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How do you compress different types of audio sources, such as vocals, drums, guitars, and synths?

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Compressing audio sources is an essential skill for audio post production, as it can enhance the clarity, balance, and impact of your mix. However, different types of audio sources require different compression settings and techniques, depending on their characteristics and role in the mix. In this article, we will explore how to compress vocals, drums, guitars, and synths, and what factors to consider when adjusting the compressor parameters.

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1 Vocal compression

Vocals are often the most important element in a mix, as they convey the emotion and message of the song. Therefore, vocal compression should aim to smooth out the dynamics, reduce the sibilance, and bring out the presence and consistency of the vocal performance. To achieve this, you can use a relatively fast attack and release, a moderate ratio, and a low to medium threshold, depending on how loud or soft the vocals are. You can also use a de-esser before or after the compressor to tame the harshness of the consonants. Finally, you can apply some parallel compression to blend the dry and compressed signals, and create a fuller and more powerful vocal sound.

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2 Drum compression

Drums are the backbone of the rhythm and energy of a mix, as they provide the groove and drive of the song. Therefore, drum compression should aim to enhance the punch, snap, and tightness of the drum sounds, and glue them together as a cohesive unit. To achieve this, you can use a combination of individual and bus compression, applying different settings for each drum element. For example, you can use a slow attack and fast release, a high ratio, and a high threshold for the kick and snare, to preserve their transients and add more impact. You can use a fast attack and release, a low ratio, and a low threshold for the overheads and room mics, to control the cymbals and ambience. You can also use a drum bus compressor with a medium attack and release, a moderate ratio, and a medium threshold, to blend the drum sounds and create a more consistent and balanced drum mix.

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Mit Presets kann man schon recht weit kommen, ich finde in dem Kontext aber Transienten Designer meist viel effektiver, um den Klang einer Trommel zu gestalten. Kompressoren k?nnen eben nur die Dynamik einschr?nken und nur sehr begrenzt den Transienten gestalten. Meist ist eine Kombination optimal, ein Kompressor bringt die Peaks auf ein gleiches Level, w?hrend ein Transienten Designer sp?ter noch den Klang genau formt

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3 Guitar compression

Guitars are the main harmonic and melodic instrument in many genres, as they provide the chord progressions, riffs, and solos of the song. Therefore, guitar compression should aim to even out the levels, enhance the sustain, and improve the tone and clarity of the guitar sounds. To achieve this, you can use different compression settings depending on the type and style of guitar you are working with. For example, you can use a fast attack and release, a high ratio, and a low threshold for electric guitars, to tame the peaks and add more distortion and grit. You can use a slow attack and release, a low ratio, and a high threshold for acoustic guitars, to preserve the dynamics and naturalness of the sound. You can also use some parallel compression or multiband compression to fine-tune the frequency balance and tonal quality of the guitar sounds.

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Man sollte sich noch grundlegend fragen, ob die Gitarre eher einen perkussiven oder melodischen Klangcharakter bekommen soll und in wie weit der Kompressor dazu beitragen kann.

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4 Synth compression

Synths are the most versatile and creative instrument in modern music production, as they can create a wide range of sounds, textures, and effects. Therefore, synth compression should aim to shape the envelope, enhance the character, and adjust the stereo width of the synth sounds. To achieve this, you can use different compression settings depending on the type and function of synth you are working with. For example, you can use a fast attack and release, a high ratio, and a low threshold for synth basses, to add more weight and definition to the low end. You can use a slow attack and release, a low ratio, and a high threshold for synth pads, to create more movement and depth in the sound. You can also use some sidechain compression or stereo compression to create more dynamic contrast and spatial interest in the synth sounds.

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