Young Guru's Essentials of Audio Mixing: How to Use Compression
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In this lesson taken from Young Guru's Skillshare class, "Soundcheck: The Essentials of DIY Audio Mixing," learn how to properly apply compression to your mix.
Throughout his illustrious and decorated career, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton has earned a reputation as one of the most renowned recording and mixing engineers in music today, having worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rick Ross, Drake, T.I., Kanye West and Eminem. Young Guru has most recently been working to elevate the discourse of audio engineering philosophy by emerging onto the college lecture circuit as one of the subject's most distinguished and dignified speakers, and further proving why he is one of audio's most important minds and essential voices.
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@dopeduwanaa3659 8 жыл бұрын
This is better than school. I'm an Audio Engineer major
@inkisthename 3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@wishwashstudios437 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@jaydevinexo 3 жыл бұрын
That's crazy I self taught myself how to audio engineer I'm sure people that went to school would look at my mixes and say I'm doing certain things wrong however I guarantee my mixes sound better than most people that went to school for audio engineering thanks to people like guru lol
@IIIJDubsIII 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaydevinexo Mixing is all about feel no doubt its how you like it
@Macck0 3 жыл бұрын
He's in Sae institute, as you can see from the logo on the door, and they teach it like this
@beeisbad 6 жыл бұрын
I've been a producer for a loooong time, and have worked in some of the most renowned studios (Power Station, Quad, Electric lady, Sigma, Green Street, SONY, etc.) with some of the best engineers in the game. In fact, I am directly responsible for promoting Tony Mazerati from assistant engineer to ENGINEER (at Sigma Sound). And I gotta say... this is the ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial on compression "simplified" I have EVER heard and seen! Salute to this young bro!! Excellent!... F'kn Excellent!
@tvd-theremedy2515 8 жыл бұрын
Man, I'd pay ANYTHING to just come sit in the studio for a day, and watch somebody like Guru just do what he does. I can't even imagine how much you could learn from just watching every little move, and hearing what the results are.
@SkyFelixMusic 8 жыл бұрын
Go become an intern at a studio
@nickmay1933 7 жыл бұрын
Skyler Felix there's no studios in my area
@RalphLBaer Жыл бұрын
Anything???
@BEAT_NERD 25 күн бұрын
Id do that with baby face he's a legend
@BEAT_NERD 25 күн бұрын
@@SkyFelixMusici need to do that
@trevorknox4097 10 жыл бұрын
finally a guy who is very well informed, lays it out in a logical and easy to understand way - and USES A BADASS MUSICAL EXAMPLE.
@00invinceable00 3 жыл бұрын
He explained this better than most of the hundreds of videos I’ve seen online.
@inflowencial 10 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend. He knows his production. Gangster, white, asian accented, or jamaican, who cares. I understand everything Young Guru is saying here which has helped me to understand compression more. Forget how the speech comes out and base your judgement off of the lesson he has given us. If you feel his information is invalid then leave a comment. Why even say, " glad he wasn't a gangbanger." it is unnecessary. And for those getting mad at the guy, its a personal assumption from what he has seen in the past. Should you be called ignorant for trying to act polite when your natural tone is raspy and "hood," NO. But the ignorant will try to brand ignorance on non ignorant people. Have a good day, and good luck mixing music World. #Peace
@jimmyhooks 3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone actually say these things about Guru? Lol
@maydntplay123 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like those are bias you are trying to work through
@Tioleles 8 жыл бұрын
I've watched tons of videos about compression because i have never really understood it, but this, in 60 seconds beat them all, GREAT explanation, suscribed
@dvsn23 10 жыл бұрын
Cool video, I understood the basic idea of compression but this shed a little more light on it, without being too overly technical.
@CPtheCreator 9 жыл бұрын
He did a phenomenal job. I agree totally ...
@mindwis3 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, i can't believe that Young Guru himself is explaining compression to me :D The internet can be amazing place..
@caleblatreille8224 9 жыл бұрын
came more as a fan of Young Guru than feeling like i needed another tutorial on compression but this was honestly the best quick explanation i've ever heard. thanks for putting this together and will def check the rest!
