How to Use Compression on Vocals | Compressors Explained in Detail

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How to Use Compression on Vocals | Compressors Explained in Detail
In this video, TheWavMan goes over how to use compression on vocals. He goes into detail on everything from threshold, ratio, attack and release. You will lear everything about compression in this tutorial. 📺 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a video!
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Intro - 0:00
Uncompressed vs Compression Vocal Example - 0:26
What is Compression? - 1:12
Threshold Explained - 2:15
Ratio Explained - 4:10
Dialing in the compressor - 5:10
Attack/Release Explained - 6:54
Dialing in the Attack/Release - 9:34
Compression Made Easy to Understand - 11:23
Something to remember about Compression - 12:37

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  • @TheWavMan
    @TheWavMan6 ай бұрын

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  • @nicksamps_

    @nicksamps_

    2 ай бұрын

    This is a fire tutorial but where the song!!!??? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @_JustTheLetterB_
    @_JustTheLetterB_2 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie bro I’ve watch countless video on compression and I’ve never completely understood it! You broke this down to the lowest level and I’m bout to start messing around with mixing and mastering my own stuff with confidence.

  • @GladysGrace001

    @GladysGrace001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree 👍🏾

  • @jayfromdaa_apk

    @jayfromdaa_apk

    2 жыл бұрын

    One thing I will say is sometimes understanding starts with finding the plugin your brain gets the most. I didn't understand compression at all and I mostly lived off presets until I got the CLA 76 (or any 1176 compressor). Since there are such few knobs it allows you to really understand how the attack and release work. Rcomp has helped a lot too.

  • @EAAAAAAA

    @EAAAAAAA

    2 жыл бұрын

    I said the same thing

  • @freakypee

    @freakypee

    2 жыл бұрын

    On god lmao

  • @rolandbest3365

    @rolandbest3365

    2 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree. I’ve seen a ton of videos on compression and no one has broke it down as clear and easy to understand as you man. Awesome job, well done, thank you so much for sharing this video. ✌🏿

  • @rotnaetheprofessionalbegin3866
    @rotnaetheprofessionalbegin3866 Жыл бұрын

    Dude! As a home recording musician for over 30 years I have struggled BAD trying to understand compression. You did an amazing job helping me realize and visualize its job. Kudos and much appreciation brother. Rock on!!

  • @markl5998

    @markl5998

    9 ай бұрын

    Bro i feel you.

  • @RookieMistakeYT
    @RookieMistakeYT2 жыл бұрын

    I know this is just for the basics of compression but you’ll quickly learn that the pros tend to use two compressors on vocals. First be sure to clean your vocal track up if you’re not recording in a room that has been acoustically treated. You can unintentionally raise your background or floor noise and muddy up your vocals. While I like the RComp and use it for a lot of rap vox, the CLA-76, CLA-2A, MX2, and FabFilter Pro-C are all also good choices to use or use in conjunction with each other. Generally speaking, you would have one compressor react to just the peaks (fast att/rel, threshold is set to just react to the peaks) and another that kinda smooths out the macro dynamics (usually slower att/rel, threshold is set more aggressively) You can EQ wherever in the chain you want: before/after/between compression. Generally speaking, I tend to use subtractive EQ BEFORE the compressors more often than additive, and more additive AFTER the compressors than subtractive. This is not a rule though, do whatever you want to make it sound good. The first compressor is usually set to control peaks while the second is to control the consistency. The second compressor would generally have more relaxed settings: med attack to let those peaks through, release set to the bpm or such that it is transparent. Hope this helps some of the more intermediate or advanced users out there. I was actually thinking about doing some videos myself but there’s already enough decent info out here 🤙🏼

  • @prodsc9502

    @prodsc9502

    2 жыл бұрын

    thats how I do most of my Vocal Mixes 🙏

  • @iamnyron

    @iamnyron

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Sanders! That's one thing I always wondered was why people use multiple EQs / Compressors. Wouldn't 1 be sufficient to do the job? To my understanding, multiple EQs and Compressors adds different colors, and I see the reasoning you would add different ones in the comments, but it's a little hard to grasps. Any videos that uses multiple that you would recommend? I was hoping to learn and tailor my vocal chain to one of each rather than using multiple EQs and Compressors, just to help me get the concept down.

