Magic Compressor Settings for KICK & SNARE

My go-to kick and snare drum compression settings.

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[aangovan]

conclusion: slow attack, and fast release.
thanks, really good information.

[seazons_official]

This compression series is going to be another great hit !!!! Keep going !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[BobK]

This is probably the best video on compression that I've seen in a long time. Thanks!

[tronnyplaysguitar]

Hey Jordan I just wanted to say I really appreciate everything you do, thanks to these videos and your mix cheatsheet, I've been able to get my mixes to the point where I'm actually proud of them and not just "good enough for a demo", the mix cheatsheet is amazing even if you only have basic plugins, just having that starting point for each track takes so much guess work out of the process and makes mixing fun instead of daunting. Anybody reading this, get the mix cheatsheet! it's free and it will improve your mixes guaranteed!

[devendasmusic]

Amazing tutorial. For dumdums like me, this format is super concise and easy to understand. Saved me a ton of time!!

[iodfusj]

Sometimes bad compression settings can add character to a song like using too slow of release on a bus channel can give an effect like turning the speakers up too much and gives an illusion of cohesion. It's an art just as much as it is a science. I prefer to sacrifice clarity for dramatic effect at times.

[sprvky]

Please do compression series of bass that does have multiple play style such as fingering & slapping in one track.🙂

[justinreynolds]

I've always compressed after my samples are dialed in. Usually about 20-30%. Especially kick drums when double kick runs. Keep things level and consistent. Once in a while I get a very good drummer where that doesn't need a lot but it's rare. I use very similar settings and same compressor . Awesome video. I think a lot of people don't understand what compression does and get the attack and release wrong.

[johncostigan]

Straightforward nuts & bolts techniques. Valuable simplicity, Thank-you!

[SilvermainMusic]

Another fantastic compression explanation. Seriously top notch content. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this stuff so well :)

[SteveWoodzellMusic]

Love these purely practical and straightforward demonstrations! Very useful, thank you!

[venturahowie]

A very clear and useful explanation. I'm sure I'd love to see more videos like that about compression.

[DavidDavis-FA-photog]

This was great. It seems the more I learn about mixing the more I see where consistent simple approaches with understanding works. Thanks!

[toddcollins]

Love the emphasis on things that are repeatable.

[michieladriaansens]

that parallel so pumpy! :3 Great stuff i'm doing the professional production system course right now but these videos are also very insightfull. Def do a series on compression, i'm all for it.

[moritztorsiep]

Great video!!
I'd love to see how you compress bass and guitars.
My approach to them is honestly just to turn up the threshold on the SSL Channelstrip until they sound good and punchy.

[marcelmiagi]

Your approach to teaching is a god send! This was soo clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

[fabellara]

This is the best explanation of transient compression

[JanselKaye]

This guy deserves a million subs. This is my second account but been watching his contents since 2020.

[kevinkeener]

Man, it's so nice to see your techniques on actual instruments. So many other channels use these electronica samples (esp. drums & bass) that sound like something out of an 80s arcade game. This is much easier for me to relate to, since you're starting with sounds I can associate with the real world.