3 Clever Ways to Use Parallel Processing In Ableton Live

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10 ай бұрын

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In this video, you'll discover how to achieve punchy, loud mixes using three essential parallel compression techniques in Ableton Live. My name is Philip from Pick Yourself, and I've created this channel to help electronic music producers like you make meaningful progress with their music.
Let's dive right into it! Parallel compression might sound a bit intimidating, but I promise to give you a straightforward explanation.
1. The What and Why of Parallel Compression
First off, what is parallel compression? Well, it's a game-changer for electronic music producers, especially if you're into genres like Techno, House, or EDM. Imagine getting that perfect balance of punch and clarity in your tracks. That's what parallel compression brings to the table.
In this video, I'll break down the "why" behind parallel compression and show you why it's a must-know technique for any music producer, regardless of whether you use Ableton Live or another DAW like FL Studio.
2. The 3 Essential Techniques
Now, onto the juicy part. I'll be sharing three essential techniques to use parallel compression effectively in Ableton Live. These techniques are like secret weapons that the pros swear by. You'll learn how to apply them step-by-step, and I'll be right there with you, making it super easy to follow along.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned music producer, these techniques will take your tracks to the next level. We'll go beyond the basics and explore some creative ways to use parallel compression, tailored specifically for electronic music.
3. Implementing It in Your Own Productions
By the end of this video, my goal is for you to be confident in implementing parallel compression in your own productions. You'll have the knowledge and skills to add that professional touch to your tracks, enhancing your sound and standing out in the crowded world of electronic music.
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@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

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@user-pm6jm2sv6z 9 ай бұрын

What Headset are you using may I ask? 😊

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Audeze LCD-X. Not cheap, but better than most $3-6k monitors.

@user-pm6jm2sv6z 9 ай бұрын

@@pickyourselfofficial Thank you.. i see, 1.100€

@mister-him 10 ай бұрын

This is my new favorite music production channel, thanks so much!! Your videos are amazing quality!

@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

This means the world to me, honestly! 💯🙌🏻

@altberg__ 7 ай бұрын

I couldn´t agree more. Never have anybody touched me like that. haha. Truly a master of his craft and a master of teaching it.

@slowmo43 4 ай бұрын

thanks! chapters would be great :)

@ermmzmusic 9 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel thank you I really appreciate it! Can't wait to see more

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, I’ll make sure to deliver ;)

@devaux_nl 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this :). Thanks for sharing

@TDiamond777 7 ай бұрын

i honestly would've never thought to use the audio effect rack like that to do "Parallel compression" especially w/ the auto filter only effecting certain Frequencies that is an insane technique im glad i found your channel homie 🔥🔥🔥

@gregorytache571 9 ай бұрын

It's very nicely explained in the beginning and the way you use it is quick simple, thanks a lot.

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Glad you got some value out of the video!

@Sasha_Sasha018 10 ай бұрын

Lots of comments about group processing. I support this too 😃 I’m also still waiting for a video on processing percussion and textures in hypnotic techno 😉 Thank you for your videos, I always look forward to it 🤎

@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

Awesome ;-) And don't worry, your last video suggestion made it to my content pipeline. It's gonna happen, promised!

@KaL3id05k0p3 10 ай бұрын

Sehr gut erklärt, vielen Dank.

@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

Sehr gerne! Freut mich das zu hören :)

@yaaster 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for making good content !!

@ryanwhitehurst9787 4 ай бұрын

Would love to see you do an in depth synthesis video on bleeps and clicks like truncate etc. top channel dude 😊

@HenningUhle 8 ай бұрын

Although Techno is not really my cup of coffee, I like the way you explain things. The few videos I've watched so far since I've found your channel gave me a lot of insights. Thank you very much.

@pickyourselfofficial 8 ай бұрын

That means a lot, thank you Henning!

@dandemanseyonara2422 10 ай бұрын

Hey Philip, great content and beautiful explanation of parallel compression! Especially the different use cases help to better understand how to use it more creatively! Do you think there's an opportunity to do a video on group processing and its different stages? Pointing at drums, basses, percs, tops, atmospheres and textures and how to glue them cohesively in the mix?

