
Learn the fundamentals of compression and how to use a compressor for radio-ready mixes. Explore popular techniques like parallel processing and multiband compression in a beginner-friendly approach.
Define dynamic range as the difference between a signal’s high and low peaks, and show how compression pushes down peaks to raise quieter parts for a more consistent mix.
Master how compression automates volume, controls dynamic range, and makes signals more consistent and punchy in the mix, a vital tool for mics.
Learn how compression shapes a signal by reducing high peaks and smoothing lows to create a consistent, punchy compressed signal that stands out in the mix.
Watch a vocal track compare uncompressed and compressed signals, showing how compression adds punch and presence by shaping amplitude and focusing on specific frequencies to reduce sibilance.
Master how ratio and threshold drive compression to control peaks on a mono vocal, using gain-reduction meters and adjustable 1:1, 2:1, or 4:1 settings.
Adjust attack, release, knee, threshold, and ratio to control gain reduction on vocals. Manually set gain and make-up gain to preserve volume for radio-ready mixes.
Measure the gain reduction from the compressor, then adjust the make up gain to restore the lost volume and apply popular compression techniques for radio-ready mixes.
Use normal compression on a paired sample to make the instrument more present and consistent, using 2:1 ratio, gain reduction, threshold, knee, attack, release, and makeup gain.
Learn to use parallel compression by duplicating a track, heavily compressing the duplicate, and mixing it back to add texture, thickness, and punch to vocals, drums, and piano.
Apply side chain compression to automate the relationship between kick and bass, creating space and a focused mix with fast attack and release.
Apply de-esser compression on a mono track using a dynamic processor to focus on a specific frequency range, adjust threshold and max reduction, and explore traditional and multi-band options to tame sibilance.
Explore multiband compression to sculpt low, mid, and high frequency ranges with per-band threshold, ratio, attack, and release, using Logic Pro's Multiprocessor to add punch and presence.
Act on what you learn and practice consistently to improve your mixing skills for better mixes. Celebrate your enrollment and commit to ongoing improvement.
Hey, my name is Sabelo September, I'm a Music Producer/Mixing Engineer based in South Africa and I'm here to help...
Compression: What comes to mind when hearing this word?
When most people hear about the use of compression, they get intimidated and it's known to be a powerful but hard-to-understand tool. I myself have struggled with compression and the different types of compression styles made things worse. But... A lot changed when I chose to focus on the fundamentals of it and discovered a very simplified way of looking at it.
If you've been wanting to take your mixes to the next level and would like to benefit from the power of compression, this course is designed for you. Compression is one of the most important tools in mixing and I will give you a new way to look at compression, we will explore popular styles of compression and create practical examples on you can use them on your mixes.
I've been planning to develop this course for you, for some time as I think it will help a lot of producers, studio owners, and DIY artists.
The course covers how and why we use Compression, including different ways of applying compression.
- Simplified approach to using a Compressor
- You will learn how to take basic mixes to pro-level with compression.
- Get to master the most powerful tool in audio mixing.
- Popular styles of compression, like Side-Chain, Parallel, De-Esser.
Who this course is for:
Music Producers, Home Studio Owners, DIY Artists, Video Editors
Those interested in improving their Audio Quality, using compression.
Anyone who wants to Mix their own music
You don't have to know anything about a compressor to benefit from the course.
To follow along:
Any DAW (FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Studio One, etc) with a stock Compressor plugin, we will be using Logic in the course.
PC or Mac
A Basic Understanding of Music Mixing.
Basic Music Production skills are desirable, but not necessary
Must be willing to Learn!
Let's get to work!!!
Please be patient with yourself and remember; "Repetition is the only way to master any skill"
About the instructor:
Sabelo 'Setro Beats' September, born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa.
Started as a DJ and continues as a Producer/Mixing Engineer.
I've been producing music for more than 7 years.