The BEST Ways to Use OTT! (Over The Top Compression)

OTT, which stands for “over the top” compression, started as an Ableton preset and became so popular that it was then developed into a free plugin so that non-Ableton users could also enjoy it. Since then, it has enjoyed a huge following, particularly in the EDM scene (though it has many uses outside of EDM as well). Although it's one of the more controversial tools in music production, it’s fantastic when used in moderation, and in this video we’ll look at some of the most effective ways to use it in your music. Enjoy! Interesting bits and pieces: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - What does OTT do? 1:29 - Use on percs! 3:52 - Use on leads! 5:17 - The special "Time" knob 6:41 - Amazing on bass! 7:43 - Great on drums bus! 8:20 - On the master! Webshop: https://www.thomann.de Facebook:   / thomanninter.  . Instagram: @thomann.music   / thomann.music   Pinterest:   / thomannde   Visit our blogs: GER: https://www.thomann.de/blog/de/ ENG: https://www.thomann.de/blog/en/ FRA: https://www.thomann.de/blog/fr/ ESP: https://www.thomann.de/blog/es/ ITA: https://www.thomann.de/blog/it/ NED: https://www.thomann.de/blog/nl/ FIN: https://www.thomann.de/blog/fi/