What is Expansion? (Logic Pro X Expander Tutorial)

What is Expansion? – This video is all about what is expansion. An expander is a plug in that simply put, does the opposite of compression. They are designed to make the loudest parts of the audio louder or the quiet parts of the audio quieter. This increases the dynamic range of the audio and can be used to add energy or attack. This video looks at what expansion is, the general parameters of an expander and the difference between upwards and downwards expansion. It is aimed at beginner home producers, engineers and artists. Topics and Timings: 1. Intro (0:00 – 1:24) 2. The Parameters (1:24 – 3:11) 3. Upwards Expansion (3:11 – 4:24) 4. Downwards Expansion (4:24 – 5:42) 5. Final Thoughts (5:42 – 6:30) Stream George’s New Single “miss u like crazy” here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6lCz6Y... Stream George’s single How I Miss You here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0o7eJE.... It is available on all streaming platforms! Stream George’s debut single Without You here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ewXE8.... It is available on all streaming platforms! Compression Video:    • Basic Audio Compression – How to Compress ...   Side Chain Compression Video:    • Kick Drum and Bass Guitar (Side Chain Comp...   The background music was written and produced by George Agombar. Thank you so much for watching this video, I hope you found it useful! Please let me know what you thought in the comments and if there are any videos you would like to see. Follow me: Facebook – www.facebook.com/thirdfretltd Instagram – @georgeagombar and @thirdfretltd Soundcloud –   / georgeagombar   Website – www.thirdfretltd.com [email protected] (please email for any enquiries)