Are You Using the Wrong Compressor? Compression Masterclass

Let’s look at the different common types of Compressors: FET, Tube (Vari-Mu), Optical and VCA. This video is intended to follow on from my “Compression Explained“ video where you can learn how to dial in all the settings and feel confident with your mixing. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Overview 0:45 - FET 4:05 - Tube (Vari-Mu) 7:07 - Optical 8:45 - VCA 11:45 - Outro FET Compression: These are bold compressors with incredibly fast attack times. FET compressors are not subtle and will usually lead to an obvious and familiar tone. Be careful with those fast attack times, it can be best to start off with the slower attack times (still very fast at 800 micro seconds!). Some famous examples include the UREI 1176 (especially revisions C, D and E). Try using a FET compressor to tame the transients of a vocal or instrument during recording and follow it with a slower and smoother compressor such as tube or optical. Tube Compression: Some of the first