Played guitar and sung professionally for 40 years. Never used compression. Never will use compression, but a very informative and interesting tutorial. Many thanks!
I wonder why this video does not have thousands of likes. It is very well made, very clear and the guy shows a whide knowledge of what he is talking about. Great, great video.
Though I’ve been recording concerts almost since Bing Crosby brought back that Ampex open-reel tape recorder, I still learn great stuff from you and your videos. Who knew there were compressor jokes?? Keep it up, Mr. B.
One of the best explanations ever. I just made a video on compression attempting to explain what it is and why you’d use it. Your understanding of them, what they are, and how to use them is great.
@@MrBinthestudio Likewise, there’s definitely an art to delivering good content in which I’m attempting through here. Great seeing your vids, very clear info 👍🏻
Oh my, I think I just found another golden channel for music production, might even be the best one! Extremely practical content with great sense of humour! I found it especially interesting about fitting the account guitar into the mix by only setting up the attack time. I’d really love to see more practical stuff like that.
Love your videos. So many complex concepts explained in way to make anyone understand them easily, and with a nice blend of humor. What an underrated channel!
That was an excellent explaination and I've recorded in a big studio and that really put clear words on what I heard when the engineer tweaked those knobs ! Thank you very much !
New subscriber. Really enjoying your videos. (I'm a fan of your humor, for better or for worse.) Anyway, as a player of trad. Irish music, I instantly recognized and appreciated your use of Erin Gro Mo Chroi in your vocal demo. Not a lot of folks out there using these styles of music in their demos, so it's refreshing to hear, plus it's more useful to me, as it's the kind of stuff I'm more likely to record... Minus the fact that I can't sing, let alone in Gaelic.
Another excellent video ❤️ I love compressors! there's a kind of general notion between instrumentalists that a compressor "ruins" the sound or does't "feel" right when playing... many players i know will shrug at the thought of using one, but for me it actually helps with being dynamic. when an instrument is amplified it is 95% of the time transforms to a completely different thing.. a compressor really helps to balance between the way i normally play it with the way i need to modify my playing due to being amplified (or recorded... doesnt matter.. when ever sound waves turn to electrical current and back to sound waves)... so long story short- among players, there's usually the notion that a compressor destroys dynamics.. i think the opposite is true 😊 by the way, if you ever get to it- I never saw a very good video that explains Expanders... i understand the basic idea and have experimented a bit... but it could be nice to see a video that makes clear how each parameter is behaving when used on expander as opposed to a compressor... just an idea. looking forward to next video ❤️
Well said. I think a lot of the aversion towards compressors comes from the fact that a lot of the more "affordable" models just don't sound good, even with mild amounts of compression. As for expanders, I must admit that I don't use them very often. If I do use them, it's as a gate. The expander-gate relationship is basically the same as the compressor-limiter relationship. An expander is just a gate that doesn't "close" all the way.
also, possible to go over EQ next? Having so much trouble understanding what to look for, what to remove , how to find the meat of the sound and emphasize it especially without making it sound thin & how to make room for other instruments that fight for the same frequency. :)
Wonderful!! I have a request! Please make a video on recording and mixing vocals. Using pre amps, compression and mixing them to get that crisp clear voice with depth. Hell maybe even a section with auto tune. Anywho luv the videos and thank you for taking the time!!
Great video! Thank you! I am hoping that the great information in this video translates to the compressor for my guitar which I’ve been struggling to understand! And speaking of guitar, I wondered if your Pink Floyd T-shirt was a hat tip to Mr Gilmour (who is known for loving a good compressor). 😀
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. B presents THOR, god of bagpipes!!!! Actually, Mr. B, again does a great job of explaining in real terms what a compressor does. It's like I'm back at NECC all over again...
Very clear explanation, thank you for making this! But how do I know if I need a compressor in the first place (best way I could describe my work is there aren't any sudden volume spikes in the videos I intend to record since they're more like simple tutorials - I'm using a USB condenser mic, if that helps in any way).
Thanks for watching! If you find yourself unable to turn your voice up enough to be heard before peaking the channel, that would be a good case for a compressor.
