This is the simplest breakdown of what compression is and how to do it that you'll ever find on the net frfr. If you still don't understand compression after watching this then you probably need to give up on mixing period.

Man, wish I found you sooner. I don't know what it is, but you always have the best explanations for beginners like me. Thanks heaps! *Edit:* These timestamps are for me to come back to 2:14 Threshold 5:00 Ratio 8:19 Attack 11:58 Release 18:03 Make up Gain

Bro honestly your effort in explanation is a true talent bro, an intelligent person can make difficult things seem easy! that is exactly what your doing here! THANK YOU!

youngin better stop sleeping on your channel. gems as always my g.

Wow. You are literally the only guy on youtube who can actually explain to me what compression is without confusing the fuck out of it fr. Not just compression; all your vids are detailed as fuck and you definitely have the best FL tutorials on youtube.

Best breakdown on compression ive seen so far. Thanks man

I know this video old but thank you for being straight to the point w/ no extra bs.

1st vid I've been able to find in months for me to fully understand compression you're a great teacher watched most of your vids after this 1 , I suggest that anyone watching these writes down everything taught in this vid as it will help u put compression into practice, all the way from London England, thank u

This is what you call a MASTER CLASS ! Good job boss!

I'm 38 and just started playing around with beats. This was very helpful for a noob like me 👍

I've watched lots of compression tutorials...loads of them. This is the first one that I think I finally understand compression. Great explanations

The most immersive tutorial on compressors! Wow..I so needed that! Thanks LifeStyleDidIt!! You rock!

Is this the PornHub theme tho?

You're an FL tutorial G.O.A.T. thanks bro for all the vids. I normally don't sub to anyone but you explain things so well and keep it simple. Thank you!

Straight up thinking of gofunding you a Wacom tablet so you can do more of those kinds of tutorials Thank you for FINALLY helping me understand compression man

bro your vids are the best, simple and straight to the point and it makes sense. Much appreciated

Glad I dropped out dog. Damn professor aint got shit on this!!! lol

Best explanation I've come across so far!!! thank you!

Well done thank you for making everything very clear and not talking a lot like most People on KZfaq

Thanks man, this was easy to understand, if I play with it a bit more I’ll get it(compression). The visual helped too, I’m a visual person so I like seeing that

That paint drawing taught me more than any compression guide on youtube :D Thanks to the drawing I could really understand how it works. I'd like to see more tutorials like this. Thanks!

bro your a genius, i've been having alot of problems with mixing lately, this tutorial helped me understand compressor pretty easily. thanks alot dude!!

What!! Crazy tutorial. Absolutely fantastic, what I was looking for.

bro this was indeed the simplest breakdown of compression i salute you subbing to your channel

Superb tutorial buddy... Only watched this because the reviews were great... Thought it was going to be another biscuit arsed double dutch tutorial i couldnt understand but it was far from that, crystal clear and on point, learned much more from this than i have from any other video out there.. Massive thumbs up man.. 👍Going to check out your other vids now

You can use fruity limiter on compressor mode if you want visuals

limiter is like compressor on steroids. Wow. Thank you that really got me. I'm learning mix and your stuff is game changing

really loving these types of tutorials! please do a lot more. is so useful. you are awesome!

Simply the best explanation on this important topic.

I can finally get my vocals on a decent level when recording, best vid I found in a while man

Your the best man, I've seen all your videos and learned so much from you because of how easy you explain things. It clicks faster and stays with me longer. Sub for life.

I understood how it works... omg THANKS🔥🔥🔥

unique explanation I learned a lot, thank you from Egypt

Your videos are super helpful bro, thanks for explaining everything in an easier way. your kick and 808 mixing tutorial helped me a ton with understanding how sidechaining actually works, you break things down really welll. Keep up the great work!

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Another great tutorial! So much detail

The best explanation ever man thanks

geez! why the heck was i suffering with this compression stuff when YOU, sir, existed all along...truely, thank you. You just made my life a whole lot simpler. I still can't get over the hair btw. lol

Thank you for the free knowledge, very helpful!

Amazing Tutorial Mate..Thanx a lot!

Valuable info bro! Been trying to work on my mixing and these tutorials are helping!

