Young Guru's Essentials of Audio Mixing: How to Use Compression

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In this lesson taken from Young Guru's Skillshare class, "Soundcheck: The Essentials of DIY Audio Mixing," learn how to properly apply compression to your mix.
Throughout his illustrious and decorated career, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton has earned a reputation as one of the most renowned recording and mixing engineers in music today, having worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rick Ross, Drake, T.I., Kanye West and Eminem. Young Guru has most recently been working to elevate the discourse of audio engineering philosophy by emerging onto the college lecture circuit as one of the subject's most distinguished and dignified speakers, and further proving why he is one of audio's most important minds and essential voices.
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@dopeduwanaa3659 9 лет назад

This is better than school. I'm an Audio Engineer major

@inkisthename 4 года назад

Same here

@wishwashstudios437 3 года назад

Same

@jaydevinexo 3 года назад

That's crazy I self taught myself how to audio engineer I'm sure people that went to school would look at my mixes and say I'm doing certain things wrong however I guarantee my mixes sound better than most people that went to school for audio engineering thanks to people like guru lol

@IIIJDubsIII 3 года назад

@@jaydevinexo Mixing is all about feel no doubt its how you like it

@Macck0 3 года назад

He's in Sae institute, as you can see from the logo on the door, and they teach it like this

@beeisbad 6 лет назад

I've been a producer for a loooong time, and have worked in some of the most renowned studios (Power Station, Quad, Electric lady, Sigma, Green Street, SONY, etc.) with some of the best engineers in the game. In fact, I am directly responsible for promoting Tony Mazerati from assistant engineer to ENGINEER (at Sigma Sound). And I gotta say... this is the ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial on compression "simplified" I have EVER heard and seen! Salute to this young bro!! Excellent!... F'kn Excellent!

@tvd-theremedy2515 8 лет назад

Man, I'd pay ANYTHING to just come sit in the studio for a day, and watch somebody like Guru just do what he does. I can't even imagine how much you could learn from just watching every little move, and hearing what the results are.

@SkyFelixMusic 8 лет назад

Go become an intern at a studio

@nickmay1933 7 лет назад

Skyler Felix there's no studios in my area

@RalphLBaer Год назад

Anything???

@DjDrew08 3 месяца назад

Id do that with baby face he's a legend

@DjDrew08 3 месяца назад

@@SkyFelixMusici need to do that

@aaessedai3450 10 лет назад

FINALLY!!! Someone who can explain engineering in english!! Great Tutorial!!!! Please make more!!!

@00invinceable00 3 года назад

He explained this better than most of the hundreds of videos I’ve seen online.

@rwalden87 6 лет назад

This dude is an incredible teacher, very clear and easy to understand.

@tayloreverard9706 6 лет назад

This is the most clear and coherent explaination oh a compressor on the internet.. I'm convinced. Good job guys.

@EqDior 6 лет назад

Guru's engineering wisdom is out of this world!

@inflowencial 10 лет назад

This guy is a legend. He knows his production. Gangster, white, asian accented, or jamaican, who cares. I understand everything Young Guru is saying here which has helped me to understand compression more. Forget how the speech comes out and base your judgement off of the lesson he has given us. If you feel his information is invalid then leave a comment. Why even say, " glad he wasn't a gangbanger." it is unnecessary. And for those getting mad at the guy, its a personal assumption from what he has seen in the past. Should you be called ignorant for trying to act polite when your natural tone is raspy and "hood," NO. But the ignorant will try to brand ignorance on non ignorant people. Have a good day, and good luck mixing music World. #Peace

@jimmyhooks 3 года назад

Did anyone actually say these things about Guru? Lol

@maydntplay123 3 года назад

Sounds like those are bias you are trying to work through

@KaneLono 6 лет назад

I hardly ever meet anybody that actually understands compression. This is a great little seminar. If you just can't understand compression.. you might as well find a different line of work.

@tcbritt10 7 лет назад

Finally! Someone who actually explains it for others and doesn't just demo a video. Good job! Great info!

@zebb_zebb 5 лет назад

Word.this man is one of the best interms tutoring.

@langhilau 9 лет назад

I applauded this young man's ability to take very complex subject and explain it in a way even a pure novice can understand. More and more ham radio operators are using mixers and compression with their microphones in an effort to have the best audio and to tailor the audio so it can be heard through atmospheric noise. He has a great future in the recording industry.

@cparksaffluent 8 лет назад

+Kevin Elliott He has a great past lol

@mlaws11291 8 лет назад

+Kevin Elliott Dog he did like most of Jay-Z's albums after 1999, he did Kanye's early albums in addition to many others. Look him up, Young Guru is a living legend.

