How to Use the Distressor Compressor to Mix Vocals

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How to Use the Distressor Compressor to Mix Vocals
There are few compressors revered as much as the Empirical Labs Distressor. This tutorial demonstrates how I use this iconic piece of studio gear to get the best sound out of a vocal recording. You can have the Distressor as a plugin or hardware unit to your studio setup and they both sound amazing on any source material. I am using the UAD version of this plugin, but the techniques will apply to any version of the plugin or hardware.
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@iamjoehill 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bro Wifey got those VOCALS, barely needed a damn mix! 🔥🔥🔥

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

Facts.

@rootcellarmusicstudiorobku519 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best demonstration I have seen and heard for the UAD version of the Distressor. You should pitch this to UAD as something they sponsor. Great job and thank you. I subbed and look forward to learning more form you.

@Critical187 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the info, I literally just got the uad distressor today and knew you had a video about it premiering, and needless to say, u stay dropping the 💎s thanks again man.

@chadwickwatkins6272 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial and presentation. Good vibes - I discovered some cool options I hadn’t tried before, esp with controlling the harshness in a vocal🙌🏾

@strease1112 3 жыл бұрын

Yo another great video! I’m learning everyday man and I gotta say it’s super fun every time see ya next one! 🙏

@kingcheflos602 3 жыл бұрын

Man!!!!! This is dope and your wife has a dope voice with all due respect.

@simmermusic3894 Жыл бұрын

Best video Ive seen on the UAD distressor! Sounds great!

@LivingLikeLarry722 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Just got the Apollo x4 . Now I’m using the distressor demo mode. And after this video the sound, sounds great. Definitely going to cop with this pua money LOL.

@theinfamousches1258 Жыл бұрын

I always look for your videos when I look up audio tutorials on KZfaq. Good shit, man. Thanks!

@Critical187 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the info, I literally just got the uad distressor today and knew you had a video about it premiering and needless to say I stay dropping the 💎s thanks again man.

@ryanreedtv3242 3 жыл бұрын

How much is the distressor UA plugin?

@Critical187 3 жыл бұрын

$150 right now I bought a huge bundle over Christmas for way cheaper tho. They always have sales and stacking plug ins makes them cheaper.

@koliop95 7 ай бұрын

SOLID demo bro! this thing sounds so dope. great vox to work with too!

@benjamnwv 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite engineer in the game! Wavy the truth

@martinklatt6937 2 ай бұрын

Great show. Thanks.

@hyperactivists9390 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation I’ve seen so far thx

@CHIG5748 Жыл бұрын

10:1 was the most natural sound. That lady has a voice! Clean machine. 👍

@marquezshimp6584 2 ай бұрын

UNDERRATED ASF! Give me vocals so much power without crushing it

@Nazmulaa_ 2 жыл бұрын

So grateful man thank you🙏🏾

@135alme 3 жыл бұрын

we went more videos like that, really learned great things here

@martinklatt6937 2 ай бұрын

Bruh...that is killer good. Shout out from Winnipeg!

@exothrill999 3 жыл бұрын

this plugin is amazing 🥰🥰😍

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Butter.

@darrellthomas3255 7 ай бұрын

You sold me on this. Thanks,

@angelalvarez6658 3 жыл бұрын

Yo wavy Wayne ! I appreciate your channel it’s giving me ideas to start building my dream studio. It would be dope if you make a video on how to connect outboard gear and how to use it. That would be super helpful ! Nobody on KZfaq actually explains on how to connect and use outboard gear so just an idea keep doing what your doing

@jacobmontes2330 3 жыл бұрын

If you join the Wavy Seals Elite you can ask him directly in our weekly Q & A 👀

@yiqwaba3833 Жыл бұрын

Man that's powerful I like it .

@ghighrolla711 Жыл бұрын

been using this as outboard gear for 20 years on Vox, gtrs. drum busses always great

@jKHAHN215PA Жыл бұрын

Inboxing you now bro ..💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾your wizzy is a rock star 💫 her voice is very powerful!!

@x3BobO Жыл бұрын

This was so super helpful! Thank you

@frankharley442 3 жыл бұрын

You have some serious plosives . Great video

@yiqwaba3833 Жыл бұрын

Wavey we being dope all day learning from you bro .

@Higgnz 3 жыл бұрын

I have the UAB. I recognize the plug-in. Those UAB plugins aren’t cheap! but they are very effective. I’m a loyal Waves customer but I will buy from other vendors if I really like what they have to offer.

