How Attack & Release Works in a Compressor

Joey demonstrates how compressors apply attack and release and how understanding it can take your mix to the next level. Do you have any questions about compression? Let us know in the comments!

Song used is "Chemicals" by Conquer Divide

0:00 Introduction
0:35 ADSR
2:00 Attack
4:13 Release
5:39 Setting Attack & Release
8:33 Recap

Tags:compression,audio production,mixing tutorials
#compression #audioproduction #mixingtutorials

[MegaNancyLover]

Man I wish every mixing tutorial on Youtube was as easy to follow and understand as Joey’s. The way he explains everything with graphics included makes everything so intuitive. Also, he’s very concise and to the point.

I love this channel.

[iutchube]

Can't thank you enough! This is the holy grail of compression.

[kadenstevens]

This is the best compression video I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much!

[CorwinJHarris]

6:47 Aw mannnn, that general tune is immaculate

[wyrlismike]

I know how to use compression but this was a great video none the less!

[bbc]

After all the videos I’ve watched on trying to comprehend compression .THIS video is the one that helped me ….thanks!

[ogPersonA]

Best compression tutorial on YouTube 🤘 thanks

[christopherharv]

Automating the release is something I would love to see your take on.

[christopherharv]

TY for the piano example, I've always struggled most with compression on piano tracks.

[commonbeats]

Thanks learning lots! What’s the song in the piano example please? All the feels!

[tomerefrat]

Thank you! I never touched my compressor because I didn't know how to set it up, your video really helped!

[chuckjones]

I can not believe this video only has 11k views. This is a text book breakdown. great stuff here.

[wassimassaleah]

Thanks 🙏 really you helped me to understand compressor ❤

[subgosugeneral]

Really helpful for me to understand basics of compressor, btw whats the ending song

[TheNightdiver]

Loved hearing my own summer in the video

[musicinsession]

Man since I found this channel (last week) I think I watched almost all the content! :D And it's great to hear (and learn) something that is properly narrated, instead of just shouting!!

[timcat]

Excellent explanation. I have been wondering how a guitarist would use the release in a compressor pedal, for two handed tapping and I think you explained it at 8.42, when you spoke about long sustaining notes Vs rapid fire drums.

[throttlenerd]

Whoa this is so great, thanks! And the graphics

[galbinobeats]

Great tutorial! One of the best I have ever seen!

[paulmitchell]

THis guys knows what he is talking about !