@langhilau 8 лет назад

I apologize for not knowing this gentleman's rep but, being a rather old and dusty white person I may not have any of his work in my library of LPs. I have taken the time to read a bit about Mr. Young Guru's bio and far be from me to applaud his work, when it appears most of the population below 30 already know of him. Now if I could get him to come over and help me set the compression on my microphone which by the way are older than he is. Mr. E

@gsantoro2690 6 лет назад

in hip hop is is one of the best out there with over 20 maybe 25 years of experience working with top teir rappers mainly getting started with jayz and sculpting jayz sounds. he probably also learned and pick out trips from the best and I wouldn't doubt that he schooled Kanye West on a couple of tips (hopefully Keynes ego didn't get in the way and he walked out learning something instead of having a pissing contest with you guys guru)

@snowdjagha 6 лет назад

I stopped reading when you said "young man". He's been a legend in the hip hop world for about 2 decades!

@mistaish 4 года назад

He explained this in the most simplest and logical way possible.

@the1songwriter Год назад

This is THE BEST explination of compression I have ever come across. What can't others delineate it in this way? Many, many thanks, Young Guru.

@Skolotoi 9 лет назад

Truest explanation of how compression ties into mixing ever..

@trevorknox4097 10 лет назад

finally a guy who is very well informed, lays it out in a logical and easy to understand way - and USES A BADASS MUSICAL EXAMPLE.

@griffinmusicinc 7 лет назад

The simplest explanation on the subject of compression I've ever heard. Thanks, bro! My mixing skills have gone from novice to advanced in under ten minutes.

@chordsofglory4076 4 года назад

this guy knows his things.. for so many years i have been struggling to understand compression and how funny and easy is it... thanks man

@neuromonkey 9 лет назад

Holy moley. I can't tell you how many explanations and technical descriptions of I've read, and how many hours I've spent messing around with various hardware and software compressors. Thank you, thank you for your clear and lucid explanation. There are so few people who are great at their craft who are also great teachers. I really appreciate your taking the time to make this.

@JabSugarAnderson 4 года назад

Guru, Ladies Jam by Little Brother that you produced is one of the most dazzling hip hop songs in history for me. Pure class. Bless bro.

@aricsinger10 7 лет назад

This is probably the best audio engineering explanation I have ever watched. Keep these tutorials coming.

@Tioleles 8 лет назад

I've watched tons of videos about compression because i have never really understood it, but this, in 60 seconds beat them all, GREAT explanation, suscribed

@caleblatreille8224 10 лет назад

came more as a fan of Young Guru than feeling like i needed another tutorial on compression but this was honestly the best quick explanation i've ever heard. thanks for putting this together and will def check the rest!

@Dante-qf9yd 7 лет назад

This is the best video I've seen about compression.

@GrimmusiKRecords 6 лет назад

Young Guru living up to his name. Much Respect.

@conversescooby 8 лет назад

i love the way young guru breaks things down

@thevibe2985 6 лет назад

This is the best explanation on compression, you explain it perfectly!

@LucasMarak 3 года назад

Well explained thank you !

@ddrum121 7 лет назад

this dude literally explains everything so everyone can understand, legit af

@anellukwago1006 10 лет назад

The best tutorial about compression ever. Thanks bro

@HSVDEE Год назад

Bru you killed that explanation I took it in better than I ever have. I always watch videos to keep me up on my toes. I appreciate you.

@dvsn23 10 лет назад

Cool video, I understood the basic idea of compression but this shed a little more light on it, without being too overly technical.

@CPtheCreator 9 лет назад

He did a phenomenal job. I agree totally ...

@That1Guy 4 года назад

Best explanation ever. Clear and concise.

@volcomstoned876 8 лет назад

I play guitar and build guitar pedals, but seriously your allowing me to record my works of art with grace and to do the effects justice and for that I need to thank you

@samuellorenz3249 7 лет назад

I wish I had this video sooner! I figured out compression from other videos and trial and error. Mostly error thanks to the other videos. You did an awesome job of clearly explaining function and practical application! Bravo!

@dannymcneal 6 лет назад

You kept my attention throughout your entire presentation-bravo! While this is a technical subject, so many other presenters keep the level overly technical, without saying, “So what does that mean?” Thanks for keeping it simple.

@TheJerzyslugga 8 лет назад

I've watched this video over a dozen times and on the 20th time I finally and truly get it THANKS GURU

@arijunal 9 лет назад

Best tutorial on compression i have ever watched

@seanyoung9014 5 лет назад

This is the exact lesson taught at Omega Studios school in Rockville MD where he and I both went. Awesome instructors there.

