Do You REALLY NEED mix buss COMPRESSION?
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- čas přidán 25. 03. 2021
- If you’re unsure whether you need to compress your mix, you’re probably thinking about things the wrong way. Join Gregory Scott, Kush Audio’s resident plugin and hardware designer, as he screws your head on straight and helps you to understand why you might - and might NOT - want to slap a compressor on your mix buss.
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I love my face! And let's be honest, cheese balls are DELICIOUS!
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Who raised you?? lol
I love that Kush pinned this comment. That's 'balls' right there. I have been using Kush' plugins for years, never seen or heard the person. What a cool cat! Philosophical, deep, honest, artistic, and pendantic in all the right ways.
Stupid haters are so funny
The like button alone is not enough to express how much I enjoy these videos and how valuable they are to me.
I appreciate that, truly 😊
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I love these videos so much too
Such a shame You were forced to watch it.
I fully agree Jacob. G. S. is a multilevel B A D A S S, and a simple 👍 is not enough.
Lots of good youtube channes tells us how to move faders, but this one helps you to think before we move a fader, thats why i love it
well said 👍👍 so easy to get lost in the flow of making changes without stopping to think about where you're going!
Exactly, and even prior to thinking: paying attention to how it feels.
It’s true. I think the toughest part of mixing is listening before acting.
Yes, this is what is missing nowadays. Feeling it, not calculating or mixing with eyes.
Yeah. This channel gets to the core of the matter. Really happy I came across it.
That one dislike was Mix With The Masters because you're stealing all their customers
Rightfully so, i might add, as a mix with the masters regretful subscriber.
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@@MrDudumassa The youtube chanel is free, their platform is not.
Why is everything competition with you kids.
The only channel that I actually get excited about new episodes. Kush After Hours.
Absolutely
Thanks fake comment guy.
@@prototype8137 fake? I guess you don’t see good comments often.
Hey man, I wanted to point out, from a dancer and producer standpoint. You, ARE TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO BE ARTIST, which is much more important in my opinion than being skilled at a particular art. bravo. dance education needs to bend to creating artist rather than dancers
Really great point here. As a painter, I can relate as academics / schooling taught me much skill but what and why to make art -not a thing that came out of it really.
Your comment reminds me of Black Swan and how the main character was technically perfect but held back in her career because she was too emotionless
@@cory99998 man its so true its almost sickening lol
as a firm believer in understanding the "whys" rather than the "whats", I really appreciate you treating your audience as critical thinking humans. thank you for what you do.
I, once, accidentally put a buss compressor on a drum bus for texturing. Hours of tweaking, bounced the file and it was magical. The catch here, however is the compressor was all in bypass mode when I was tweaking. I was an idiot for sure. But learnt that sometimes your sound doesn't need anything. Placebo effect? I do not know. But this was one eye-opening experience for sure.
Thanks for your video, btw. My only go-to YT channel when it comes to audio post-processing. Love from India.
Great idea for a Placebo Compressor, one dial to turn, does nothing 😂 Gregory saying, “can you hear it, can you feeeeeeeeel it?” ✌🏼
"A comp in need is a friend indeed, a comp with weed is better" ?
do you know the story of the magical button in almost all the vintages studios back in the days? when they had a guy who think he knows ( without really knowing anything) asking "can you push the 2K's a bit ? or something like that...they were used to turne the magical button ( which doesn't do nothing of course, that the trick) ask the guy" tell me when you think it's ok?" and then, the guy was very very happy... :D it's all that matter....be happy with what you do
Compression... just a little for glue. If i really need more volume i also use saturation... it's easier on the ear drums
@@glennbob9315 Ahah so true, this thing we all keep under radar "ye Im good you cant hear the difference but I do, oh wait it is bypassed" (generally we hide the fact that we noticed it is bypassed right ?), shame on us. Or "what the... I am on 20:1 and it does nothing this plugin sux" bypass off.
The best audio teacher on the internet. Captivating and easy to understand. Brilliant explanations.
Aside bus compression, parallel compression on drums have been the gold key for me to achieve more pro mixing.
