Compression is one of the most important (yet misunderstood) tools needed for creating professional audio mixes. Gain the confidence of knowing how to properly use it, hear it, dial in settings, and choose the right one to make your mixes sound amazing.
Compression Mastery will show you how.
When used incorrectly, compression can ruin your mixes.
But understanding how to use it and training your ears to properly HEAR the effects of compression can be a struggle.
It doesn't always make a drastic change. In fact, in many cases, the goal is to use compression in a way that makes it as transparent as possible...
This makes the process of dialling in settings even more confusing...
For years, I used to guess at which settings to use. I'd tinker aimlessly, hoping to find a magical setting that would have any sort of impact.
I'd often use presets thinking that those would do the job (afterall, they were named after the instruments I was using them on...)
When in solo, I'd be able to hear the changes these presets would make and I'd assume that these were the correct settings to use. But when I added the other instruments back, I'd often realize my instruments sounded weaker or that they had lost some of their energy and punch.
Plugin presets will NOT work for YOUR music!
It's not that you've done anything wrong with your recordings or that you are incapable of creating pro mixes... It's that presets were created to solve problems for a totally unique situation. Unless you're working on the exact same song, with the exact same tracks, same equipment, room, performer, gain settings, etc., presets will not get you the right results for your specific project.
Every mix is different. Each song requires a personalized approach to dialing in the correct settings in order to give each instrument the clarity it deserves.
What works on one mix will not necessarily work for another. You need to understand the nuances of picking the right compressor and settings for the job you are working on.
DRUMS
The backbone of every mix. Learn how to use compression to get big punchy drums that cut through dense mixes.
ELECTRIC GUITAR
Whether your rhythm or lead guitars are clean or dirty, get the clarity and weight your tracks need.
VOCALS
Discover how to use compression on vocals to give them the clarity they deserve and find their sweet spot within the mix.
TRAIN YOUR EARS
Compression can be one of the hardest mixing tools to train your ears to hear. Learn how to determine when to use it and how to dial in settings.
BASS
Getting the low end right is crucial. Discover how to get more control and increase the feel and size of your tracks.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Acoustic guitars are extremely dynamic. They can provide texture or rhythm. Learn how to shape them the way you need.
COMPRESSOR TYPES
Using the wrong compressor can actually ruin your tracks. Learn how and why to use different models.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Discover the compression secrets pros use daily in order to gain more control over their mixes. Create space, optimize effects and create a balanced sound.
Just stop and think about the benefits of what improving your skills and creating better mixes can do for you... Not only will you be making the best mixes of your life, but you will:
You can do this!
It all starts with improving your skills
My goal with this course is to help you make significant breakthroughs with your skill development.
I guarantee that this course will meet or exceed your expectations. If you go through this program and feel this isn't the best compression course you've ever seen, simply request a refund within 30 days and I'll give you your money back - no questions asked.
I stand by my work and feel confident that your mixes will improve after taking this course.
"Truly, your compression course is one of the very best I have seen so far. I am amazed how in-depth it is and it covers all I need for the genre I’m working in. I can't tell you how much it helped me to understand what to do on each instrument and how to get the sound I have inside of my head so easy and quick. To me these 90 bucks were really well spent, thanks again. You did an incredible job."
- Christoph E.
"I've been burning through these courses. I LOVE them. It's teaching me more than I knew about compression as well as showed me that I was using the 1176 backwards"
- Sturgeon S.
Q: What if I don't have time to take the whole course right now?
You will get lifetime access to all of the course content when you purchase. All of the videos are broken down into small digestible sections so that you can watch them whenever you find is most convenient for you.
Q: Will the lessons help me even if I use a different DAW and different plugins?
All of the concepts discussed in the video are independent of which DAW or plugins you use. Once you learn the process and mindset of how to incorporate compression into your mixes, you can apply it in whatever DAW you're using and with whichever plugins you wish.
Q: Will this course work for me if I work in [insert genre here]?
Whether you work in rock, metal, jazz, EDM, rap, or any other genre, the concept of using compression is the same. In the videos, I will discuss how to assess your tracks so that you can determine how to approach the different instruments in your mix, regardless of which genre you're in.
Q: I'm just starting to get into mixing. Do I need to be at a certain skill level before taking this course?
No. This course is a perfect fit for anyone who wants to master how to use compression - regardless of skill level. Whether you're just getting started or have been mixing for years, understanding how to use compression properly in your mixes is an extremely important skill. The sooner you learn how to master it, the faster your mixes will start improving.
Q: Can't I find this information for free on YouTube?
Though there are some helpful videos on YouTube, the majority of videos on there contain incorrect information and have been created by amateur mixers who have had no proper studio training.
Instead, Compression Mastery gives you the opportunity to watch over the shoulder of a professional engineer with years of experience. You will learn a beginning-to-end approach for how to apply compression across all of the instruments in you mixes without needing to waste hours sorting through various videos.
Q: What if this course doesn’t work for me?
Then you get your money back. If you take the course and feel like you didn’t gain more than the cost of the course, and you didn’t learn anything/see any results, just email me within 30 days and I’ll refund 100% of your money back.
Mike Indovina is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists throughout his career. He has been fortunate to work alongside many artists (including Kiss and Collective Soul) and labels such as Universal, Sony, Republic, Roadrunner, and more.
He is also the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller "The Mixing Mindset: The Step-by-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio"
He runs www.masteryourmix.com where he teaches aspiring studio engineers to create pro-level recordings and mixes from home
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