@b.s.5679 3 года назад

This is about the best explanation of compression I've heard. Cheers Gu.

@blvcksnowbeatz 2 года назад

I watched this years ago and my understanding of compression completely improved. I came to say Thank You Guru 🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏾

@MingCash 6 лет назад

IT FEELS SOOOO DAMN GOOD TO HAVE THE SAME PLUG WITH THE MASTER....I LOVE HIS CLASS

@al8220 3 года назад

Very good & clear explanation. I now really understand compression. Thanks bro you a legend.

@abaddon416 6 лет назад

Who the hell thumbs down this explanation?!This is probably the best explanation I’ve heard on compression.

@lostee2001 7 лет назад

You could be the greatest teacher in RU-vid history!! And I thank you!!

@Justwantpeacelove 3 года назад

The best advice i found in my lifetime!

@SS17MUSIC 7 лет назад

Just like everyone else is saying this was a fantastic explanation of compression. Great job Guru and thank you!

@hassanpushe5819 3 года назад

Young Guru is the Best Teacher i the world 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MatrixxSoundlab 9 лет назад

Compression is the ONE THING that gives me the hardest time wrapping my head around and mastering. This is a good look Young Guru!

@MatrixxSoundlab 9 лет назад

Compression: The threshold tells the compressor went to work once it goes above that level compression begins. Compression ratio tells the compressor how hard to work. If it's set to 1:3, then for every 3 decibals the compressor will allow 1 to pass. Release determines how long it takes to get back to the normal level. I would set it quick for hitting instruments like kicks and snares but slower for vocals so that it sounds more natural. You also want to have it set longer for things like basses and with things to have trails so that the tail isn't cut off. Be mindful when raising the floor level because you don't want to raise things that may have made it into the recording like the sound of an air conditioner or just a background hum. Consider "riding the track" with volume automation so that you're not over compressing it.

@captainmay9033 8 лет назад

Great job YG, you can't really do a much better job explaining the basics of compression in under 10 min. Lay-men enough for people with zero knowledge of compression to understand, but also technical for those of us who understand how compression works to still pick up a few new gems of knowledge. I have no idea why it happened but I'm sure glad I stumbled across this video. I'll be flying through your catalogs of videos this weekend.

@WassupFred 9 лет назад

Salute.. Glad i had the blessing of meeting you.. Your just so knowledgeable.. its crazy..

@DRJTUBECHANNEL 9 лет назад

Such a great articulate speaker and teacher! Well done...

@kaydunk3149 9 лет назад

I watched this a couple months ago when I first got in audio and didn't quite understand but months later now that I have some knowledge under my belt I appreciate and understand him and this video a lot more

@peterworam45 10 лет назад

This is the best explanation of compression I've ever come across. Thank you so much for the explanation and the context for the different compression components. Also, thanks so much for the mixing pointers, particularly with regards to riding and driving the mix.

@robertmanigault625 9 лет назад

I'm just now learning the art of record engineering. This video has helped me to understand compression on my tracks.

@jamiegallacher6378 8 лет назад

This young guru fella, explains the tech without sending our brains to mush. The best and easiest to understand video I've seen yet. Good work and thank you for sharing YG. :)

@evorlando710 7 лет назад

I Just paused the video at 1:56 to comment and say that this guy explained compressor the way it was supposed to! Damn. I feel like I lost a year of my life because of the other tutorials. Still grateful for each and one of them.

@HeismanDeleon 8 лет назад

Very informative. I've watched countless hours of tutorials waiting to hear this. Thanks bro.

@Ahren-ji5om 7 лет назад

This is exactly the kind of explanation I've been hunting for for a while now, and crazy thankful I finally came across this.

@Noruego 7 лет назад

He’a one hell of a teacher. I’d do anything to get classes from him 👌🏻

@nicholasparis5281 5 лет назад

Just an excellent proficiency for teaching in an efficacious manner!

@banchon91 10 лет назад

Thanks man! I've been confused with compression for years now.

@Jusreal69 9 лет назад

Excellent video.I learned plenty.Thank you for doing such a thorough job.

@Jehu_Adonai 3 года назад

Thanks for this, this one of the most understandable explanations of something I've heard

@JojoJuhbo 10 лет назад

You just blew my mind. I've been having a hard time understanding compression and this little tutorial finally helped me to understand the basics. Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

@CPtheCreator 9 лет назад

Yeah ... compression isn't the easiest thing to grasp. He did a great job. I agree.

