossovers, thresholds, attack, and release.
Using Multiband Compression on Buses and the Master10:37
Learn how to apply multi-band compression on a drum bus and the master bus, focusing on three bands to tighten kick and snare, control highs, and even out overall dynamics.
Using a Limiter7:21
Master the limiter, a high-ratio compressor, on your main output to increase perceived loudness without clipping by tuning input gain, ceiling, and threshold.

Requirements

Studio One Artist or Professional Software, or Presonus Sphere
A basic knowledge on how a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) works
A basic knowledge on how musical instruments work
A basic knowledge on audio effects

Description

Do you know how Compressors work?

I gotta admit that it took me a long while to realise how compressors work in music production and how they can really transform your mixes and make them more punchy, and alive.

Not only do they help control the dynamics in a mix. But they can also color the mix in a pleasing way and take your mixes to the next level.

In this course I will go through how compressors work. And more importantly how the stock compressors work in Studio One. As it comes will a big collection of compressors. And once you learn how each one works, you will know how to apply them in your mix. And this will help you take your songs and productions to the next level!

Definitely don't underestimate the power of the stock compressors in Studio One. They can pack a mean punch!

So, if sounds like something interesting that you want to learn, then this is the perfect course for you!

Learn EVERYTHING you can know in Studio One and its Compressors!

This course will take you step-by-step on how to add, use and edit the compressors. They will be applied to different types of tracks, bus channels and master buses.

With easy-to-follow tutorials and a real-world example to follow, you'll enjoy learning while taking action.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

What Compression is and What it Does
What Compressor Plugins are included in Studio One
Using Single-Band and Multiband Compressors
Using Different Types of Compression on Different Types of Tracks
Using the FAT Channel and its Analog-Emulated Compressors
Sidechain Compression Techniques
Parallel Compression
Adding Color to your Mixes with Compression
What are Limiters and How to use them

WHY USE STUDIO ONE?

Studio One is a packed with a ton of tools and features to use when working to video. And its ease of use and drag and drop functionality really make it easy to work to video.

WHY LEARN FROM US?

This course will go through the steps on how to get up and running in Studio One and its bundled compressors, plus show you all the features and functions you can do with them.

My goal with the course is to give you the tools and tricks that you need within Studio One to use the application efficiently.

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN THE COURSE!

Cheers,

Gary Hiebner

Who this course is for:

Music Producers and Songwriters who are wanting to use Studio One Compressors in their productions
Studio One users who want to see what is possible with the stock Compressors
Studio one users who want to improve their music productions with compression in their mixes

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Course content

Introduction7 lectures • 44min

Compressors and the Signal Chain2 lectures • 11min

The Different Compressors7 lectures • 52min

Parallel And Sidechain Compression3 lectures • 23min

Multiband Compression and Limiters3 lectures • 25min

Conclusion2 lectures • 1min

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