  • @vandpiben

    @vandpiben

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@iamnyronfirst compressor is to correct for unwanted transients. Second compressor is to accommodate the feel by adding groove, either in parallel or straight out compression

  • @k4de_d4yze
    @k4de_d4yze Жыл бұрын

    This guy legitimately needs to teach a class for this. He makes this stuff very easy to understand, and I feel like I’ve learned a lot from his videos.

  • @Dae_l.o.n
    @Dae_l.o.n2 жыл бұрын

    Soo we go ignore the fact that he posted this and took it done😂😂🔥🔥🔥 great content

  • @lifebyicey9392
    @lifebyicey93922 жыл бұрын

    Why Is this guy not trending on Spotify, does anybody know? He is so amazing at music why is there not more songs made by him? Any particular reason for that? His vocals are so good!

  • @Officialsmilezp

    @Officialsmilezp

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. But unfortunately that’s how it’s is until the blessing come

  • @SB1Films

    @SB1Films

    2 жыл бұрын

    He like to spoon feed

  • @MagnetDzn

    @MagnetDzn

    2 жыл бұрын

    He isn't the one singing lol

  • @cmoney6128

    @cmoney6128

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MagnetDzn yea he is

  • @eprep9745

    @eprep9745

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it may be because he does these tutorial videos and is known as a teacher more so and attracts the audience of aspiring producers/musicians who aren’t trying to find new musicians to listen to - they’re here for the knowledge. Basically me

  • @lwkykris4146
    @lwkykris4146 Жыл бұрын

    this is the best i’ve ever heard someone explain compression. great work.

  • @gliterott
    @gliterott2 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you enough wav man, you've taught me so much over the years 🤞🏻

  • @iamnyron
    @iamnyron Жыл бұрын

    Out of all the compression videos I have watch in my life. This one was the one I needed to fully understand how it functions. Thank you bro! I appreciate it for life!!!

  • @yinundjan
    @yinundjan2 жыл бұрын

    This is probably one of the best tutorial channels on YT. Easy to understand, straight to the point and entertaining, keep it up bro! :)

  • @centr0
    @centr02 жыл бұрын

    This has gotta be the best video on youtube about compression. Great job on the visuals and examples. Keep em comin!

  • @jasonsims2220
    @jasonsims22202 жыл бұрын

    The best compression video out hands down 🔥

  • @gvmstudiomiao6387
    @gvmstudiomiao63876 ай бұрын

    You don't even hide anything you teach what we really need.thanks.

  • @silaswintersguitar
    @silaswintersguitar Жыл бұрын

    Dude this literally made perfect sense. Ive watched so many videos talking about compression and its just so many producers rambling and making it sound so complicated. By the time this was over i was like bro lets go. This is what my mixes have been lacking

  • @devaanshkaushal5383
    @devaanshkaushal5383 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best compression tutorial i have ever seen until now...........

  • @legendkiller1157
    @legendkiller115711 ай бұрын

    Bro your literally the best person to explain this, every other video ive seen they just ramble on!

  • @terree24
    @terree2411 ай бұрын

    I been on KZread for over a year now, trying learn mixing and I must say, you are the only youtuber that made it so simple to learn. You gained a follower for life!

  • @alexanderchristensen806
    @alexanderchristensen806 Жыл бұрын

    im happy i caught you in my second week into making music, now i'll really get the grasp of the essentials and basics. like i really wanna know why we do the things we do when we make music, not just the late process of things. thank you , your videos gon change my life for the better.

  • @GladysGrace001
    @GladysGrace0012 жыл бұрын

    You're a great teacher/instructor. This was so straight forward. You broke it down visually and auditory for us to understand and apply, that anyone who didn't understand compression finally gets it. Thank you #WavMan🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @TheWavMan

    @TheWavMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the kind words, thanks for the support 🌊🌊 glad I could help

  • @MvrzThaArtist_

    @MvrzThaArtist_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWavMan would you say rap n drill has slower attacks ??

  • @operasinger2126

    @operasinger2126

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheWavMan You should do more videos. You are a great educator! And I am a hard rock/metal guy.

  • @athenawilliams1117
    @athenawilliams1117 Жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie I been looking for you😍 you’re the teacher I’ve been needing ❤ you’re amazing!

  • @PDaGreat
    @PDaGreat11 ай бұрын

    Thank You!!! I've been struggling with understanding compression for years but the way you broke it down gives me a lot of confidence in how to do better

  • @UnyikQueen
    @UnyikQueen2 жыл бұрын

    The only compression I’ll ever need for my music. You did a great job explaining this. Thanks!