@marvinbell89 6 лет назад

Thanks for the explanation. You make it so a novice like myself has a better understanding of how to use and set compression rates.

@gathobeevens2644 7 лет назад

thiis man is the best professor ever when it comes to recording . God Bless you sir!!!

@youngbricks3844 6 лет назад

Young Guru is why Jay-Z sounds so good on a track

@i2sharr 10 лет назад

This tutorial is very clear, keeps me interested by the way he explains. Actually I loved it!

@mattkurke962 9 лет назад

Awesome explanation of compression. Too long I've felt I don't understand it enough thus how the hell could I do a decent mix? This got me in the loop, thanks.

@FatDaddiFox 8 лет назад

Thank you very much i am an artist that is now engineering and i think this was perfect, i had a new understanding for what i am doing in this area. all makes perfect sense now

@jahnlion9382 9 лет назад

Truly grateful for this video, and it's speaker... So much love and gratitude family.

@MOBBLORDS 9 лет назад

I was finding mixing all a bit overwhelming and confusing until I watched this. Great explanation!

@Bembesito 7 лет назад

Love the way you explain things. Best vid on this I've seen! Will be watching all of them. Thanx brother !

@minusED 3 года назад

Stellar explanation - super clear and 100% on the essence of the subject. Thanks!

@unclemiltys 8 лет назад

Good explanation. I have been struggling by other means to grasp these basics unsuccessfully. The basics are laid out here in such an easy to understand and apply way.Thanks !!!

@gatewaystudios1312 9 лет назад

Thank you for being so clear in your explanation. Very helpful information for those who can easily be confused.

@ulek_604 9 лет назад

Very great, straight forward explanation. It sucks the media doesn't focus on smart knowledgable black people and basically just paint a one sided picture. Which ends up swaying the public opinion. If you were approaching someone on the street they would have a different view of you, until you open your mouth. Thanks for the great video. Like someone else said, this is indeed the best, most clear explanation I was able to find on youtube.

@billyraymyers1002 5 лет назад

Wow

@WavyLayz 7 лет назад

You explained compression so well. Now I am less confused, but I got more work to do! Thanks. Thanks a lot.

@alexmag5735 8 лет назад

Excellent explanation. Very clear and understandable. Thank you.

@ryanperrault8174 3 года назад

I know I'm late but this is a solid explanation and one of the better videos I've seen on this or any subject. Thanks for making this.

@RedlightRecordsStudio 10 лет назад

I had never heard of this guy, but clearly he knows what he's talking about and is very exacting and articulate. Then one of my hipper friends told me this guys pedigree, and it makes it all that more pertinent. Thanks Guru.

@joesphclifton9730 10 лет назад

He did a lot of Jay-Z's early work i'm talking blueprint days and maybe before

@draleighd 7 лет назад

Jay'z engineer and many others also.

@jmac2050 6 лет назад

he is articulate, but he replaced on one idiom for another (squash for compression, is not saying much). A compressor is basically an automatic volume control, threshold point of volume to start, ratio: how much volume to turn down, attack: when to start, and release: how long to hold the volume down.

@edwardkapi1603 8 лет назад

Best explanation. I am a young sound engineer, a learner/beginner, appreciates the well explained tutorial------------ KOMAL--------PAPUA NEW GUINEA

@grangerlofton5963 10 лет назад

Fantastic breakdown and practical demonstration.

@MichaelDBauer 7 лет назад

Outstanding explanation. You are definitely a commander of your skill. People don't understand how important the man at the console really is. Had to subscribe so I can learn more. I played my own instruments, recorded it and engineered my own songs (the best I could with Home Studio 2004 XL with my limited knowledge) on my youtube channel. I wish I could go back after watching your videos and re-engineer it, but it was done more than a decade ago with Windows XP.

@wystikus 7 лет назад

thank god you actually explain things from the bottom up instead of working a buncha magic

@guy_incognito 6 лет назад

Thank you! Clear, concise, and very helpful!

@ThinkerThunker 5 лет назад

Great info. Thanks!

@timverhees 10 лет назад

The best explanation ever! Thanks for sharing!

@TheRav3n 6 лет назад

This is beautiful... you’d be very surprise what you could find when you admit your weak points. The explanation for compression is so basic but very difficult to understand if you don’t know what you’re using it for and that’s why I came here

@MrKydaman 10 лет назад

wow! Dude can break it down. Well done sir.

@davismillard3822 8 лет назад

Wow...I was just searching around to find out about compression and found this. GREAT job, sir!!! You answered every single one of my questions and more in an easy to understand for an old guy way!! Really, really appreciate you sharing this. Thanks!