Learn all you want to know about audio compression with this Kingsley Knight Masterclass Compression Video Training Course. With over 3 hours of video material, instructor David Wills calls upon his 30 years of experience to walk you through the tools and theory behind compression, limiting, and noise gates. In this course, you'll learn all there is to know about compression. The coursework also includes bonus material on RMS vs Peak metering and understanding presets.
Introduction
- Variety of Dynamics Processors
- History of Dynamics Processors
- Compression Analogies
- Compressors, Limiters & Gates
Compressors
- Detection & Gain Reduction
- Example:
- Matching Levels of Sidestick and Snare
- Makeup Gain
- Threshold, Ratio & Makeup
- Attack & Release Times
- Example:
- Shaping a Tom Sound
- Example:
- Guitars & Bass
- Knees
- Limiters
- RMS vs Peak Metering
Noise Gates
- Explanation of Noise Gates
- Background Noise Gating Example:
- Noisy Guitar
- Gating Drums
Routing
- The Main Channel Types
- Single Channel
- Subgroubs
- Master Channels
- In the Hardware World
- In the Software World
- Side-chains
- Example:
- Dance Music Pad
- Example:
- Ducking Vocal Announcement
- Example:
- De Essing
- Parallel Processing
- Serial Processing
Types of Compression
- Vintage Compressors
- Optical
- FET
- Tube
- VCA
- Multiband Compressors
- Pop Quiz of Multiple Compressors
Dynamic Processors in Action
- Kick Drum
- Snare Drum
- Bass Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic Piano
- Male Vocal 1
- Male Vocal 2
- Male Vocal 3
- Female Vocal 1
- Female Vocal 2
- Female Vocal 3
- Split Vocal Example
Bonus Material
- RMS Vs. Peak Metering
- Geek Math Section
- Understanding Presets
- Bonus Trick