  • @stevenstrange4331
    @stevenstrange4331 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best tutorial on compression I ever watched, now I fully understand, thanks a lot

  • @tytran3737
    @tytran37372 жыл бұрын

    some of the most helpful videos ive ever seen

  • @EmmanuelGutu
    @EmmanuelGutu2 жыл бұрын

    Bro this was too good. Definitelly coming back to rewatching this.

  • @LeosilvaJeffs
    @LeosilvaJeffs2 жыл бұрын

    Dude your breakdowns are so good and understandable without sounding patronising... Absolutely nailing it ❤️

  • @highpsyque
    @highpsyque Жыл бұрын

    Mane I can watch a whole video and it feels like 3 seconds. Too much useful information makes you learn smoothly

  • @fletcherbrown728
    @fletcherbrown728 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! I have watched many, many explanations of compression for years. This is absolutely the very best BY FAR. No one else is even in second place. What a great teaching style you have. Well done. I couldn't subscribe fast enough. I hope there is more like this.

  • @Bangastarch
    @Bangastarch Жыл бұрын

    the most intuitive explanation on compressors .. class my G

  • @IamLaR1
    @IamLaR12 жыл бұрын

    Yo, old man here...been around some of the best coaches in the world (football wise, NFL), your ability to articulate what you are trying to teach is top notch. Thank you so much. This is the second video of yours I have watched... totally subbed. Keep up the great work man.

  • @jandy4897
    @jandy4897 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, been watching your vids on vocal mixing and I'm learning a lot. My vocals sound a lot more cleaner thanks to you.

  • @precisionsoundworksstudio
    @precisionsoundworksstudio8 ай бұрын

    The Wav Man, Man, Man! Your production quality and video content are ALWAYS on point! 🙌🏻💯

  • @mikeillgaming4224
    @mikeillgaming42248 ай бұрын

    This man is a gold mine

  • @stevenswisher4339
    @stevenswisher43392 жыл бұрын

    Hands down best explanation I've ever seen! Thanks bro, definitely subing

  • @marcusleonmusic8494
    @marcusleonmusic8494 Жыл бұрын

    Bro i literally never understood compression till just now! I really hope you continue to make videos cause you are a great teacher.

  • @justhyped9933
    @justhyped9933 Жыл бұрын

    I love this guys simplicity. Showed to my 5 year old brother and even he knows how to compress now.

  • @JuanPabloh
    @JuanPabloh2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t thank you enough man. Saw A LOT of videos about compressors, how to use and why to, and u explained like, 13:42 minutes! Freakin awesome man, thank you SO MUCH!!!!

  • @ellabrandaokopschitzpraxed7363
    @ellabrandaokopschitzpraxed73632 жыл бұрын

    i've watched many tutorials about compression but yours was truly the best! fantastic work. thank you for sharing w us

  • @taborgreat
    @taborgreat Жыл бұрын

    that conceptual explanation at the end where you compared it to turning down a speaker was magical. thanks man

  • @SvgeRose
    @SvgeRose Жыл бұрын

    this is probably the best video i've found so far explaining compression! I remember learning about it very early on when i started producing so i never really understood it til now!

  • @KevinScott_x
    @KevinScott_x2 жыл бұрын

    Dooood you are an amazing teacher! Best video I’ve ever watched on compression! After 2 years I finally understand it perfectly!!! Thank you!!! You are a LEGEND my friend!

  • @DorianGroup82
    @DorianGroup82 Жыл бұрын

    Saved. Great video.

  • @sshekirov
    @sshekirov4 ай бұрын

    Best video for Compression EVER !!!

  • @mlady4783
    @mlady47832 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, best tut on it I seen!

  • @noonetime8478
    @noonetime8478 Жыл бұрын

    after so many years relying to preset compression settings... I think i understand how its used and how it works. Thanks bro.