@langhilau 8 жыл бұрын
I applauded this young man's ability to take very complex subject and explain it in a way even a pure novice can understand. More and more ham radio operators are using mixers and compression with their microphones in an effort to have the best audio and to tailor the audio so it can be heard through atmospheric noise. He has a great future in the recording industry.
@cparksaffluent 8 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Elliott He has a great past lol
@mlaws11291 8 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Elliott Dog he did like most of Jay-Z's albums after 1999, he did Kanye's early albums in addition to many others. Look him up, Young Guru is a living legend.
@langhilau 8 жыл бұрын
I apologize for not knowing this gentleman's rep but, being a rather old and dusty white person I may not have any of his work in my library of LPs. I have taken the time to read a bit about Mr. Young Guru's bio and far be from me to applaud his work, when it appears most of the population below 30 already know of him. Now if I could get him to come over and help me set the compression on my microphone which by the way are older than he is. Mr. E
@gsantoro2690 6 жыл бұрын
in hip hop is is one of the best out there with over 20 maybe 25 years of experience working with top teir rappers mainly getting started with jayz and sculpting jayz sounds. he probably also learned and pick out trips from the best and I wouldn't doubt that he schooled Kanye West on a couple of tips (hopefully Keynes ego didn't get in the way and he walked out learning something instead of having a pissing contest with you guys guru)
@snowdjagha 6 жыл бұрын
I stopped reading when you said "young man". He's been a legend in the hip hop world for about 2 decades!
@aricsinger10 7 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best audio engineering explanation I have ever watched. Keep these tutorials coming.
@completebeats8771 3 жыл бұрын
OK, can we recognize the soft flex of him pulling up 'Superstition' session tracks in order to teach us about compression?
@bendavies8129 3 жыл бұрын
The original multitrack is available online. Pretty cool to hear everything isolated
@adamskinny6125 3 жыл бұрын
@@bendavies8129 for free?
@bendavies8129 3 жыл бұрын
@@adamskinny6125 Yeah, you can find it using google. I think it was released for educational reasons
@tcbritt10 7 жыл бұрын
Finally! Someone who actually explains it for others and doesn't just demo a video. Good job! Great info!
@neuromonkey 9 жыл бұрын
Holy moley. I can't tell you how many explanations and technical descriptions of I've read, and how many hours I've spent messing around with various hardware and software compressors. Thank you, thank you for your clear and lucid explanation. There are so few people who are great at their craft who are also great teachers. I really appreciate your taking the time to make this.
@tayloreverard9706 6 жыл бұрын
This is the most clear and coherent explaination oh a compressor on the internet.. I'm convinced. Good job guys.
@griffinmusicinc 7 жыл бұрын
The simplest explanation on the subject of compression I've ever heard. Thanks, bro! My mixing skills have gone from novice to advanced in under ten minutes.
@EqDior 6 жыл бұрын
Guru's engineering wisdom is out of this world!
@jamiegallacher6378 8 жыл бұрын
This young guru fella, explains the tech without sending our brains to mush. The best and easiest to understand video I've seen yet. Good work and thank you for sharing YG. :)
@dannymcneal 6 жыл бұрын
You kept my attention throughout your entire presentation-bravo! While this is a technical subject, so many other presenters keep the level overly technical, without saying, “So what does that mean?” Thanks for keeping it simple.
@TheJerzyslugga 7 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video over a dozen times and on the 20th time I finally and truly get it THANKS GURU
@volcomstoned876 8 жыл бұрын
I play guitar and build guitar pedals, but seriously your allowing me to record my works of art with grace and to do the effects justice and for that I need to thank you
@the1songwriter Жыл бұрын
This is THE BEST explination of compression I have ever come across. What can't others delineate it in this way? Many, many thanks, Young Guru.
@Noruego 6 жыл бұрын
He’a one hell of a teacher. I’d do anything to get classes from him 👌🏻
@evorlando710 7 жыл бұрын
I Just paused the video at 1:56 to comment and say that this guy explained compressor the way it was supposed to! Damn. I feel like I lost a year of my life because of the other tutorials. Still grateful for each and one of them.