Thanks for watching! To be honest, I just don't have a lot of Behringer equipment here. Although, we do have an X32 that we use for our live system. I'll have to check out the Q802.
Mr B is this where I can ask you some questions or is there a private way to ask these? I do not want to clutter the comments with me asking some pretty basic questions.
Could you explain what is the difference in limiting, compressing and clipping? Also what is "transparency" or "harmonic value" and why sometimes is needed and sometimes it isnt? It would be awesome!
Limiting is really just compressing, but with a ratio of 10:1 or higher Clipping is when you are overdriving an input or output bus, causing distortion. It's called clipping because when you look at an overdriven signal with an oscilloscope, the top of the sine wave looks like it's being flattened, or "clipped" at the top. Harmonic value - I haven't heard the term like that; I usually see it expressed as a device's THD, or Total Harmonic Distortion. This is a complicated topic, but it's basically the amount of overtones that become added to your sound as a result of using some device, i.e. a compressor. Ideally, you want the THD to be as low as possible, but sometimes it adds a character to the sound that people like.
Dear sir, do we apply compressing to the headphones for the singer in a studio recording or shall we release clean vocal sound to the singer? Would it affect their performance?
Good question. I suggest that you watch my most recent video on recording vocals. I discuss this very thing at around 7 minutes and 30 seconds into the video.
Ha! I knew I was forgetting something! Here's an explanation from UA's web site: "The knee refers to how the compressor transitions between the non-compressed and compressed states of an audio signal running through it. Typically, compressors will offer one, or in some instances a switchable choice between both, a 'soft knee' and a 'hard knee' setting. Some compressors will even allow you to control the selection of any position between the two types of knees....a 'soft knee' allows for a smoother and more gradual compression than a 'hard knee'.” www.uaudio.com/blog/audio-compression-basics/ Thanks for watching! :)
This is the John Greene of audio
That is the greatest compliment I've received! I'm a huge vlogbrothers fan! (As if you couldn't tell!)
The best explanation ever. Saved for future reference and consult.
Played guitar and sung professionally for 40 years. Never used compression. Never will use compression, but a very informative and interesting tutorial. Many thanks!
THE best music producer teacher on youtube:) best regards from turkey🍻🍻
Your videos are very well produced. They are organized, well written, articulate and have high production values. You are a credit to NECC.
Thank you!
I wonder why this video does not have thousands of likes. It is very well made, very clear and the guy shows a whide knowledge of what he is talking about. Great, great video.
Though I’ve been recording concerts almost since Bing Crosby brought back that Ampex open-reel tape recorder, I still learn great stuff from you and your videos. Who knew there were compressor jokes?? Keep it up, Mr. B.
Love the outtakes. Out takes… the
out-takes…? And the whole dang thing, by golly.
One of the best explanations ever. I just made a video on compression attempting to explain what it is and why you’d use it. Your understanding of them, what they are, and how to use them is great.
Thank you! Your videos are very well done, by the way!
@@MrBinthestudio Likewise, there’s definitely an art to delivering good content in which I’m attempting through here. Great seeing your vids, very clear info 👍🏻
Best explanation. Save hours of searching by looking this guy's videos!
Mr.B has jokes !
Great video 🤟🏽
The bag pipes guy had me laughing a little to hard 👌🏾
I wish more people understood how important it is to engage who you're teaching. Great videos, just subbed!
Very helpful. I have always hated music where you could here the compression. This was helpful in learning how to use it more transparently.
You're doing a piece of work simplifying people's lives. Thanx! I was rolling with laughter at the end of the movie
This channel is a gold mine
Oh my, I think I just found another golden channel for music production, might even be the best one! Extremely practical content with great sense of humour!
I found it especially interesting about fitting the account guitar into the mix by only setting up the attack time. I’d really love to see more practical stuff like that.
Love your videos. So many complex concepts explained in way to make anyone understand them easily, and with a nice blend of humor. What an underrated channel!
I've seen a lot of videos on compressors, and this made understand thing them very easy. Great job as always!