My main improvements actually came from working with good drummers, lol. And then yes, parallel compression!
“Odds are its probably there before you can hear it.” So true. Great advice 😎
Kush. You should do a Live Stream Q&A one of these days! I would definitely tune in. Thanks for the insights.
Another great lesson: "Compressor on mixbus to create movement (enhance or deeper or change the groove) " - Thanks Mr.Gregory Scott!!!!! Oh Captain, My Captain!!!!!
I don't know why exactly, but for mixing-related content, I find that I understand the most when it's just a chill talk and explanation of the subject without showing video of the DAW graphics doing its thing. This is exactly why this channel and SonicScoop with Justin Colletti are my favorite. In that order.
I love that you're not humming and rambling over an Ableton window. You are actually just explaining how to think about this stuff. Super helpful for a newbie like me.
You’re giving every intern what they really wanted to learn while they were grinding out 16 hour shifts doing food runs and watching the cameras. 😂
This channel is everything to me right now. The House of Kush is all I need in 2021.
minimalistic living, i must say
You know? .... What I find helpful is, as we listen to the teacher teach... A great form of follow up to all that IS being taught, can often lie in the teachers own material...
Sneaky little devil is a great format for you to say: " Ahhhhh... That's what Gregory means, when he was talking about 'X'"...
You'll be rewarded to actually 'hear' many of his topic's applications-
Thank you again Gregory for your work-
Super helpful*
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"Is it necessary" - "This doesn't really make sense to me unless we contextualize it."
Thank you! I see this kind of question all the time and the first thing I want to ask is, "Necessary" - for what? It may be necessary for one thing but not another. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish and whether this is one potential solution.
Ermergherd, the way you put it each time gives me a new view and approach on something I've been doing half my life
thats not sarcastic btw, These are some of the best insights anyone has ever given me on this tooic
Awesome, glad to hear it!
I wish there was like an ultra subscribe button or something... Gregory Scott is the man, every video has the perfect amount of wisdom and is very well delivered and the concepts are all crystal clearly explained, gets me thinking on the right brain path for success, all thumbs up to Kush After Hours
Every time I hear the intro music I'm expecting Barry White's voice to come in at any minute.
Intro músic, sexiest... Love the vibe
“You sexy, SEXY freak..”
So True!!
Same ha ha
Hahahahaha, same here.
I'm honoured that you took out time to explain more on that question. Obviously your perception is really advanced ( I mean what do you expect from someone who makes mixing tools). I've always looked at mixbus compression as a tool to control dynamics, but I will try and approach it differently next time to see how it affects the rythm and feel of the whole mix. Thanks 🙏
UBK making the mysteries of audio production understandable for all, and all without having to demo it. "Mixing is SEXY baby!"
I think you could do a video on how to make a cabbage and onion smoothie and Id still give it a thumbs up.
"The question is: 'Does it serve the emotional impact of this work of art?'". Amen.
You're truly one of my favorite people on CZcams. You're a great teacher and I love the vibe!
I know why this is the "House of Kush". Because its one of the dopest spots to be on CZcams! Period
I gotta tell you, in 30 years in Boston, NY and DC, with about 500 sessions under my belt on 24 track analog, I never once heard anyone use the term "glue" when mixing. Not even once. The whole idea of "gluey compression" I think is to correct artifacts that result from mixing ITB with no console. The console itself is a bus and does some natural compression, coloration and dynamics just by passing audio though it. That being said, I totally agree with everything you said and if you need compression, use it. Just don't fall into the standard CZcams mentality of "Do This On Every Mix" and stuff like "bus everything" because One Size Does Not Fit All.
Ha! I'll bet nobody said 'warmth' or 'saturation' either 😛
@@TheHouseofKushTV lol! You got that right! Sometimes we couldn't get away from the saturation. I was running Ampex 456 on a Studer A80 at +9. I never bothered looking at the meters. I just listened for the needles clicking on the pegs, lol.
This channel is a gold mine that keeps on giving. Every other channel is teaching specific tricks with plugins that only fix that one problem, but here you learn how to think about mixing as a general concept, and that makes the knowledge applicable to any scenario.