  • @versistyl3
    @versistyl32 жыл бұрын

    well said! I've watched so many videos on this subject and couldn't quite grasp the concept but you definitely put it into perspective!! Keep blessing us with understanding, much appreciated bro! 💪🏿

  • @itschepi
    @itschepi11 ай бұрын

    The best video I've watched about the compressor very well explained

  • @theeyofficial121
    @theeyofficial1212 жыл бұрын

    You are the guy who I respect completely U are always serious and lookin for the best way to teach to your subscribers, I love u man

  • @featuringrageyt3103
    @featuringrageyt31032 жыл бұрын

    About time we see someone really showing us how it’s really done on KZread with vocals and effects and things 💯🙏❤️👍💪

  • @E.T.VerballyDyslexic
    @E.T.VerballyDyslexic Жыл бұрын

    This is hands down the best compression video. PERIOD. I have started to feel dumb thru my music journey not picking up on things quick enough. But I wrote 19 novels by age 19. Well written ones. So I would think I’m not dumb. It’s the teachers that suck. Boom! You saved my Mixes! Thanks @TheWavMan

  • @payso1382
    @payso13822 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial👏🏼👏🏼.. Thanks from us all Wave man🙏🏼. Much luv

  • @KeniyoOfficial
    @KeniyoOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    The examples he made at the end are fire

  • @gruuv3200
    @gruuv32002 жыл бұрын

    Masterclass 🔥🔥

  • @tfmkhonza5084
    @tfmkhonza50842 жыл бұрын

    The man who taught me anything🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 thank u bro from South Africa

  • @ilprescelto6672
    @ilprescelto66722 жыл бұрын

    Glad you started again doing these tutorial, I always hoped in a return of the wavemanmanman

  • @doncosteronthebeatkamixdon4235
    @doncosteronthebeatkamixdon42352 жыл бұрын

    Number one tutorial ever🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @geoniki1
    @geoniki110 ай бұрын

    Best explanatoin of compression and how a compressor works! Period! The only thing left to do is to get that ear for recognizing what you are hearing. Great work!

  • @jetswade_rapbot
    @jetswade_rapbot7 ай бұрын

    This is hands down the best video I've ever seen for explaining how to compress , thanks a lot bro

  • @kidalchemyst6460
    @kidalchemyst64602 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing someone that looks like me breaking down the science of what I do and want to do every day

  • @sonexcellencea
    @sonexcellencea2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you thank you You are the best of all channels on KZread. Keep it up bro

  • @AnnointedOneMusic
    @AnnointedOneMusic Жыл бұрын

    This guy is one in a million , awesome instructor, I highly agree with the people who said this guy breaks the code , he breaks it down so much a baby can understand, you just don't understand the baby , and the baby be right , I like teachers who are professional at making progress , seeing how many he can pour his knowledge into , and knowing the results by the responses , really do need more people like him , like the guy said after (all) these years never heard it explained the way he explained , he makes sure theirs no excuse, keep up the good work guy !!

  • @lovejurri
    @lovejurri Жыл бұрын

    thank you very much I have just started a music uni course and this is so clear and helpful! one love

  • @AlliofNigeria
    @AlliofNigeria Жыл бұрын

    Wow, the way you explain it look so simple and easy

  • @tari19
    @tari19 Жыл бұрын

    Ivete seen a lot of compression videos and this is the best. Thank you!

  • @Widowsaint
    @Widowsaint Жыл бұрын

    Bro ngl this is my first tutorial ever, and i love your channel. I love your explanation on the Release/Attack. I appreciate your content alot. Subbed

  • @jinnthao9759
    @jinnthao9759 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much for walking me thru the attack & Release! needed it!

  • @Manafest86r
    @Manafest86r2 жыл бұрын

    Best video explaining compression I’ve seen. Love all of your video my guy. Thank you.

  • @dustinsheffield7044
    @dustinsheffield704411 ай бұрын

    Damn, you explained that better than any video I’ve seen so far. Awesome video!

  • @kingdartiste
    @kingdartiste9 ай бұрын

    You're the realest for these videos! 👌🏽

  • @Tomasjae
    @Tomasjae9 ай бұрын

    Very well done. The walk-through and visuals really help me to grasp this and test it out on my own. Used compression on a harmonica track and it's beautiful. Thank you.

