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Vocal compression is essential for polished mixes, but it’s easy to make mistakes that hold your sound back. In this video, I break down 9 common mistakes mixers make when compressing vocals and how to avoid them. Whether you’re struggling with vocal compressor settings or unsure how to mix vocals with compression, this video will help you address the issues that often keep mixes from reaching their full potential. If you’ve ever wondered how to use compression on vocals effectively, this is the guide you need.
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Waves H-Comp - https://waves.alzt.net/vNJXoN
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Waves CLA76 - https://waves.alzt.net/4PJoxM
Waves RComp - https://waves.alzt.net/KjOeR7
Waves SSL G-Buss Compressor - https://waves.alzt.net/5gBN2o
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🎥 VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬
When To Use Compression in a Mix - https://youtu.be/4mBMqJ-cWSo
How To Use Serial Compression - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfmG-xxt_ik
How To Use Multiband Compression on Vocals - https://youtu.be/iVuikbjslR4?si=QsaRqDwSNeJYtBG_
How To Use Upward Compression - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d0qzziKjjc
Vocal Compression: Attack & Release Settings Explained - https://youtu.be/FZKw3DB_4DM?si=ZqpstKbIE44SLpoM
4 Analog Compressor Plugins You Should Use in Every Mix - https://youtu.be/sLglQPIJOkE?si=fKCNagd3bbap9v-U
How To Use Vocal Sidechain Compression - https://youtu.be/EjnATR_NI14?si=8IBgjW9k0V9AfQmU
How To Get Thick Vocals With Parallel Compression - https://youtu.be/UhMRA3RryvY
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📖 VIDEO CHAPTERS 📖
0:00 Vocal Compression Mistakes
1:19 DistroKid
2:00 Mistake 1
3:31 Mistake 2
5:24 Mistake 3
6:39 Mistake 4
7:33 Mistake 5
9:24 Mistake 6
11:10 Mistake 7
15:56 Mistake 8
18:41 Mistake 9
19:38 Parallel Compression