@mariostacy5867 9 жыл бұрын
FYI for everyone here who does engineer audio. There is an amazing plug in called vocal rider by waves. I find it to be a very useful tool in riding vocals.
@illmagnetic 9 жыл бұрын
great explanation!! What do I mean by that.. I mean that it's awesome, what do I mean by that? I mean that you explained it very well, what do I mean by that? I mean what I mean. Excellent!
@TheDanielShepherd 9 жыл бұрын
Hahaha you beat me to it. What do I mean by that? I mean you made the joke first.
@youngbricks3844 6 жыл бұрын
Young Guru is why Jay-Z sounds so good on a track
@RedlightRecordsStudio 10 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of this guy, but clearly he knows what he's talking about and is very exacting and articulate. Then one of my hipper friends told me this guys pedigree, and it makes it all that more pertinent. Thanks Guru.
@joesphclifton9730 10 жыл бұрын
He did a lot of Jay-Z's early work i'm talking blueprint days and maybe before
@draleighd 6 жыл бұрын
Jay'z engineer and many others also.
@jmac2050 6 жыл бұрын
he is articulate, but he replaced on one idiom for another (squash for compression, is not saying much). A compressor is basically an automatic volume control, threshold point of volume to start, ratio: how much volume to turn down, attack: when to start, and release: how long to hold the volume down.
@blvcksnowbeatz 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this years ago and my understanding of compression completely improved. I came to say Thank You Guru 🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏾
@Ahren-ji5om 7 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of explanation I've been hunting for for a while now, and crazy thankful I finally came across this.
@MingCash 5 жыл бұрын
IT FEELS SOOOO DAMN GOOD TO HAVE THE SAME PLUG WITH THE MASTER....I LOVE HIS CLASS
@JojoJuhbo 10 жыл бұрын
You just blew my mind. I've been having a hard time understanding compression and this little tutorial finally helped me to understand the basics. Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.
@CPtheCreator 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah ... compression isn't the easiest thing to grasp. He did a great job. I agree.
@JabSugarAnderson 4 жыл бұрын
Guru, Ladies Jam by Little Brother that you produced is one of the most dazzling hip hop songs in history for me. Pure class. Bless bro.
@stephendelacruzone 9 жыл бұрын
Masterclass from a Master Producer! #IBowDownToTheMaster #YoungGuruKnows
@thevibe2985 6 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation on compression, you explain it perfectly!
@HeismanDeleon 7 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I've watched countless hours of tutorials waiting to hear this. Thanks bro.
@akashshravan_ 5 жыл бұрын
i've been watching a lot of video's on compression and literally, this man has it all summed up right here and explained in the best way possible!
@hostnik777 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know who YG was before this, but he is a fantastic teacher.
@swatiks.p7868 3 жыл бұрын
Jay Z's go to audio engineer 👌👌
@KaneLono 6 жыл бұрын
I hardly ever meet anybody that actually understands compression. This is a great little seminar. If you just can't understand compression.. you might as well find a different line of work.
@jcrio3222 8 жыл бұрын
THE best explanation of compression I have heard on the web! Thank you so much!
@WavyLayz 7 жыл бұрын
You explained compression so well. Now I am less confused, but I got more work to do! Thanks. Thanks a lot.
@ddrum121 7 жыл бұрын
this dude literally explains everything so everyone can understand, legit af
@chordsofglory4076 4 жыл бұрын
this guy knows his things.. for so many years i have been struggling to understand compression and how funny and easy is it... thanks man
@MatrixxSoundlab 9 жыл бұрын
Compression is the ONE THING that gives me the hardest time wrapping my head around and mastering. This is a good look Young Guru!
@MatrixxSoundlab 9 жыл бұрын
Compression: The threshold tells the compressor went to work once it goes above that level compression begins. Compression ratio tells the compressor how hard to work. If it's set to 1:3, then for every 3 decibals the compressor will allow 1 to pass. Release determines how long it takes to get back to the normal level. I would set it quick for hitting instruments like kicks and snares but slower for vocals so that it sounds more natural. You also want to have it set longer for things like basses and with things to have trails so that the tail isn't cut off. Be mindful when raising the floor level because you don't want to raise things that may have made it into the recording like the sound of an air conditioner or just a background hum. Consider "riding the track" with volume automation so that you're not over compressing it.
