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Take a 13 question quiz to test and certify your knowledge of the tutorial-video course
Audio Mistakes 101 - 10 Common Compression Mistakes.
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1
Why might compression negatively affect a synth sound?
Some synth sounds are not loud enough to trigger compression
Some synth sounds depend entirely on volume variations for musical dynamics
No reason-You should always use compression on synths
Most synth sounds already contain the correct amount of compression
2
What are the main controls of a compressor?
Delay, Decay, Rate, Depth and Modulation
Threshold, Ratio, Attack and Release
Frequency, Gain and Q
Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release
3
What is another name for parallel compression?
N.Y. compression
Side by side compression
Sidechain Compression
4
Should you use a compressor on the master stereo buss while mixing?
Only during the winter, to get warmer mixes
Some mixers do, some don't-it's up to you
Always-all mixers have one set up at all times during the mix
Never-mix buss compression is a violation of the mixer's code
5
How can you alter the envelopes of drums with compression?
Use sidechain compression
Adjust the tape damping on the drums before recording
Run the drums through a synthesizer first
Utilize the compressor's Attack & Release controls
6
How does Parallel (aka NY) Compression work?
It combines compressed and uncompressed versions of the same track
It lets you compress different frequency ranges independently
It utilizes two compressors-One for Left, one for Right
It adds compression before recording, and again after
7
What kind of compressors should be applied in a mix?
None-compression is for mastering only
Whatever works
Only compressors that cost more than $1000
Opto compressors only
8
What are three kinds of "character" compressors (circuits)?
Opto, FET, VCA
Sidechain, Parallel, Multiband
Pultec, FET, DCA
Opto, FSK, BVD
9
What can impact the effectiveness of a compressor preset?
Tempo changes within the same song
Very different levels of different audio sources
The use of Auto-Tune on a track
None of the other answers are correct
10
What's the benefit of Multiband compression?
Multiband compressors have fewer controls than regular compressors
It guarantees that all elements in a complex signal are processed identically
It lets you compress different frequency ranges independently
It's like adding several full-range compressors to a channel in series, one after the other
11
What are the correct settings for compressing vocals?
Always use the highest Threshold possible
Always use an opto compressor (e.g., an LA2A)
There are no "correct" or "incorrect" settings
Never use a Ratio higher than 4:1
12
What's the benefit of M/S (Mid/Side) processing/compression?
It lets you compress different frequency ranges independently
It guarantees that all elements in a complex signal are processed identically
It lets you use a compressor on one track to process a different track simultaneously
It lets you process elements in the center and sides of a stereo signal separately
13
Why might two compressors may be used on the same signal?
If one doesn't have a fast-enough Attack
One for overall compression, one for peaks
For sidechaining the bass to the kick
One for the left and the other for the Right on a stereo track
Audio Mistakes 101
10 Common Compression Mistakes
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