You are a best teacher ever.
Brilliant! Such a clear explanation.
best explanation i've seen this far... thank you
Mr. B you are the best! 💖
Very good video. Very educative, and your style is so great
This guy is going to be a legend!
This time we are in is wonderfull, we can learn what ever we want, when we want, and we have the teacher we want. (He is good)
That was an excellent explaination and I've recorded in a big studio and that really put clear words on what I heard when the engineer tweaked those knobs ! Thank you very much !
these are very tasteful education vidz. thank you! defy goin' to watch more!
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New subscriber. Really enjoying your videos. (I'm a fan of your humor, for better or for worse.) Anyway, as a player of trad. Irish music, I instantly recognized and appreciated your use of Erin Gro Mo Chroi in your vocal demo. Not a lot of folks out there using these styles of music in their demos, so it's refreshing to hear, plus it's more useful to me, as it's the kind of stuff I'm more likely to record... Minus the fact that I can't sing, let alone in Gaelic.
Excellent informative video.
This is gold thank you .
Awesome video, thanks!
Your videos are really awesome.
Another excellent video ❤️
I love compressors! there's a kind of general notion between instrumentalists that a compressor "ruins" the sound or does't "feel" right when playing... many players i know will
shrug at the thought of using one, but for me it actually helps with being dynamic. when an instrument is amplified it is 95% of the time transforms to a completely different thing.. a compressor really helps to balance between the way i normally play it with the way i need to modify my playing due to being amplified (or recorded... doesnt matter.. when ever sound waves turn to electrical current and back to sound waves)... so long story short- among players, there's usually the notion that a compressor destroys dynamics.. i think the opposite is true 😊
by the way, if you ever get to it- I never saw a very good video that explains Expanders... i understand the basic idea and have experimented a bit... but it could be nice to see a video that makes clear how each parameter is behaving when used on expander as opposed to a compressor... just an idea.
looking forward to next video ❤️
Well said. I think a lot of the aversion towards compressors comes from the fact that a lot of the more "affordable" models just don't sound good, even with mild amounts of compression.
As for expanders, I must admit that I don't use them very often. If I do use them, it's as a gate. The expander-gate relationship is basically the same as the compressor-limiter relationship. An expander is just a gate that doesn't "close" all the way.
My friend. The way you express and explain things is brilliant. You are so f. Good. Keep it up.
Best, not to say only good enough explanation for a dummy on the subject like me. Finally, got it, thanks 😀
Thank you ! I love your videos :)
wow, everytime I go back to re-learn recording, the quality of the information available on the internet increases significantly.
Great video!
Mr. B this is so helpful thank you. I'm about to do my first recording/mix and these videos are an invaluable resource to me.
I love your videos. Thanks. I am learning a lot.
nice thx Mr B
How does this not have thousands of views!!
Amazing!
i just noticed that you reacted to all comments
keep it up
not all RUclipsrs can do that
Well, not all of them. I do get the occasional whack-job, but they either get ignored or deleted. :)
also, possible to go over EQ next? Having so much trouble understanding what to look for, what to remove , how to find the meat of the sound and emphasize it especially without making it sound thin & how to make room for other instruments that fight for the same frequency. :)
I will definitely look into that. Thanks for watching!
This is good
Wonderful!! I have a request! Please make a video on recording and mixing vocals. Using pre amps, compression and mixing them to get that crisp clear voice with depth. Hell maybe even a section with auto tune. Anywho luv the videos and thank you for taking the time!!
Great video! Thank you! I am hoping that the great information in this video translates to the compressor for my guitar which I’ve been struggling to understand! And speaking of guitar, I wondered if your Pink Floyd T-shirt was a hat tip to Mr Gilmour (who is known for loving a good compressor). 😀
I'd like to thing I thought that far into it, but no, I just like that shirt! :)
Yes, all the principles here can apply to guitar as well.
I'm glad to watch your video sir, Much love and respect Mr. B ❤❤❤
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. B presents THOR, god of bagpipes!!!!
