WTF IS: COMPRESSION (Everything You Need To Know About Audio Compression)

If you want to finally understand Compression, this is the video for you. You need to grasp the basics to be able to use this tool to it's full potential, and I think that's where most tutorials go wrong. This video starts RIGHT at the start. Hopefully by the end, you'll know what Compression is, how we describe it and how to use it musically and appropriately (without presets!) Here's what we cover: 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Audio Terminology 4:00 - What is Compression (An Analogy) 6:15 - Why Do We Need It? 8:30 - Three Examples of Useful Compression 12:00 - Models Of Compressors (Why they're important!) 14:45 - ACTUALLY DOING COMPRESSION! 21:05 - FAQ's 24:30 - My Plug-In Recommendations That's it! Let me know if I missed anything and I'll do another video, or answer your questions. Here's some links: Landr Article - https://blog.landr.com/how-to-use-a-c... Reddit Comment -   / can_someone_please_explain_compression_lik...   #musicproduction #howtousecompression #homerecording ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Give me and my band a follow on Instagram: Me ||   / agrowley   The Kind ||   / thekind.music   GEAR LIST ///////////////// Camera - Sony RX100M3 Mic - Sontronics Aria Lights - Cheapo Amazon Ones Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech Master Series (3) Sleek Midi Keyboard - CME X-Key Monitors - Genelec 8320 + 8040 Interface - Apogee Duet + Apollo Twin Mkii Ad x