ProAudioEXP Masterclass Compression Video Training Course

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

Matching Levels of Sidestick and Snare

Makeup Gain

Threshold, Ratio & Makeup

Attack & Release Times

Example:Shaping a Tom Sound

Shaping a Tom Sound

Example:Guitars & BassKneesLimitersRMS vs Peak Metering

Guitars & Bass

Knees

Limiters

RMS vs Peak Metering

Noise Gates

Explanation of Noise Gates

Background Noise Gating Example:Noisy GuitarGating Drums

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

Dance Music Pad

Example:Ducking Vocal Announcement

Ducking Vocal Announcement

Example:De Essing

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