@WillieFourMilli Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bl5122000 3 жыл бұрын

Couple goals fr

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@ayimsepulvedakallman5864 10 ай бұрын

Thank you bro

@slickonthebeat22 3 жыл бұрын

It's on sale right now, I grabbed this so quick

@lnd 3 жыл бұрын

Saw it in many racks ❤️ Damn im really waiting for ur videos... just drop it already 😂🙏🏼

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@dosiabeats5395 3 жыл бұрын

this was a great review!!!

@fremistudios 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Wayne. I'm looking to buy a real distressor. I like it. 🤓👍🏻

@keith-marvk-harrisii8666 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Wavy, you got my kids over here singing your wife's lyrics lol. I love the Distressor 🤟🏾

@musicinsession 8 ай бұрын

Mate you wife has some killer pipes! Amazing video btw!

@ronypierrot5799 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@kingvincent9835 2 жыл бұрын

I like the fried sizzle it gives my vocals. 🔥

@beatprocess Жыл бұрын

Subbed. Super great work here. Very informative.

@ssserotonin1373 2 жыл бұрын

Wayne I see you bopping to the lyrics “can’t let anything ever come between us” Wayne says yeah 🤣 bro you funny these tutorials good too

@MajikMuzq Жыл бұрын

High 5 on this tut learned a lot bro.

@mblackproductions5485 3 жыл бұрын

Good Vid Bro

@Micnif 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Your wife is a killer vocalist!

@daverichardson8557 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@444Inlakesh 3 жыл бұрын

Wavy Fam!!!

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@luv-tsa3692 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jusflow9182 10 ай бұрын

Damn, fam! Your girl can sing!

@wowowowow233 3 жыл бұрын

nice vid thx

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam.

@holywaterandgreentea Жыл бұрын

thanks

@YoungShizzie 3 жыл бұрын

🔥

@RohanRowe 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@ALTSProductions 3 жыл бұрын

I like to adjust the compression on vocals in the whole mix, I find if I compress the vocals solo I have to always go back and redo the work... just my take.

@headphones741 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. what headphones you wearin on this video?

@jluketechreviews7206 3 жыл бұрын

output knob to level match real quick before bypassing / unbypassing 🙏🏼

@nenofernando 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man! What Delay do you using here?

@tminor8516 3 жыл бұрын

Needed this vid ! I see so many people with the hardware in their studio , having the haRdware is better ???

@studio20music14 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have this plug in but will still be in the audience. I wonder if I can apply this tutorial to a waves DPR-402

@adammusic1124 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could, I watch many great tutorials like this one (and then take their advice given and utilise it on demo's and my existing plugin tools)... If you download the 15 day demo of comparable models, like for example you could download the IK Multimedia Comprexxor, or Softube Distressor or even Empirical Labs (the original hardware) software version, they all sound very similar (as I've done that) and then compare the one you download to the Waves DPR-402 and other compressors you have, you will be seriously surprised what sounds you can cook up with your existing plugins and how similar they'll be if not better... Give it a try it will improve your ears and knowledge on your existing tools also, I'm sure you will be surprised as I was with this exercise :-)

@royalinvasionproductionstv6370 Жыл бұрын

Great Vid fam!! Do you use this instead of a LA2A or in conjunction with??

@giagelato667 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾 Can you also do a video on how to record adlibs?

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

I posted a video on rap ad libs a few days ago

@giagelato667 3 жыл бұрын

@@waynewav I didn’t see it I’ll have to go back and look again. If you can post the link here that will be great too🙏🏾

@NJAYPRODUCTION 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on cla 2 compressor

@phantom_him 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I've been looking for that modular hexagonal light thing you have in the background. I've seen it in a few videos online. Got a link/name? Thanks.

@patxiplg 3 жыл бұрын

yO bro what camera and lens are you exactly using? your videos look sick!

@juanmar910 2 жыл бұрын

hee yoo which is the best way to use it? after record as first insert setted like a 1176 and then a la2a? or in parallel hard comp or should i put it while recording?? all for vocals i want thanks man !!

@clb3664 2 жыл бұрын

wow what a difference

@matthewutley5370 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea why I get some distortion when applying even just a mild routine compression? I use a Rode NT2 mic through a Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB, and stock Pro Tools plugins. I've tried moving the mic and changing distance between myself and the mic, but doesn't seem to help. I record in a bedroom so not an ideal space, but I've not had this issue in the past.

@pillotidalcyst3881 2 жыл бұрын

What compressor?