Actually, Mr. B, again does a great job of explaining in real terms what a compressor does. It's like I'm back at NECC all over again...
My favorite part is the little kid in the front row covering his ears! Ha!!
I'm glad I stumbled on to this channel. Great info. Subbed
This is audio gold
Very clear explanation, thank you for making this! But how do I know if I need a compressor in the first place (best way I could describe my work is there aren't any sudden volume spikes in the videos I intend to record since they're more like simple tutorials - I'm using a USB condenser mic, if that helps in any way).
Thanks for watching! If you find yourself unable to turn your voice up enough to be heard before peaking the channel, that would be a good case for a compressor.
Thank you for the precious knowledge on compression :) . Can you please guide us on how to determine the value of ratio?
I'll see what I can do! :)
You explain things very well. Curious if you are also a teacher.
Yes, I am!
so good! Thank u very much!
Awesome as always 👏👏👍👍
The kid in the bagpipes audience covering his ears … 😂 Great video!
That's my favorite part, too! Thanks for watching!
You are soooo good
So cool. Thank you for the info. How come you never mention behringer. And the compress feature of the xenyx q802... thanks again
Thanks for watching!
To be honest, I just don't have a lot of Behringer equipment here. Although, we do have an X32 that we use for our live system. I'll have to check out the Q802.
Mr B is this where I can ask you some questions or is there a private way to ask these? I do not want to clutter the comments with me asking some pretty basic questions.
You're in the right place. Ask away!
Could you explain what is the difference in limiting, compressing and clipping? Also what is "transparency" or "harmonic value" and why sometimes is needed and sometimes it isnt? It would be awesome!
Limiting is really just compressing, but with a ratio of 10:1 or higher
Clipping is when you are overdriving an input or output bus, causing distortion. It's called clipping because when you look at an overdriven signal with an oscilloscope, the top of the sine wave looks like it's being flattened, or "clipped" at the top.
Harmonic value - I haven't heard the term like that; I usually see it expressed as a device's THD, or Total Harmonic Distortion. This is a complicated topic, but it's basically the amount of overtones that become added to your sound as a result of using some device, i.e. a compressor. Ideally, you want the THD to be as low as possible, but sometimes it adds a character to the sound that people like.
@@MrBinthestudio yeah but wouldnt compressing in infinity:1
Ratio become clipping? Or is there a difference?
@@MrBinthestudio and why compressing sounds nice and distorting sounds, well, distorted?
@@Vicente_MorenoNo, infinity to one is a true limiter. It doesn't become clipped unless the input or output circuits are over-driven
dope bro
Dear sir, do we apply compressing to the headphones for the singer in a studio recording or shall we release clean vocal sound to the singer? Would it affect their performance?
Good question. I suggest that you watch my most recent video on recording vocals. I discuss this very thing at around 7 minutes and 30 seconds into the video.
@@MrBinthestudio yes I have watched the video and it all comes down to matter of preference... thanks..
Hilarious... Love ur humor hahaha
That John green comment below is spot on
You're making it very hard for me to get back to studying pharmacology
Mission accomplished!
For just and only piano a compressor could may just always be ignored sort to speak, correct?
Depends on the genre. For classical solo piano, very little or no compression, but for pop or jazz it is often used.
What the F**** is "KNEE"???? Love your series BTW?
Ha! I knew I was forgetting something! Here's an explanation from UA's web site: "The knee refers to how the compressor transitions between the non-compressed and compressed states of an audio signal running through it. Typically, compressors will offer one, or in some instances a switchable choice between both, a 'soft knee' and a 'hard knee' setting. Some compressors will even allow you to control the selection of any position between the two types of knees....a 'soft knee' allows for a smoother and more gradual compression than a 'hard knee'.”
www.uaudio.com/blog/audio-compression-basics/
Thanks for watching! :)
Very droll presentation, lol. Subbed.
10:24 I would watch that :D
if a microphone cannot handle a certain db level. it doesn't matter what compression you have applied right?
There are paid courses so much worse than this. Invaluable!
TL: DW. just kidding.
So good!! Thank u so much