[Dana Nielsen]

Webinar Summary:

In this 90-minute webinar, I dive deep into the art of setting compressors by ear, focusing on practical techniques that go beyond just the numbers. This session is packed with hands-on demonstrations in Pro Tools, where I explore various compression settings, attack and release times, and different compressor plugins. Whether you’re a seasoned audio engineer or just starting out, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to achieve the perfect sound for your mixes. Plus, there’s a lot of interaction with our amazing community members, making this an engaging and informative hang!

Chapters:

• 00:00 Welcome and Introductions – Getting started and setting the stage for a fun and interactive Zoom sesh.
• 05:28 Importance of Compression – Discussing the role of compression in mixing and production.
• 13:26 Using Compressors in your DAW – A practical demonstration of compression in Pro Tools with various sound sources.
• 23:36 Understanding Attack and Release Times – How to manipulate attack and release to shape your sound.
• 33:10 Exploring Different Compressors – A look at various compressors like the 1176, SSL, Omnipressor, and others.
• 42:18 Advanced Compression Techniques – Pushing compressor settings to the extreme to find the best sound.
• 52:21 Parallel Compression – How to blend dry and wet signals for a balanced mix.
• 1:01:12 Compression for Drums – Specific techniques for using compression on drum tracks.
• 1:12:30 Compression on Background Vocals – Strategies for compressing vocal stacks and groups.
• 1:22:15 Wrap-up and Q&A – Final thoughts and audience questions.

[Jesse Lewis]

Finally got the time to watch this! Wonderful stuff! I learned so much! Thank you, Dana and fam!

Jesse

[Dana Nielsen]

@jlew! Awe, I’m so glad, man – thank you!! Looking fwd to doing another Zoom like this soon…

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