@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the great feedback! Yes, I actually have some videos like this in the pipeline. There's for example going to be a free mini-course here on KZfaq on how to mix kick & bass (since this is a very common problem) where I will talk extensively about grouping etc.

@sparackattack 10 ай бұрын

Really nice tutorial! Subscribed and looking forward to more content :) Would you consider making a video where you explain what effects you usually put on certain instruments during the mixdown? For example a glue compressor on the drums, a compressor with settings xy on the vocals, parallel compression on the bass, etc. I guess it always depends on the track but I'm sure there are a few things you do most of the time :) Would be very helpful, especially in the context of electronic music.

@pickyourselfofficial 10 ай бұрын

That would be a complete mix walkthrough and yes, I thought about it. I might do it with an actual client project from my studio. The only thing that holds me back is that it would be 1-2hrs long video and given today’s attention span, im not sure that’s a good idea 😂 But I haven’t scratched the idea yet. Another (more realistic) option is to do shorter tutorials on ONE of these subjects (e.g. mixing kick and bass in electronic music).

@sparackattack 10 ай бұрын

@@pickyourselfofficial Both concepts sound great. Personally, I would prefer the complete walkthrough, because to me it is also about scenarios like "Ok, now I've compressed the bass - how do I have to adjust my main synth now that the bass is more aggressive". This would get lost in shorter tutorials on individual subjects. But of course that would also be appreciated and - thinking about the amount of views - I guess you're right about today's attention span ;)

@a3igner 7 ай бұрын

@PickYourself Hey Philipp, can you do a video on how to record vocals for EDM/Techno/House? Especially how do you do this best when recording at a home studio/desk.

@krnflks 2 ай бұрын

You say there's no way to independently apply effects to the wet and dry compressor chains, but why not just group the track then have the dry one going through a separate chain in the group? Just tried it and it seemed legit.

@discopas2826 9 ай бұрын

Well done vid! ✌️ If you put also an audio track into the drum group, an then send the output of the effect channel into this track, you also have the return signal in the drum group, and if you then mute the group, also the returning parallel compression will be muted. Helpful in mix situations 😊

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Nice addition, thanks for sharing this with everyone! :)

@JF_Auran_Music_OFC 5 ай бұрын

Do you avoid phase issues by filtering the low frecuencies out of the parallel chain?

@omnione7894 2 ай бұрын

❤

@HarryBolz-st5ki 9 ай бұрын

Hii! I'm new to the channel and I am totally loving it. Can you please make a video on tonality of drums in relation to the key of song, whether they should be in key or not and how it affects the tonality of the loop/rhythm. Also checkout "microtonic by sonic charge " it has fully drum synthesis and has built-in key Please 🙏

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Ohhh nice one! I’ll put that on my content list immediately :)

@sinewaymusic 8 ай бұрын

Hey there! I was a little surprised to hear that you use have a long release time when doing parallel compression. Doesn't that mean that it will compress early and basically keep it down basically all the time? Doesn't that just lead to distortion? I tend to use it with shorter release times because I want to emphasize the tail of some sounds. Thanks for these really useful tutorials!

@pickyourselfofficial 8 ай бұрын

Great question! The release time is up to taste, this isn’t a “always do this” kind of suggestion. All I wanted to express is that in parallel compression you can often get away with longer release times to create a “denser” sounding parallel chain that phattens up the original dry signal. And just to clarify: Long release times don’t mean that it will distort. Super short ones do (also in limiters). But it’s often the “preferred” artifact since longer release times, even if they don’t distort, cause more pumping and change the groove more drastically.

@xanjelx 9 ай бұрын

bro accidentally turned the compressor off during the bass example, hahaha

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

I think you missed the second compressor (purple audio). First one was bypassed intentionally because of that. That aside, I’m sure there will be a video in which I actually forget to activate something, haha ;)

@xanjelx 9 ай бұрын

@@pickyourselfofficial oh shit hahaha. i'll make the excuse that i was sleepy when i watched it.

@pickyourselfofficial 9 ай бұрын

Much love to you, we’re all human and I’ll screw up for sure one day.