Are You Using This Compression Trick? - Upwards Compression Tutorial

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3 жыл бұрын

What is upwards compression? It's a relatively unknown trick you might be missing from your mixing and mastering tool kit. In this video, I introduce upwards compression and share some free plugins to help you use this technique.
It's good for:
Boosting the quiet parts of an audio signal without squashing the punchy transients.
Bringing more "room" or "ambience" forward in recordings.
Reducing the dynamic range of an audio signal.
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► Compression Explained Video: • The RIGHT way to use C...
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@Makker_1 3 жыл бұрын

I think the hardest part of mixing and mastering is hearing what you're doing!

@VaibhavPandita 3 жыл бұрын

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@SnarkyKyu 3 жыл бұрын

Disgusting, a max supporter, truly a disgrace to the human race

@VaibhavPandita 3 жыл бұрын

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@JTFuller 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, you are one of the most intelligent people out there explaining plugins and just mixing.. Wow man.. Thank you so much for another amazing tutorial..

@jordangressman5164 Жыл бұрын

if you’re looking for more “high level” mixing concepts to soak up, the sonic scoop podcast changed my whole perspective on audio and mixing!

@JTFuller Жыл бұрын

@@jordangressman5164 ok

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Upwards compression is not the same as expansion. I cover this at the end of the video but I will likely make a further video to clear this topic up. It’s clear that many have been taught expansion and compression wrong, as they are almost the opposite of each other. Remember that this can be used on vocals, drums, synths etc. Try it out and hear the results! Thanks for watching :)

@djeio 3 жыл бұрын

we on a date or sumn? what's with this romantic lighting lol. Thanks for the knowledge youve really helped my talent this past year

@gautamrawat900 3 жыл бұрын

Can this be used as gain automation for vocals to get consistent signal before mixing? Please reply Michael 🙏🙏

@untouchableMCs 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect I was just talking about this. Like Just now

@indibiningingman6510 3 жыл бұрын

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@MrRickChase 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be good to consider Waves' f6 dynamic eq as a sort of multiband compression? To be honest, especially with its decent sale price and overall ease of use, it's become one of my favorite plugins to use for multiple purposes including mid-side eq-ing

@LuchitoCarrera 3 жыл бұрын

Been wondering about this, glad to know it's a thing!

@samkenny3075 3 жыл бұрын

Well said with that last bit about transient processors being a more efficient tool than compressors in a lot of instances

@cdrchrrs 3 жыл бұрын

Without knowing what I was doing, I used upward compression in a live church setting today. Lesson learned in the mix: it was easier to balance vocals to music tracks, but I had to watch out for gain jumps thanks to the higher sensitivity to feedback in the room. Thanks for helping me to understand why it worked AND why it’s a tricky beast in a live enclosed setting.

@niladrisarkar9839 3 жыл бұрын

Before this video, I only knew that OTT is only about playing with the depth knob. But now, I got the full information to do further experiments with other knobs along with the depth knob. Thank You for this tip 👍🏻

@Makker_1 3 жыл бұрын

Same, I never knew you could adjust the threshold! 🔥

@niladrisarkar9839 3 жыл бұрын

@@Makker_1 yeah... This is such a great way. 🔥

@noone6905 3 жыл бұрын

This concept of upwards compression is something I’ve needed and to find out the stuff I have already does that is a relief.

@duskytcg 3 жыл бұрын

The way you structure your videos is so amazing. Thanks for sharing more knowledge with us. As a beginner, these are gems

@markhopkins5352 2 жыл бұрын

You explain and demonstrate techniques so incredibly well! 🙏🏻

@zwsh89 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video as part of a playlist I made of videos from this channel that are all about audio engineering, or rather, a mix of videos from In The Mix about Mixing... it's my "In The Mix mix mix!"

@gregroxbeatbox5669 3 жыл бұрын

Showing it with the negative ratio inside the compressor really was the key to understand how it works🙌You have a great talent to explain things, thanks for teaching 🙏

@Keroser1983 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Michael! You are right that this is a uncharted territory, not known so much. I admit that I have started to use recently and benefit from all these. Thank you again!

@DerekPower 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve also heard it described as low-level compression and I’ve had good luck with it on synth lines. I used Waves MV2 for this and I know Waves has been contentious over the years, I think this is a plug-in that is solid in concept and layout. It does exactly what it does and nothing more.

@phadrus 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this exact video. Thanks!

@shakuniren1431 3 жыл бұрын

Coooool🤯... Thanks Michael for bringing up new topics.