Super helpful. Thanks!

watching this for my audio production classes instead of paying attention, you explain it better than my prof

Great video, really helped me a lot. Thanks bro!!!

actually watching this again today to know more about compression, still sooo relevant

lifestyle did it again

Very helpful tutorial. Nice sample choice too. Super appropriate. if you could go further into the theoretical parts by demonstrating how changing attack, knee, etc affects the waveform I think your viewers would find it super useful.

Best explanation of compression

this was really helpful bro. thanks

easiest explanation to understand i've ever heard and i studied music tech at university

Best Tutorial about compression ...Loved it

dope and i learned a lot!! thanks...will share this asap!!!!

It is definitely perfect video!

Thx For Ur Support Holmes...Appreciate Ur Work N Videos ..Salute 1

Thanks for this easy explaination 🙏 I finally get it. Drawings are great, and the little-guy story 👍😃

very good tutorial thanks

thanks man , you are amazing ♥️

Hellz yeah dawg, the visuals n dialogue made everything click! New sub here!

Excellent Channel! TY

Awesome. Thanks.

Super helpful bro thanks💯

Amazing video, thank you! There is a lot of videos about drum or nass compression - we'd like to see something about lead compression

Your channel helping everybody out ere

Sound effects killed me, great video.

Thanks!

Great video, you explain things well. Fun fact, this drum loop is from Nas “I Can”.

Great video bro, glad I found this channel!

Thank you 🤙🏼

Awesome teacher bro

Thank u so much🔥🔥🔥

THIS IS BEAUTY OF TEACHING BRO

appreciate it man

I usually just use an expander to stretch my peaks up while lowering the body of the sound so the peak jumps up above my more quiet sustained elements. That way I can have it be heard and in your face while not getting in the way of my elements with less transient content.

🧠🧠🧠might need some compression on my brain, giving me so much knowlegde! 🕺🏻

Bro thankyou.

Hello again man! You're very smart I perceive... great video. Could you please do a video on how to mix A Bass drum? Thanks!!!!

Mad nice tips bruh!!

Very informative 👀

Dude, you the shit. You brake shit down so simple. Thanx

fire video.

your dope bro! Thanks for the help!

Thank you bro.

Very usefull man!

This is the best video explaining compression on YT. I'm glad I have found you. Why don't you have 10 mil subs yet?

paint

I loved the horrible drawings!! It helped soooo much!!! Seriously

dope tutorial

Thank you so much. This Tutorial is simple and fcking great. This helped me a lot! Keep up your work c:

dope video bro, very informative and understandable! (mad Paint SkiLLz)

Please make a video showing how to use Fruity compressor on different type of vocals... thanks

really good

if you dont know what a compressor does or dont really understand it, buy a fabfilter pro-c, its one of the best compressors and you SEE exactly what you do, so you will understand it 100%

so i put compression plugin on master channel?

Subbed, great tut. I understand the concept of compression and what it does. What I dont understand is when to use it? I just dont hear any difference. Only reason I would use it is on vocals, when some words are way louder then others, and bass cause not all bass notes tend to be the same volume. I cant hear the difference and find any reasons to use it on other elements. Pls some examples on that! ;)

What are some numbers for the spiky drums as far as the attack and release?

Godbless ya

you're good bruh Question: 1) Do I EQ before I Compress, or I compress before EQing? 2) What other effects can I possibly add to a Kick-drum, apart from the EQ and Compressor? Thanks!!!!

Is there a way to boost the low volume part of a sample i have with a compressor without effecting the peaks? There is a huge volume difference. I figured i could do it with a compressor with a negative ratio but it just boosts the peaks above the threshold. What i would need is to invert the function of the threshold so that it only effects everything BELOW it and leaves the Peaks as it is

hey bro, great tutorial! i might sound like a noob but im learning, with the threshold how come you only brang it down to 10db when it was peaking at 8db? Cause doesnt that mean its not doing anything as its not touching where its peaking? cheers bro!

Out of curiosity, when you use a compressor on the Master channel for mastering an actual song with Vocals/Adlibs, is there a set ratio you prefer to use for newer Hip-Hop songs in the styles of like: Gunna, Lil Baby, etc.? Also, if I’m using a visual compressor like the C1 on this same style, what’s a good general rule of thumb for setting threshold? Should I be letting go when it’s BARELY hitting the peaks and I see a little red? I heard it’s better to bring it down until you hear it actually working hard and then bring the knob bacc until you barely hear it and the red barely pumps. Accurate?