NY Compression VS Parallel Compression - What's the difference - feat. I Heart NY
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host explores the 'I Heart New York' parallel compression plugin by Baby Audio, emphasizing its simplicity with only three controls. He explains the concept of parallel compression, contrasting it with New York compression, which is characterized by aggressive settings and a 'smiley face' EQ curve. The tutorial demonstrates applying the plugin to a master track to enhance punch and power without exceeding volume limits, and also shows a creative use of the solo button for individual tracks. The host encourages viewers to experiment with the plugin and shares tips for achieving a balanced and powerful mix.
Takeaways
- 🎚 Parallel compression is a technique where a compressed signal is mixed with the original 'dry' signal, while New York compression is a specific style of parallel compression with aggressive settings and a 'smiley face' EQ curve.
- 🔧 The 'I Heart New York' plugin by Baby Audio is designed for New York compression, offering simplicity with only two knobs and a slider for easy adjustment.
- 🎛 The 'Spank' knob on the plugin represents the aggressive compression and EQ settings, while the 'Parallel Volume' slider controls the volume of the compressed signal, keeping the dry signal constant.
- 👂 The 'Solo' button allows users to listen to just the compressed signal, which can be useful for fine-tuning the balance between the dry and compressed sounds.
- 📊 The script emphasizes the importance of not exceeding the original volume when applying parallel compression to maintain the perceived improvement in sound quality.
- 🎵 A common application for parallel compression, including New York compression, is on the master bus or a submix to add punch and evenness to the overall mix.
- 🔗 The script provides a practical demonstration of applying the 'I Heart New York' plugin to a master track, showing how to match the peak levels and add compression without increasing the overall volume.
- 🛠️ The 'Solo' feature is also shown being used creatively by soloing the compressed signal and adjusting it within a parallel compression rack for additional control.
- 🎶 The script concludes with a recommendation to use the plugin for its ease of use and effectiveness in achieving the desired New York compression sound, priced at an affordable $29.
- 📝 The video creator encourages viewer interaction by asking for feedback and questions in the comments, and offers to provide further information or tutorials on request.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is discussing and demonstrating the use of a parallel compression plugin called 'I Heart New York' by Baby Audio, which is designed to emulate the New York compression style.
What is parallel compression?
-Parallel compression is a mixing technique where a compressed version of a signal is mixed with the original, unprocessed 'dry' signal to control the dynamic range and add sustain or 'punch' without significantly altering the original sound's character.
How is New York compression different from regular parallel compression?
-New York compression is a specific type of parallel compression known for its aggressive settings and a 'smiley face' EQ curve that boosts the lows and highs, adding punch and power to the sound.
What are the key features of the 'I Heart New York' plugin by Baby Audio?
-The 'I Heart New York' plugin features only three controls: a 'Spank' knob for compression and EQ, a 'Parallel Volume' slider to adjust the level of the compressed signal, and a 'Solo' button to isolate the compressed signal for easy blending.
Why is the 'Solo' button on the plugin useful?
-The 'Solo' button is useful for isolating the compressed signal, allowing the user to hear only the processed sound and adjust the 'Parallel Volume' slider to blend it with the dry signal without affecting the overall volume.
How does the 'Spank' knob on the plugin work?
-The 'Spank' knob on the plugin controls the amount of aggressive compression and EQ applied to the signal, emulating the characteristics of New York compression.
What is the purpose of the 'Parallel Volume' slider?
-The 'Parallel Volume' slider adjusts the volume of the compressed signal, allowing the user to mix the compressed and dry signals without affecting the original signal's level.
Where is a common place to apply parallel or New York compression?
-A common place to apply parallel or New York compression is on a bus or the master channel, where it can affect multiple tracks simultaneously, adding punch and evenness to the overall mix.
How does the script suggest using the plugin on individual tracks?
-The script suggests using the plugin on individual tracks by creating a parallel compression rack, which allows the user to apply the plugin to a specific track while maintaining control over the dry signal.
What is the importance of not exceeding the original volume when applying parallel compression?
-Not exceeding the original volume when applying parallel compression is important to ensure that the compression is enhancing the sound rather than merely increasing its loudness, allowing for a more natural and effective use of the technique.
