It got me thinking of the Alexander Supertramp quote "Happiness is only real when shared". In this episode we go over the basics of compression, why it can add so much life to a podcast, and we listen to several examples of different intensities of compression to analyze the life it will give to a recording, and we'll learn to identify how much is too much.ĭeath has a crazy way of putting a lot of things into perspective. Not even mentioning the sonic characteristics of hardware and analog emulated plugins, compression can add warmth and body to your voice that is otherwise unattainable, leaving your listeners with a more pleasing and intimate experience. While a perfectly dialed in compressor will certainly help level out your dynamic range and save your listeners ears from being blown out by sudden changes in loudness, it will also impart a beautiful tone and character to your voice that can otherwise sound bland and lifeless. Category: The Podcast Engineering ShowĮven with all the hours of teaching I've done on the topic, I've barely touched on the other incredible effects and benefits of learning proper compression techniques. Compression is a topic I've covered extensively but also not nearly enough on my YouTube channel. Vocals are no exception.Clean Cut Audio is dedicated to educating and inspiring higher standards of audio in podcasting.Įvery week, audio engineer and podcast producer Tom Kelly will teach editing tips, workflow tricks, and necessary values that will help you produce a better sounding podcast more efficiently. Glitch Machines Hysteresis Just like any other part of a mix, vocals are a great place to experiment. Voxengo OldSkoolVerb Reverb for vocals is essential. Acon Digital Multiply Chorus Vocals need some color. Skip to primary navigation Skip to content. We wanna know all your tips and tricks too. Exciter plugins add subtle harmonics to your vocal track for some extra sonic-excitement in the high range. The effects on Hysteresis definitely deliver a whole bundle of experimentation. Just like any other part of a mix, vocals are a great place to experiment. Using a step-style sequencer the A1 Trigger Gate packs in a boat load of cool effects.ĭownload the A1 Trigger Gate for Free. Be sure to check out their absolutely EPIC demo video. Reverb takes your vocals out of the room you recorded them in, and allows you to make your own sound space.