Please do more videos like your video where you explained drum compression. Actually being able to hear the differences was really nice.
Absolutely! Producing those kinds of episodes is very, very time intensive. So I'll be doing many more, but in between ya gotta settle for me running my mouth 😛
@@TheHouseofKushTV I understand! Really love the videos :)
I can only imagine how time consuming it is to finish one of these videos. But the time taken is sooo valued to us. Can’t wait for the next one.
I have Sneaky Little Devils in my playlist. And every time one of your songs come on, it immediately takes me to a whole other dimension from all the other mixes on the playlist. I think that's saying a lot for your artistry. Great work sir.
The way you deliver the ideas is just brilliant. It's like sitting in a nice room in the evening with a great friend and exchanging the thoughts.
im getting back into music production/ mixing after about 13 years. I'm glad i came across this channel. You put it in a way i can understand.
The fine points of compression can be so geeky. I love it!
Discovered this channel this morning. These are not just lessons in audio production, this is also a masterclass in how to teach. As a music production teacher myself, I will benefit from both without a shadow of a doubt.
your voice and speech is magical!
This is like ASMR where you learn stuff. This dude is chill as hell.
A long time ago I watched a video from this guy. I, at 1st, thought this guy is totally baked...but after several episodes.. I appreciate his genius! Keep 'em coming Kush!
Always a thought provoking treat! Hope all is good in your world Mr Scott 👍
I love your videos. I find this kind of content that’s geared towards “way of thinking” incredibly valuable. So, thank you for doing what you do.
Awesome as always Gregory. I love the way you always put ears and feeling before reaching and tweaking.
I can't get enough of this channel.
It truly is unbelievably helpful.
Thank you so much
I really like your take on how and why. Your insights are really shaping how I mix, thank you!
Love the metaphor about everything being "polite". Beautiful.
love u man, the amount of knowledge dropped is pure gold!
You make things so understandable and receptive to the ear. I've watched endless different engineers on here and none have been able to present the info in a way I can retain it. You make that possible dude. Thank you! Coffee and Kush anytime, on me.
The information, insight and knowlegable experience you provide in Kush After Hours, doubled with the way you deliver it is awesome. Lucky to have stumbled upon your channel, I've only been watching you back catalogue of episodes for a few months now, but you have helped my mixes soooo much.
Loving your channel, keep doing the great things that you do.
I love that you mentioned that, at the end of the day, we’re all just making art. It’s easy to forget that and get caught up in insignificant details. Great stuff!
That hair's getting longer by the week, buddy!
Once again a great video. People forget that mixing is an art.... would anyone say to an artist "Do I need to slap some cherry pink on this canvas?" or "Is it important to use up and down brush strokes?" - it's art. Too many rules have been made by the guys who churn out video that say "Use these Top Ten Tips to get perfect mixes"...... I spent years in my room as a kid splicing tape, playing with four tracks - hanging around studios as a teen to "play" and "experiment" with sound..... hours and hours of learning by doing it... and often doing it badly - but that was I how learned to do it better... and all without CZcams!!
Have a great weekend!
Sooo good and smouth. Thanks for the sound advises and the way you give them. You gave time to assimilate them.
Pure gold. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Pure gold on this channel 👑
Always love this channel. So informative in a soulful way. The way I treat music.
Using mix buss compression as a source of movement is brilliant. Absolutely eye opening thank you so much for this!
I love the way you talk about things! This discussion of all the elements being part of the whole work of art, and describing them based on what they do to our perception. It's really wonderful😌✌️
Another excellent presentation of the "not normal stuff" about mixing. Love the passion. Cool to see it in others . Well done and Thanks.
You're so good Gregory! I love the way you explain things, character and that intro music is just perfect. Need to binge all your videos!
Literally smiled when I saw the notification for this video. The week has ended, cup of tea on the go, listen to the dude spread the knowledge!
Solid information! Thanks for all the value you add to the community!
Thank you so much Mr. Scott!! Woot!
Every episode brings me closer to audio enlightenment and your pacing, explanations, language, voice and delivery make all these concepts easier to grasp. You are the Alan Watts of audio. Thank you.