Outlines
🎙️ Introduction to Parallel and New York Compression
The speaker begins by introducing the topic of parallel compression, specifically focusing on a New York style compression plugin called 'I Heart New York' by Baby Audio. They differentiate between regular parallel compression, where any type of compression runs alongside a dry signal, and New York compression, which uses aggressive settings and a 'smiley face' EQ to boost lows and highs, adding punch and power to the sound. The speaker outlines their plan to discuss the plugin's simplicity with only two knobs and a slider, delve into its inner workings, and demonstrate its use in various applications.
🔊 Applying Parallel Compression on the Master Bus
The speaker demonstrates how to apply parallel compression using the 'I Heart New York' plugin on the master bus of a mix. They emphasize the importance of not exceeding the original volume to ensure the compression's effects are heard and not just an increase in volume. They show how to set the peak levels to maintain the same volume as the original dry signal and then add the compressed signal for a more even and powerful sound. The speaker also discusses the use of the plugin's solo button to isolate the compressed signal for fine-tuning and provides a before-and-after comparison to highlight the effect of the compression on the overall mix.
🎚️ Advanced Techniques with Parallel Compression
The speaker explores advanced techniques for using parallel compression, including creating a custom parallel compression rack with the 'I Heart New York' plugin. They explain how to set up a rack with a dry signal and the compressed signal, adjusting the levels to maintain the original volume while adding the compressed signal for a thicker sound. The speaker also shows how to use the plugin's solo button within the rack to blend the compressed signal without doubling the dry signal. They conclude by demonstrating the effect of the compression on a drum track, highlighting the increased punch and evenness it provides to the mix.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Parallel Compression
💡New York Compression
💡Baby Audio
💡Aggressive Compression
💡Smiley Face EQ
💡Dry Signal
💡Peak Volume
💡Buss
💡Solo Button
💡Drum Rack
💡Macros
Highlights
Introduction to the concept of parallel compression and its difference from New York compression.
Overview of the 'I Heart New York' plugin by Baby Audio, which offers a unique take on parallel compression.
Explanation of the simplicity of the plugin's interface with only three controls.
Discussion on the technical aspects of how parallel compression works behind the scenes.
Definition and purpose of New York compression, including its aggressive settings and 'smiley face' EQ curve.
Demonstration of how the 'Spank' control on the plugin combines aggressive compression and EQ.
Practical advice on using the plugin without exceeding the original volume of the signal.
Live example of applying the plugin to a master track to achieve an even and powerful sound.
Creative use of the plugin's 'Solo' button for mixing compressed signals.
Tutorial on creating a parallel compression rack with the 'I Heart New York' plugin.
Explanation of how to use the plugin on individual tracks, such as a drum bus.
Technique for adjusting the plugin's settings to achieve a specific sound without altering the original volume.
Discussion on the importance of keeping the dynamic range in check while adding compression.
Final thoughts on the plugin's effectiveness and its ease of use for achieving New York compression.
Call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking, subscribing, and commenting.
Encouragement for viewers to explore the plugin and reach out with any questions or for further assistance.
Transcripts
what's going on my dude so parallel
compression New York compression what's
the difference let's figure that out
right now while we take a look at the
new baby audio plug-in I Love New York
let's get into it what's going on my
dudes today I want to talk about this
new plugin I really like to call I heart
New York it's a parallel compression
plugin but in the New York compression
style so what's the difference well
let's start there first we'll talk about
what is parallel compression like
regular parallel compression and then
we'll talk about what is New York
compression because there is a
difference then we'll take a look at the
plug-in itself there's only two knobs in
one slider so it's actually easy to use
but I want to talk about what's
happening behind the scenes so you guys
can take advantage of it better and then
finally let's see this plug-in in action
all right I'm gonna show you guys my
favorite ways to use it in hopes of
maybe that'll inspire you guys to try
some cool stuff all right let's get into
it so parallel compression is any type
of compression running in parallel along
with a dry signal while New York
compression is specific compression and
EQ settings running along parallel with
a dry signal the settings for the
compression is usually very aggressive
and the EQ is a smileyface EQ which
boost the lows and the highs using New
York compression is supposed to add
punch and power to your sound let's take
a look at how the I heart New York
compressor by baby audio does it so as
you can see this compressor only has
three knobs
it's got spanked output and the parallel
volume slider now right off the bat this
parallel volume slider is not a wet and
dry it's actually just the volume of the
compressed signal so the dry always
stays the same and then you add in as