@CamGroves 10 жыл бұрын
Guru explains compression better than any other compression tutorial on here.
@meikerieger2899 6 жыл бұрын
Is cause he is black and enlightened since birth. Truth
@CEOGEOVANI 5 жыл бұрын
@@meikerieger2899 color has nothing to do with this dawg. stop it.
@therealxurxxfan5853 4 жыл бұрын
CEO GEOVANI fr
@rwalden87 6 жыл бұрын
This dude is an incredible teacher, very clear and easy to understand.
@Motizzie95 10 жыл бұрын
Damn Guru, I thought I was already good with my compression game and you broke it down for me even more. Thanks again for your hard work and contribution to the culture.
@davismillard3822 8 жыл бұрын
Wow...I was just searching around to find out about compression and found this. GREAT job, sir!!! You answered every single one of my questions and more in an easy to understand for an old guy way!! Really, really appreciate you sharing this. Thanks!
@nakiap2596 10 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!!!! After watching a video that's only 9 mins long I have an understanding of something that's been a mystery to me. Each and every detail was explained in a way I could understand. Young Guru you're awesome at this...please continue!
@Bembesito 7 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explain things. Best vid on this I've seen! Will be watching all of them. Thanx brother !
@Tsolargaming 9 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent lesson! I am very appreciative of how explanatory the lecture was. I've just gotten into the idea of engineering my own music and for a barren mind looking to drown out dry everlasting questions, the flow of information was refreshing. I'll be sure to refer back here for notes as I mix.
@samuellorenz3249 7 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this video sooner! I figured out compression from other videos and trial and error. Mostly error thanks to the other videos. You did an awesome job of clearly explaining function and practical application! Bravo!
@kaydunk3149 9 жыл бұрын
I watched this a couple months ago when I first got in audio and didn't quite understand but months later now that I have some knowledge under my belt I appreciate and understand him and this video a lot more
@jimmywheelo 6 жыл бұрын
Very clear and easy to understand
@abaddon416 6 жыл бұрын
Who the hell thumbs down this explanation?!This is probably the best explanation I’ve heard on compression.
@pdlrkpdlrk9971 10 жыл бұрын
I have never heard anyone explain compression as well as this. Thanks :)
@peterworam45 10 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation of compression I've ever come across. Thank you so much for the explanation and the context for the different compression components. Also, thanks so much for the mixing pointers, particularly with regards to riding and driving the mix.
@buckneva 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for speaking in laymen terms. We are on here looking for answers, all too often guys are just trying to impress us with their engineering nomenclature. Very helpful, thanks.
@i2sharr 9 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is very clear, keeps me interested by the way he explains. Actually I loved it!
@HSVDEE Жыл бұрын
Bru you killed that explanation I took it in better than I ever have. I always watch videos to keep me up on my toes. I appreciate you.
@harshnotes 9 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful explanation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've struggled with compression on my vocals for so long.
@mcspeaker4thedead 10 жыл бұрын
this is great... easy to understand and very helpful... thanks
@KyuTheArtist601 7 жыл бұрын
This was so good I'm thinking of becoming a student of skillshare very soon! The information is very detailed and Guru also hit on a couple of key questions that I wondered about but never sought answers to as well! Love This!
@kennethkwong1278 9 жыл бұрын
It's really a great lesson. Concise and precise, straight to the points !
@hyenaLordSaveUs 6 жыл бұрын
Young Guru is a great teacher
@AboveTheInfluence2024 9 жыл бұрын
Subscribed man you really help me understand a new way of editing. I'm a independent artist that has to do most of the final cuts in our group down in Georgia and your videos helped me a lot. If I ever make it I'll make sure to give you credit man. Thanks
@SS17MUSIC 7 жыл бұрын
Just like everyone else is saying this was a fantastic explanation of compression. Great job Guru and thank you!
