How to HEAR Compression | Transients, Tonality, & Dynamics Control

Struggle to hear compression no more! We go through what a compressor is, the different controls and how to pick up on the immediate changes a compressor imparts on you audio signal. How to hear the transient, tonal, and level adjustments a compressor can make on sound. Let's gooooo!!!! 🦒🌴 Try Safari Pedals Plugins Here: https://safaripedals.com/?sca_ref=784... 🌊🎛️ Try Waves Plugins Here: https://waves.alzt.net/DyQRvd 💦🌊 Get Your Gear from Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/thesw... 🧠🎥 Join the YT Membership Here:    / @theswollenone   🔗💬 FREE Templates for Subs in the Discord:   / discord   🎛️Book a Mix or Chat with Me on EngineEars: https://engineears.com/theswollenone Email Me for Mix Feedback/Critiques or Anything You Want to Connect About: [email protected] 🎥 Subscribe: @theswollenone Stuff I Use 🤓 (My Gear 🎥🎛️⚙️) Sweetwater 🌊: JBL 308P 8 Inch Studio Monitors: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/kOvob3 AKG C214 Large Condenser Mic: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QjX6ex Slate Digital VMS ML-1 Mic: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ray2by Dbx286s PreAmp/Channel Strip: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LK1ZrL UAD Volt 2 USB Interface: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Dymk1a PreSonus HP4 Headphone Amp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Dymk1o Apple Magic Keyboard: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/je4O2v Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphone: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/MAVNj2 IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck Series Acoustic Isolators: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mOv2ba Amazon 📦: Apple MacBook Pro, Apple M2 Chip, 8-Core CPU (13.3-inch, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD): https://amzn.to/43W8zC8 Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse: https://amzn.to/3TfHmFl ViewSonic Monitor 32-Inch IPS 1080p: https://amzn.to/43DRNbZ HUANUO Single Monitor Mount: https://amzn.to/4jCC41n Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam: https://amzn.to/45cSxWF Desktop Gooseneck Wired Microphone: https://amzn.to/4l11DKS Ultimate Support JS-MS70 JamStands: https://amzn.to/3ZpJfD7 PACE iLok3 USB Key: https://amzn.to/4mWfQue UBeesize 12'' Selfie Ring Light: https://amzn.to/4dRP6qw BENFEI USB C to HDMI Adapter: https://amzn.to/3TfGZKX GLEAM Microphone Stand: https://amzn.to/4l5EF5n Microphone Pop Filter: https://amzn.to/45j0Dgy 00:00 - Introduction 00:06 - YT Members Love 💯🙏🏾 00:51 - What is a Compressor Doing 01:19 - Compressor Controls and What They Do 02:09 - 1st Audio Example (Snare) 02:41 - This Is What to Listen For 11:22 - 2nd Audio Example (Vocal) 21:46 - Leveling w/ a Compressor 25:44 - Listening for Tonal Changes 26:49 - You Must Practice 27:54 - Outro