How to HEAR Compression | Transients, Tonality, & Dynamics Control

Struggle to hear compression no more! We go through what a compressor is, the different controls and how to pick up on the immediate changes a compressor imparts on you audio signal. How to hear the transient, tonal, and level adjustments a compressor can make on sound. Let's gooooo!!!!

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00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - YT Members Love 💯🙏🏾
00:51 - What is a Compressor Doing
01:19 - Compressor Controls and What They Do
02:09 - 1st Audio Example (Snare)
02:41 - This Is What to Listen For
11:22 - 2nd Audio Example (Vocal)
21:46 - Leveling w/ a Compressor
25:44 - Listening for Tonal Changes
26:49 - You Must Practice
27:54 - Outro