What Students Are Saying!
"This course has totally changed how I track and do business singing online. I feel so much more empowered when creating sounds for my clients. I got through 3/4 of the course, paused, then came back a month later, and I realized IT WAS ALL CLICKING! I have a super dynamic difficult voice to track, so it feels so good to be able to handle my instrument in a more fruitful way. There's so much information and hands-on exercises Kirk offers that as the information seeps into your subconscious, you don't even notice how much you're getting; until of course you're in the studio and looking for a slower release on a vocal and you're like, "Woah. This stuff works!" "
Katie Burke
Artist - KB & THE IDYLLWIDLE
"Kirks course was very helpful and intuitive. I gained a better understand of exactly what compression is. Kirk goes through a deep visual process of how to compress, it’s a must watch and learn."
Seth Baldwin
Artist - Setty
What You'll Get From This Course
If you have been recording and mixing for any amount of time you know how important and potentially dangerous compression can be. Getting compression right can make or break the sound and life of a record. Even though the controls are simple to use, it can take months and even years to really “get it” with compression and hear what its doing to your music. If you have ever found yourself moving knobs around and wondering if its making a difference this course is for you.
Fundamentals
Learn when and how to use a compressor to:
Stabilize dynamics.
Change the shape of a sound.
Change the tone of a sound.
Vocals & Instruments
In depth training with examples and downloadable files to practice with for vocals and various instruments. (ie bass sample drums, live drums, pianos etc)
Advanced Techniques
Get super comfortable with advanced compression techniques so you can spend less time compressing and more time working on the music!
Here's Whats Inside
COURSE OUTLINE
The Fundamentals of Compression
- Lesson 1 - How to Find Your “Why” for Compression
- Lesson 2 - Threshold Ratio and Makeup Gain
- Lesson 3 - Fun with Drum Slamming!
- Lesson 4 - Attack and Release - What is Actually Happening?
- Lesson 5 - Compressor Types - Why it helps to know the difference.
Vocal Compression
- Lesson 6 - The Greatest Vocal Compression Technique
- Lesson 7 - Vocal Compression 2 (Rap Vocals)
Applications for Instruments
- Lesson 8 - Compression For Piano
- Lesson 9 - Bass Compression
Advanced Compression Techniques
- Lesson 10 - Side Chain Compression
- Lesson 11 - Drum Compression Part 1 - Samples
- Lesson 12 - Drum Compression Part 2 - Live Drums
- Lesson 13 - Mix Bus Compression for fat, punchy, mixes
- Lesson 14 - De Essing with Compression
- Lesson 15 - Understanding Knee - Impress your friends and make your dynamic vocals behave and still sound awesome.
Start Mastering Compression Today
Compression can take years before it clicks with lots of engineers. I can get you there in a few days.
Compression Masterclass
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