@dtwink12 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I've watched while wearing my studio headphones. I can actually hear what you're talking about now! Another great video, keep it up.

@SoulGnosis 3 жыл бұрын

As usual brilliant content Michael thankyou for all the efforts you put into these videos. 👍

@therealtblstudio 3 жыл бұрын

Upwards compression has really changed my mixes and masters. Great video. Not much out there about it that I've come across.

@declice 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Found this video at the perfect time. Was mastering and one song called for exactly this and i found my ozone compressor had this feature. Worked like a charm!

@Zaheer-Abbas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this concept in simple and understandable way.

@DanDDirges 3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt you are the best. Finding your channel has been a blessing. I`ve learned a lot.

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@briankingart 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome production/design tip. And the expansion info helped too. TYVM Michael! Your channel's "look" is great, btw.

@timflatus 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained thank you. This is the first video of yours I've watched and I have to say I was immediately drawn in by your presentation and the general sound quality, the latter is kind of important if you're teaching audio production

@fn51_official 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you very much for the high-quality content :)

@Krazy017 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, your channel is loaded with priceless content

@pumpkinwarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Finally!! I'm finding a way to do this! Thanks man

@StratovariusFTW 3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty amazing how every single one of your videos teaches me something new and extremely useful that I didn't know. Clicking one of your videos is a 100% guarantee to become a little smarter

@iamjianus 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks Michael!!

@travisburch4342 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are just solidly and consistently awesome and delightful!

@MdBeatz30 3 жыл бұрын

You provide usefull tips and technique and easily understood ,,thank you so much michael

@OriginalRaveParty 3 жыл бұрын

You are the perfect teacher. Thank you Sir ☺️

@iainmackenzieUK 3 жыл бұрын

super ! Many thanks - really clear and useful

@absoluteunit30 3 жыл бұрын

This is something I've been wondering about for years. I didn't even think it was possible. Thank you for this video.

@kedskies 3 жыл бұрын

Same here mate

@rojoratatatata4002 11 ай бұрын

Thanks to you I found two free plugins that have helped me so much in my mastering, god bless you!

@marianojrivera8101 3 жыл бұрын

I actually used this technique in the past. I love that I'm not the only one doing it. Just a quick piece of advice for a lot of people. I'm not saying Nova is the all in one tool but if you need to practice compressing, use Nova and see how your audio is being treated with it's RTA capabilities

@gabrieltoscano4440 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed right now thanks bro I have these plugins too so this is awesome!

@afakkobyab5982 7 ай бұрын

Your channel is a library of information. Thank you very much, much respect from Türkiye.

@musicalstrategy8261 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for the last video it was supper helpful at the perfect timing.

@andycook1887 4 ай бұрын

I've been "messing with" my DAW (FL) for years and I still have so much to learn! Thanks for this interesting new addition to my knowledge!

@vosaemify 4 ай бұрын

It's endless! Super endless 😊

@ThomsenTower 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’ve often wondered why transient designers don’t get more attention, so was glad to see you mentioning them at the end.

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I think because they are simple and effect they don’t get mentioned very often. There is no real secret or special technique to apply and they usually sound great with little skill!

@PapiChulo-lt6ju 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i really needed this Michael

@finntodoroki 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael, I didnt know a compressor can do this until i saw this video. All thanks to your insta story update.

@renebrossard 3 ай бұрын

Videos can be timeless. This is still very helpful. Much appreciated. BTW, I subscribed because of this.

@davidrea8833 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information.Thanks!

@darlawkopx 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you really explaing those plugins very . thanks ,I understand your tutorials easily . keep it up..! I know and understand fl through your tutorials . thanks

@matarmusic 3 жыл бұрын

finally learned what the upwd and dnwd parameters do in OTT lol. thanks Michael!

@josipvulic5471 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of these topic and yes highly unused techniques for sure!

@NickNitro 3 жыл бұрын

thanks lad, appreciate the tutorial.

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick

@anaellecase6605 3 жыл бұрын

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@MixingGBP 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insights on this topic. I’ve been looking for some alternatives to the upward compressor I use in Reason. I’ll have to try these.

@guitarbrad 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@corvette1330 3 жыл бұрын

The most skilled person on KZfaq for learning audio processing and stuff.

@TheBigglibovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Next great and usefull video! Thank You:)

@etkumlu 3 жыл бұрын

thanks micheal you are the best

@mikebriganti2187 3 жыл бұрын

THANX MY MAN. YOU HAVE BEEN VERY VERY HELPFUL.

