Mixing SOS

[HumanPlanet]

I don't suppose you still have a high res mp3 hey?

I have a file, I wouldn't call it high res but send me your email address and I'll send it to you. You can have the video file as well if you want it.

 

[HumanPlanet]

Stumbled upon this video on YouTube, useful information.

 

[rob aylestone]

The trouble is he's talking (or the computer voice) to two groups. Those who know what compressors sound like will get it, and those that don't will NOT hear a thing. Pointless for people wanting to learn. If the average listener can hear a compressor, you turned it up too much, so newcomers won't have the right clues to listen for.

 

[HumanPlanet]

The trouble is he's talking (or the computer voice) to two groups. Those who know what compressors sound like will get it, and those that don't will NOT hear a thing. Pointless for people wanting to learn. If the average listener can hear a compressor, you turned it up too much, so newcomers won't have the right clues to listen for.

For people wanting to learn, the takeaway should be the benefits of timing the compression.

 

[rob aylestone]

Not if you can't hear it. I taught in college - and after a 6 week session on compression and effects, I linked the compressor out of circuit and NOT ONE noticed. Compression, double compression, and time domain effects within a compressor are simply inaudible in videos like this on YouTube. If you watch the knob moving, skilled listeners can hear it - but try it without the video on somebody you trust - and tell them to wave their hand when it's in and out. Extreme compression is obvious - everything else is crazily subtle.

 

[HumanPlanet]

Even it they can't hear it yet they should still know about it, they'll hear it eventually.

 

[HumanPlanet]

I linked the compressor out of circuit

This made me smile. I've done this to myself inadvertently before, trying to dial in a bypassed plugin and I bet I'm not the only one...

 

[Monkey Allen]

Stumbled upon this video on YouTube, useful information.

Thanks. Yes it's a tad hard to hear and the idea of mastering limiting or compression isn't something I really have down. Using your ears might be as good as anything I suppose. I know I've done stuff that's sounded way overcooked after mastering.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

Limit the track then add effects. Try it. The limiter sets up the signal so the effect is imparted to the material better. Flangers have never been so swirly..

 

[HumanPlanet]

Thanks. Yes it's a tad hard to hear and the idea of mastering limiting or compression isn't something I really have down. Using your ears might be as good as anything I suppose. I know I've done stuff that's sounded way overcooked after mastering.

We live, we learn.

Really liking your latest stuff on Soundcloud, it's groooovy!

 

[Monkey Allen]

We live, we learn.

Really liking your latest stuff on Soundcloud, it's groooovy!

Thanks HP...I've been recording real amps with mics...bass and guitar. Seems to be working out much better than sims.