In the case of vocals, it shapes the tail ends of words and phrases. Release time works on the tail end of the sound. I this situation we can set attack time fast to emphasize the consonants of vocals. However, for some genres like Hip-hop, we need more aggressive vocals. So you should set attack time fast for vocals.
We don’t want to subside the punch in kick and snare so we set the attack time slow for drums etc. We should set up the attack time fast for vocals and slow for a rhythm like drums. The faster attack time it has, the sound goes smoother and less aggressive. AttackĪttack time of a compressor decides the contents of the audio signal. Components Of A Compressor Effectīefore we get into the compressor settings for vocals, let us get some knowledge of its core components which can help you to understand how compressor effect works. The compressor has the ability to compress down the peaks softly and make the clip more dynamic.Īs a result, we get a balanced audio which is not possible with a Limiter. By adjusting these 2 things we can control that how the compression work on the audio signal. On the other hand, in a compressor, we have been provided with a compression ratio adjustment knob and a knee adjustment switch. The main goal of using a limiter is to avoid clippings. When we apply a limiter in an audio track and set the level to a certain point, whenever the audio signal goes beyond that level, it immediately compresses down the level to the level we set up. It has a very high compression ratio (20:1 to infinity:1). What is a Limiter and how it is different from a CompressorĪ limiter is also a compressor but it is used to prevent audio levels from going higher than a specified point. As a result, we end up with an unbalanced crappy mix. We treat them as the same effect and use them in a wrong way.
Many of us confused between compressor and limiter. In this article, you will learn about the components of a compressor and also how to set it up in the right way to get a perfect vocal.
However, if you take time to learn compressors and if your ears are sharp, applying compressor would be easier for you with time. T he work of a compressor is to compress the higher intensity areas of the sound clip and make them more near to the lower ones so that we could get a smooth and balanced sound.īut actually, it’s not an easy task to use a compressor in the right way. In vocals, the intensity is more unbalanced then other instruments. The levels of intensity solely depend on the sound source. Some areas of that sound clip may have a high level of intensity and some areas have a low-intensity level. When we record a sound clip, in terms of intensity, we get an unbalanced sound clip.
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