@FLH3official 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, thank you very much.

@manasiangal1405 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are my favourite time of my life. 🤙🏻

@kvrpmusic2003 3 жыл бұрын

Your teaching means a lot for me and helped me a looooooot💗💗💗

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm happy to help.

@baymax001 3 жыл бұрын

I was carefully watching your maximus tutorial and then this video comes up... I will save this for later ❤️

@thedarkstars5601 3 жыл бұрын

Really thankfull for this one ❤️

@bigkid757 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Just subscribed

@jeremymarfonkrmah1989 3 жыл бұрын

i love your dedication

@claudius3124 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well explained! Thanks! Have a great day! ;-)

@sabboumusicc 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much !!!!

@azzafadaly 3 жыл бұрын

Great information

@mangaas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was actually helpfull

@antoniusguntoro2052 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you michael

@jobimboy 7 ай бұрын

Upward compression on transients only is really good it’s make your mixes sound alive bubbly

@conanliquid 3 жыл бұрын

Waves MV2 is great for this. A technique I use daily. Thanks dude.

@rojoratatatata4002 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

@debadattathakur2016 3 жыл бұрын

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@kvrpmusic2003 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤my teacher!love you!!!🤩

@foketesz Ай бұрын

Klanghelm, of course. Kings of sc filtering. Great box, glad you highlighted it. Great video!

@cvrtonic 3 жыл бұрын

You are a legend my dude.

@crissfiles 3 жыл бұрын

Hi very useful tutorial. it seems like a magic when you can increase the impact of the sound without hitting the treaded top "zero" level

@RLT_Official_Music 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of my top teachers. Thank you. Please keep updating us......Ooo...by the way, I really like the beat!! Maybe I'll use it... hahahaha.... Thanks again!!!

@ArnavityMusic 3 жыл бұрын

TDR Nova is mind blowing. Came to know about it from this channel only and my god, as Michael said, no mix goes without it!

@kylemlsantos97 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome plug-in

@Dave-te9tl 3 жыл бұрын

These are essentially the two main features of Boost by UrsaDSP. The focus control on that is an upwards limiter and the emphasis control is a transient processor / enhancer. Using a proper lookahead upward limiter and transient processor is a great alternative to traditional downward limiters if you want to control the volume and the character separately.

@TracingFlares 3 ай бұрын

great Channel man😊

@miheehan5724 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tylergoudy4843 3 жыл бұрын

The key to mixing is just turning up OTT on every noise in the mix 💯

@kvrpmusic2003 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve a lot more subscribes bro🥺

@iamjurell 3 жыл бұрын

This is something I've been doing for quite a while out of sheer ignorance - it just seemed to work, so I didn't really think about it.

@debdootmanna 3 жыл бұрын

Upwards Compression, I use it while using OTT!! I love it. It anyhow makes the sound louder 😂

@aabc 3 жыл бұрын

Ott is multiband compander

@somedude4487 3 жыл бұрын

Ott creates tons of problems though so you shouldn't really use it

@bennycgul2261 3 жыл бұрын

OTT is good for sound design not mixing. It causes major phase issues

@clj7544 3 жыл бұрын

Liked the video! Is it the same to increase the volume and then regularly compress it?

@JostSchwider 3 жыл бұрын

👍 - thanx again!

@nikhillekhra 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@samudranilhaldar3000 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much....😍😍actually I'm nothing without you...I'm just a beginner and learned in pro just from you to how to make music just like a music production. Without you I will be dead....can I expect getting a heart from you🤗🥺Pls..

@orphicstudiotraphiphopbeat9711 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant brilliant

@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michielmaring660 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the kick! What name or description should I be looking for to find similar sounding kick drums?

@chris_share 3 жыл бұрын

My understanding of the DC1A3 is that the Negative button introduces a negative compression ratio. This is used for pumping effects but it's not upwards compression. A similar feature is found on Elysia's mpressor. There are actually very few compressors that allow upwards compression - the Flux compressors are one example but they call it "DeExpansion".

@VikrantMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@salimtpl7663 3 жыл бұрын

New profil pic...great New video settings...great Teaching....great Overall great

@canceroushit5933 3 жыл бұрын

OTT was a game changer for me I’ll always love stacking it and making glitchy nightmare noises

@yashdadhich2493 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@johannesbeatz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@thankgod4sk8ting 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on upwards compression vs upwards expansion

@jakedustino 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutotial, thing is that OTT changes the phase specially on Drums,that's why need to be careful with compressor on Drums cuz they usually changes the phase. rest of tutorial great.