@novahslp7742 3 жыл бұрын

Aye bro do a video on how to mix in audiotonic

@teeaymusik9811 3 жыл бұрын

Best compressor ever. There is a free version of it!!! called modern deathcore compressor

@vipuldive6091 2 жыл бұрын

💐🙏🏻💐

@waynewav 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽

@LakerFan 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Wayne! Anywhere I can hit you up for some advice?

@jacobmontes2330 3 жыл бұрын

Join the Wavy Seals Elite and you can talk to him directly through our weekly Q & A

@itsyaboygauge9994 3 жыл бұрын

what unison pre are you using? or are you using an external pre?

@T.Y.P.A 2 жыл бұрын

yo what's good Wayne mane do you have any videos on Ableton?

@jontay2002 3 жыл бұрын

I been curious about the hardware.. i have a manley core mic pre witch has a built in compressor would the actual unit benefit me? (Analog not uad)

@JamarConley 3 жыл бұрын

What type of compression do you use most? The distressor is a VCA(Voltage Controlled Amp.) compressor. There are 4 different types of compression VCA, FET, Optical, and Variable Mu(Tube).

@jontay2002 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamarConley just the built in compressor that is on my Manley core mic pre

@kelvinwilkins8406 9 ай бұрын

What would you pick if you had a choice 1176 an 2A or the Distressor for vocals mainly rap an singing vocals

@darkestpointofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Do you usually eq vocal before compression?

@trippinnick 3 жыл бұрын

I have UAV portal for synthesizer. what else can you UAV falcon be used for? if anybody knows let me know I also use hybrid l o o m I have all kinds of instrument plugins top shelf so if somebody can maybe point me in that the right direction to that bless you Wayne look at you at all look at you mom from another mother get at me big dog I want to preciate everything you're doing for all of us.

@YoungFreshAndFly23 3 жыл бұрын

Hey wavy do you use the Fatso?

@YoungShizzie 3 жыл бұрын

I’m using Logic Pro

@gordito1723 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I just tuned in 8:57 am. No problem though it's up lol

@STMENTNETWORK 3 жыл бұрын

U like the hardware better then the plug-in?

@drumswagger1 2 жыл бұрын

do you use 2 on vocals or just one

@CRURayality 3 жыл бұрын

Bro Wayne, what are u using as a mix controller?

@adammusic1124 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a Presonus Faderport, I have one of them too, they're awesome and make life easier when mixing, but take a bit of learning :-)

@MozwGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. This is clearly SZA's vocal secret sauce. Make me wanna record Ctrl myself.

@teeaymusik9811 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that compressor is so good mane

@thesousshowbusiness619 3 жыл бұрын

SALUTES UP FAMILY

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@jupimakertv3341 3 жыл бұрын

Show how to mixed baet

@Drelly_ 3 жыл бұрын

Is this meant to premiere at 1am or was this an accident? Lol

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

This was def not planned. Thought I set it for 9am. Lol. Oh well

@anthemmakersmusic Жыл бұрын

I thought UAD had that locked?

@julianandresmedinarueda2621 Жыл бұрын

you have a serial compressor here.. mmm :D

@trippinnick 3 жыл бұрын

big brother Wayne what do I need to do to get back into the elite? like where I left off not like where you got just hit me up on Instagram and my DM please and thank you sir. I have all the wave plugins now so it's going down YGN FAMILY

@JamarConley 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people upload a video for a later date?

@waynewav 3 жыл бұрын

Idk man I hate when they do that. 😂

@anthemmakersmusic Жыл бұрын

Waves got a Distressor?

@jit9566 3 жыл бұрын

Who’s here rn

@najinelson6742 3 жыл бұрын

Distressor a classic compressor??? It is a pretty new one! Fairchild for instance is classic afaik that was used when music productions had some quality. Distressor and API2500 are new comps, not classic

@donsanmafia3846 3 жыл бұрын

If you download a template will it work on a turreted version of protools 10?

@theexile1155 3 жыл бұрын

You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9). HALLELUYAH!(PRAISE YE YAH!)

@tommyface5756 Күн бұрын

YOUR WIFE VOCALS ARE TOP..

@mamilyfamily Жыл бұрын

video on this verse smack or it is not even worth the comparison

@officialpoa3171 2 жыл бұрын

*Madd thanks to Allah, that I am not SUBJECTED TO having to use pro-tools or any avid product or studio one! Those vocals sound thin, flat and like they are recorded in treble... It aint her fault though. SMH*

@dogpatch75 7 ай бұрын

Very informative. ...But throw away the autotune! Autotune a scourge that is quickly dumbing down the ear of the audience. Any "artist" who must rely on autotune is no artist!

@3jahel7 2 ай бұрын