  • @chinooo___6159
    @chinooo___61592 жыл бұрын

    Bro thank you literally just help me understand how to use EQ and Compression and I’ve seen so many videos that didn’t make sense

  • @learnerburner8832
    @learnerburner8832 Жыл бұрын

    Best breakdown on compression hands down i actually understood everything... Thankyou! Thewavman💯

  • @abarcasmelodia
    @abarcasmelodia2 жыл бұрын

    love your vids man, keep it up my G

  • @JamaalRaksu
    @JamaalRaksu Жыл бұрын

    This was a really indepth video, really appreciate it

  • @EdmilsonAndrade-nv7jn
    @EdmilsonAndrade-nv7jn8 ай бұрын

    Bro i dont even do this youtube stuff but you the only person to say this ina way i can understand i subscribed brah

  • @boombapmasterclass
    @boombapmasterclass5 ай бұрын

    these settings are perfect excellent subtle bass added to my vocals

  • @gobstudios868
    @gobstudios8682 жыл бұрын

    This guy gives me Hope never a let down here 💯💯💯

  • @micahbanda8994
    @micahbanda89942 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, best video I've seen for learning compression

  • @greatnesh
    @greatnesh8 ай бұрын

    great examples at the end!

  • @3082frank
    @3082frank Жыл бұрын

    Good day Sir, all i want to say is..you deserve a nobel award for explainijg compression so well. Damn...after watching over 20 videos...you explained itnwith examples super well. Thank you so much brother

  • @hatikvah1130
    @hatikvah11308 ай бұрын

    Best compression video ever!!🔥

  • @Atkin_Fleece
    @Atkin_Fleece2 жыл бұрын

    My Man Is Back #TheWavMan

  • @Legendfrmbroward
    @Legendfrmbroward2 жыл бұрын

    this gotta be the best explanation on compression.. dope work

  • @Ginzo8500
    @Ginzo85002 жыл бұрын

    I'm literally so thankful for your content. Out here in Switzerland we got a few vocal engineers, but nobody can explain it as good as you and in such a compounf and helpful way🙏🙏

  • @TheWavMan

    @TheWavMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it , gotta put my squad on to all the sauce

  • @babyyybeaaaa
    @babyyybeaaaa2 жыл бұрын

    you got the best tutorials bro i was thinking about going to school just to really understand mixing vocals right but i got everything i need on your channel thank you

  • @maximusrecord8672
    @maximusrecord867210 ай бұрын

    Good video. You are good teacher. Some people don’t know how to explain things, It helps me a lot. Thanks brother

  • @CdMatch
    @CdMatch Жыл бұрын

    A great way of explaining!! Enjoyed it very much!! Thanks!!

  • @IQTheTruth
    @IQTheTruth2 жыл бұрын

    You been a life saver for years. Please do a tuto on reverb

  • @tarroyale
    @tarroyale2 жыл бұрын

    I ain’t gonna lie you explain these videos so well man it inspired me to get back into making songs & engineering. Keep doing what you doing bro YOU’RE GREAT KING 👑 ✊🏾

  • @stanlewis1093
    @stanlewis10939 ай бұрын

    Great video! Really helpful and clear. Keep doing what you’re doing!

  • @oddysa6610
    @oddysa66102 жыл бұрын

    Wave. I been watchin your videos for years now. You never disappointed. Lit on a hunned🔥💯

  • @uryic000
    @uryic0002 жыл бұрын

    Well done young blood. I'm a 66 almost 67 year old full time musician. I have someone coming in tomorrow to record an audio book. I had never really dug into compression to figure it out. Always sent my mixes out for mastering to someone else. You broke that thing down. I'm always so focused on the chord changes, instrumentation etc it was difficult to focus on the sonic quality of the tracks. Really liked the analogy at the end with the authority figure saying turn down the music. Thanks again. new subscriber.

  • @highpsyque

    @highpsyque

    Жыл бұрын

    He's a genius

  • @carti.a
    @carti.a2 жыл бұрын

    Aye yo you a blessing fr Best Comp break down online mayn, appreciate you bro 🙌

  • @mozart8059
    @mozart8059 Жыл бұрын

    best explanation on KZread thx g !

  • @thamsanqamakha9420
    @thamsanqamakha9420 Жыл бұрын

    loved the lesson and also loved the song

  • @supahmariostyle
    @supahmariostyle9 ай бұрын

    Faaaaaaaam I FINALLY found someone that can break down compression. I needed this for my stream.

  • @jjjjjjjjjj2842
    @jjjjjjjjjj2842 Жыл бұрын

    This is so nice. i appreciate your effort in this video really helped me. The best!

  • @fightingstudent2363
    @fightingstudent23632 жыл бұрын

    Great Explanations again thank you!

  • @tsinomusic8437
    @tsinomusic84372 жыл бұрын

    Theres a way u teach. It just easy to get. God bless the work u do

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