Compression Basics - Things to Know

Compressors can seem very intimidating and complex at first glance, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Let me simplify the process for you!

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1. Compression Basics By Kevin Hues
2. 3 Things To Know About Compression 1. Compression helps level out your vocals in terms of volume 2. Compression works best when you aim for clarity, instead of loudness 3. Compression will be more useful if you just listen, instead of reading numbers
3. Most Common Mistake 1. Thinking compression is more complex than it is This is the easiest way to misuse compression. If you’re using compression because you “know you’re supposed to”, you’re probably over compressing or worse, undercompressing.
4. Looks Are Deceiving Compression looks very intimidating, but looks can be deceiving... right? In reality, there are only 3 knobs we almost ever need to focus on. Logic Pro X FL Studio Pro Tools
5. 2 Things To Avoid 1. Over-compressing/Under-compressing 2. Relying on the numbers