So consistently good that I upvote automatically before even watching, just so I don't forget. I love the idea of using compression artistically, for effect, rather than just a problem solver.
Thank you Gregory Scott, You are the Man !!!!
Dude I totally experienced that low end and kick bringing up in the mix with bus compression. Great advice. love your channel
Waking up, fresh coffee, and a new video from Gregory. The best way to start the day.
Beautiful answer and explanation. Thank you.
Another great therapy session Greg! Thanks for reminding us we don’t “have to” do anything (all subjective in art)...I appreciate your words and consistent vibe w/which you deliver them.
Thanks for these After Hours videos, Gregory. Stumbling upon your channel a few months back has changed my outlook on life.
Every word that comes out from his mouth is a MUST TO THINK ABOUT. Brilliant!
Your voice relaxes me
Oh wow! Thank you very much for that! I genuinely have been asking this question around for sometime and still was feeling a bit "anxious" about whether using it or not even when happy with everything in the mix without it. Yet I got your points about different texture , clarity etc.., compression can bring depending on the scenario. I really feel relief now about that topic. Thank you ever so much Gregory. All the best to you.
These videos are such an excellent resource, thanks for posting.
Dude, thanks for these videos, it's so refreshing to get honest, BS-free explanations like this!
Thank you for the wisdom Gregory! Please keep it up.
Thanks for speaking my mind, its like a deja vu extension of it! 😄 Started mixing every day on youtube now, and the more you do it the more you realize how unbelivably right you are! 👍
YES!!!! More new videos coming in!! The People had spoken and the Teacher responded!! keep em coming!! You're seriously the BEST Mr. Kush!!
Only recently found your channel, and I love it. Loads of little juicy nuggets on knowledge.
Great performance and speech. A large load of emotions in a small window. Thanks
Greg you are the man as always.
Great as always! You got me through a pandemic!! Thank you!!!!
It is very inspiring to see someone emphasizing the subjectiveness of mixing decisions. I sometimes do things because I think they are needed... I should question that more often and try minimalistic approaches until I feel the need of a specific tool that does the job.
Spectacular dynamic range and volume on the hair tonight Gregory, 2am in Australia and confirmation that the emotional impact is real. Thanks for another great lesson teach 🙏
This channel is super relaxing.
Real talk, excellent explanation... Thanks
Great continuation of the "Hearing Compression" video. Thanks for another piece of the puzzle, UBK.
Hearing these concepts hit harder the second time. Thank you. Keep the craft going 🤙🏼
Thanks for letting us geek out with you:)
Another great video, you're appreciated! I like your ability to rise out of the process discussion into the conceptual realm. Great stuff.
I hope to God one day I get to work with Gregory Scott. Even simply hanging out with him in a session would be a life changing experience for me.
Wonderful! Your videos bring a very unicque approach and very precious knowledge. It's being mind widening for me to watch them. Thank you for this!
Great description! I love it.
Hey Gregory. Just wanted to say an enormous thank you for these videos, but also your killer plugins! Your compressors, especially Silika sound so natural and warm. The tone of your EQ's, are beautiful, and smooth and silky - Electra and Axis are my favourites EQ's from any company! And your saturation tools, the Omega transformers, or the saturation in your compressors are next level. Keep up the amazing work my friend!
Really great video. Love your approach to this, good sir.
The true voice of reason. Love the vids!! And my recently acquired UBK Fatso!!!
The way u teach these topics is better understandable than anywhere else.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos!
Have a nice weekend ma friends!
I was gonna give my praise once more for you and your channel but everyone took what I was going to say already, so ill just say this. We are forever in debt to you for sharing your knowledge and philosophies on music.
Keep these coming, such good stuff about hearing the fine details, or even applying a compressor without the audible effect of compressing the signal.
Meta comment, but thank you for sharing your experiences with the autism spectrum (on the podcast especially). It really gives me the warm fuzzies.
You taught me a valuable lesson I’ve been making music almost the incorrect way but this is good knowledge ✊🏾
The most extensive, and understandable videos I've seen. So well done.