Release Year: 2008
Manufacturer: Total Training
Manufacturer’s Website: www.totaltraining.com/training/audio-music-tech/ha_compressors_ess.asp
Author: Jeff Dykhouse
Duration: 01:23:37
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English
- 195.4Â MB
Description: In this lesson, audio engineer Jeff Dykhouse examines the advantages and disadvantages of hardware and software compressors. Compression is a process that manipulates the dynamic range of an audio signal to achieve a more even and consistent sound by changing the perceived loudness. Understanding the use and control of compressors will help your vocals stand out from the surrounding instruments, and your drums and percussion will better support the sound of guitars and produce a fuller sound. Since the type and degree of compression depends on the type of audio signal processing, Jeff describes how various compressor controls affect the manipulation of the audio signal. You’ll see and hear how different compressors affect different instruments, and learn how to use them to create music.
In this tutorial, audio engineer Jeff Dykhouse addresses the advantages and disadvantages of both hardware and software compressors. Compression is a process that manipulates the dynamic range of an audio signal to achieve more uniform and consistent sound by altering perceived volume. By understanding their use and how to manage compressors your vocals will stand out from the surrounding instrumentation, your drums and percussion will appear to have a more sustain sound and give guitars a fuller sound. Since the type and amount of compression is dependent on the type of audio signal being processed, Jeff outlines how the various compressor controls affect the audio signal manipulation that is required. You will see and hear the how different compressors affect various instruments and how to apply it to your music creation.
Software:
1. Digirack Compressor II
2. Bomb Factory 1176
3. Drawmer GCL
4. Waves SSL E Channel
5. Bomb Factory LA-2A
6. McDSP MC2000 Multiband
7. Digirack Compressor III
8. Digidesign Smack!
Hardware:
1. Teletronix LA-3A
2. Smart Research C2
3. dbx 160x
4. Aphex Compellor
5. Behringer Tube Composer T1952
Sample files: none provided
Video format: MOV
Video: AVC, 960×540, 16:9, 10.000 fps, 192 kbps
Audio: AAC, 44.1 kHz, 96.0 kbps, 2 channels
