Lesson 2. Compressors In Depth - Posted on 2017-01-21 by Melvin Perdomo

This time in the studio was absolutely great for me since I watched how my mentor Steve Catizone worked on a mix for a real client. I could appreciate the step-by-step process of editing a vocal track using parallel, sidechain and serial compression.

I could also understand the distinctive uses of different types of compressors such as VCA, Optical and Variable Mu on audio tracks. As my mentor was explaining how to alter the audio signal of a track I paid close attention to how he manipulated the attack and release of the compressor to get the required sound.

For the first time I learned about Ableton Live and the Lenny Kiser kick plugin which was very helpful for me to know. I had the pleasure to meet Scott Johnson who graduated from Recording Connection over a year ago and has been successful in his career working for an audio production company and currently working with my mentor while maintaining his own business as an audio engineer and producer.