Audio Compression Techniques and Tips

Learn to use audiocompressors in a complete, effectiveand clearway! Audio compressors are one of the most important tools for the producer, engineer or modernmusician. Unfortunately, compressors are not too obvious to understand andits function is somewhat mysterious for many people. Even someprofessionals don’t know how to use them in the right way! Compressors and limiters can improve thesound of a production by giving more “punch” or impact to the sound. It’s one of those little toolsthat can make a song sound like a polishedprofessional production or, when misused, like an amateur work. With this course you can master the principles of audio compressionand have total confidence when using compressors! You willlearn: What an audio signal is and how it behavesWhat thedecibels (dB) areWhatdoes dynamic range mean and how tomanipulate itHow to useeach knob in acompressorRatio, gain reduction, attack, release, knee, etc. Serial and parallel compressionHow all this can improve theaudio quality of vocals, guitars, drums and more!A complete approach to audio compressors! There are many tutorials out there, but they don’tofferyou a complete and well structured learning path like this course. You could spend hours looking for tips and answers on the web and end upwithmore questions or doubts. With this course, you can getthe knowledge you need to finally understand audio compressors in a practical way. Learn quickly, effectively and on a step-by-step process. You can study a couple of lessons in 15 minutes a day! Course overviewFirst you will learn the basics to understand audio signals. With listening examples and imagesyou will see the importance of compressors in sound production or mixing. Then you will learn how compressors work from theinside, that is, you’ll know the internal “blocks"that every compressor has, and how these sections are related to the knobs and buttons (in other words, what are thoseknobs for!).Then you will see the techniques in action, learning how a compressor is manipulated and, the most important, how it helps you to control and improve your sound! You will learn techniques for: VocalsGuitarsDrumsBassPianoThe side-chain techniqueHardware insert connectionsMaster bus compressionWith this knowledge you will be able to apply compression to any kind of instrument with any kind of compressor! These techniques and principles work for studio work and on live sound situations. Professional productions use compressors a lot, now it’s your time! Take the freedom to shape your own sound. Do not rely on plugin presets, take thecontrol yourself! Who should take this course?The course is great for musicians, producers, DJ’s, sound technicians and engineers of all levels, from beginners with little experience toprofessionals looking to get some new ideas. These techniques can be applied on anymusical genre (pop, rock, EDM, hip-hop, etc.)and work with both analog and digitalcompressors. You only need a hardware compressor or DAW (Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Cubase, Garageband, etc.) to start learning by doing. You will be guided by acertified audioinstructor, withmore than 18 years of teaching experience at all levels, from seminars to college-level classesand a top instructor on Udemy, soacademicquality is guaranteed. Join a community of more than 10,000 students worldwide and learn more about audio*A Spanish version of this course is also available.