@parkertimothy3971 9 жыл бұрын
I worked at Nyquist studio with their engineer Raz Klinghoffer, best mix engineer I've worked with so far
@hopelovebreathe 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Best explanation I have heard yet of the effect of the effect... . Makes good sense indeed. Well put. Thumbs up Brother!
@seanyoung9014 5 жыл бұрын
This is the exact lesson taught at Omega Studios school in Rockville MD where he and I both went. Awesome instructors there.
@UmaRecordings 10 жыл бұрын
Good teacher. Can you do a video on EQ for bassy male vocals and panning Vocals in choruses ?
@Skolotoi 9 жыл бұрын
Truest explanation of how compression ties into mixing ever..
@jasperhartsuijker5688 8 жыл бұрын
5:55 please remember how important this is whenever you're working on a mix.
@unclemiltys 8 жыл бұрын
Good explanation. I have been struggling by other means to grasp these basics unsuccessfully. The basics are laid out here in such an easy to understand and apply way.Thanks !!!
@FatDaddiFox 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much i am an artist that is now engineering and i think this was perfect, i had a new understanding for what i am doing in this area. all makes perfect sense now
@potter9161 Жыл бұрын
It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.
@b.s.5679 3 жыл бұрын
This is about the best explanation of compression I've heard. Cheers Gu.
@creamycubby 6 жыл бұрын
Dude, you explained this so well for me! Thank you 🙏🏽
@timtaylor7731 10 жыл бұрын
Outstanding tutorial presented in such a clear cut, and easy to understand presentation that it is hard to imagine improving on this! Well done!
@MichaelDBauer 7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation. You are definitely a commander of your skill. People don't understand how important the man at the console really is. Had to subscribe so I can learn more. I played my own instruments, recorded it and engineered my own songs (the best I could with Home Studio 2004 XL with my limited knowledge) on my youtube channel. I wish I could go back after watching your videos and re-engineer it, but it was done more than a decade ago with Windows XP.
@YAYYEE 7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing that u have a Stevie wonder session
@minusED 2 жыл бұрын
Stellar explanation - super clear and 100% on the essence of the subject. Thanks!
@jeffd582 9 жыл бұрын
thank you!, I really liked the part you shared about the vocal loudness being on par with the snare.
@ikennafunken9306 9 жыл бұрын
had the pleasure of hearing him speak live in NYC. Amazing stories, I'm sure many of you were there
@tuneroneff 8 жыл бұрын
so simple!!!!!!!! definitely the best expleination i ever heard. thank you so much for sharing your skills. blessins.
@MrKydaman 10 жыл бұрын
wow! Dude can break it down. Well done sir.
@Jusreal69 9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.I learned plenty.Thank you for doing such a thorough job.
@SupremeArtistry 8 жыл бұрын
Magnificent and very comprehensive tutorial! Much appreciated, keep it up!!
@jahnlion9382 9 жыл бұрын
Truly grateful for this video, and it's speaker... So much love and gratitude family.
@mr.bryannnnn 7 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!! You're amazing at what you do!!! Thank you for your explanation, it was very clear and concise!!!
@HiphopPosse 10 жыл бұрын
Great and clear tutorial. One of the best on the tube. Thank you very much!
@talitha 8 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad i gave this video a chance(I have such a low attention span), but this was awesome! Very helpful too
@mistaish 4 жыл бұрын
He explained this in the most simplest and logical way possible.
@WassupFred 9 жыл бұрын
Salute.. Glad i had the blessing of meeting you.. Your just so knowledgeable.. its crazy..
@GrimmusiKRecords 6 жыл бұрын
Young Guru living up to his name. Much Respect.
@savourmusiq6999 10 жыл бұрын
Great informative vid! probably the best break down of compression i've heard. Thanks!
@lostee2001 6 жыл бұрын
You could be the greatest teacher in KZfaq history!! And I thank you!!
@al8220 3 жыл бұрын
Very good & clear explanation. I now really understand compression. Thanks bro you a legend.
@gatewaystudios1312 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so clear in your explanation. Very helpful information for those who can easily be confused.
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