much of this as you want there's also a
solo knob so you could hear just the
compressed signal and there's a cool way
to take advantage of that and I'll show
you guys that in a bit now spank is
gonna be that combination of aggressive
compression and EQ that I was talking
about and
here in the signal you could see what I
mean so there's an incoming signal and
that is split and this is what I mean by
parallel so the dry signal runs along
untouched and then the parallel signal
goes into the amount of spank you want
and you could turn that up and adjust it
and then it goes into the parallel
volume the slider I was talking about
and then both signals are brought back
together and then the output knob
controls the entire volume it's pretty
easy to understand but let's stop
talking about it jump into the door and
see this guy in action all right guys
let's get into this oh but before we do
if you guys are learning something new
about parallel compression new your
compression please hit that like button
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helps me out and if you guys have any
questions on any of the stuff that I've
said or I'm about to say please leave it
in the comments I always get back to you
alright guys let's see this guy in
action alright so the first place that
is a very common place to put parallel
compression New York compression
remember the only difference is newer
compression is super aggressive and is
going to be a boost on the lows and the
highs right it's gonna make a sound more
punchy a very common place to start
adding parallel or New York compression
would be a buss ascend or the master ok
so let's start out at the master I'm
going to click on my master and you can
see that I've got an I heart New York
right here okay let's open this guy up
on the other screen there it is alright
and if you notice I've got this little
guy right here basically all this is
doing is showing me a peak readout of
well the track right and it's the same
as tabbing over and looking at your
readout here for the sake of ease I like
to add it right to the track it's just a
max for live device no big deal so the
first rule about adding parallel
compression is you don't want to exceed
the volume right because as human beings
we like things that are louder okay it's
just the way it is so a lot of times if
we just add compression or volume to our
signal then we say like oh wow it sounds
better but when you keep the volume the
same you can tell if it's actually the
volume you like or what the compressor
is adding so I'm gonna leave
they're off for a second and let's just
listen to a second of this and you'll
see that the peak hits around negative 3
dB
right
[Music]
all right now
what we want to do is add in our
parallel New York compression and we
want to go ahead and make sure that the
peak is sitting around we don't want to
exceed the peak by too much right I mean
it's not a perfect world but we're gonna
do our best and that's why I have this
meter here so let's go ahead and listen
and also notice what the peak volumes
are doing so here we go
[Music]
so we're right around the same peak
volume and I could tweak it a little
more we could bring it down just a tiny
bit more if you really want to keep it
exact now we have a more even signal you
can see us not jumping quite as high
it's not jumping quite as low and we've
reduced the dynamic range and added a
bit of power without totally exceeding
the limits so let me do it one more time
for you guys and I want you to hear how
everything becomes a little more punchy
a little more even and I'll a be it a
little bit for you back and forth here
we go so start with it off
[Music]
to me the signal becomes a lot more even
and I can hear the instruments in my top
register a bit more even and as powerful
as the low this is a hip-hop song so you
would imagine the 808 is going to be the
loudest element in the mix and it is
however we want the whole track to come
across as even and powerful even though
our 808 is banging okay so that is the
thing that I noticed there I was getting
more of an even signal to the whole mix
alright so I heart New York worked great
on our master I want to show you guys
one more really cool way that we could
use this and it has to do with that solo
button that I was telling you about
earlier so let's jump over to the drum
track okay here we are on our drone
track and it's actually a drum rack so
it's more like a drum bus right so we
can use these on individual tracks
but most of the time we're going to use
parallel compression on buses and the
master that's how I like to use them
anyway but I want to show you guys this
extra thing right here so check this out
I made a parallel compression rack so
we're actually going to see two things
in action we're going to see regular
parallel compression and also how we
could put I heart New York inside a rack
alright so check this out
regular parallel compression okay let's
just kind of take a quick second and
review it right so here's our dry signal
so let's go ahead and make this rack
right here on the fly for you guys as
well so you know how to do that as well
alright so what I want to do is first of
all just grab a glue compressor right
because why not right we all probably
have that if we have Ableton so we're
gonna go ahead and set this guy up right
so parallel compression is any type of
compression so what I'm gonna do is put
it into a rack by hitting command Jake
okay and then I'm gonna look in my
chains and what I want to do is I want
to name this glue I'm gonna do this
really quick for you guys and I'm gonna
go ahead and make a new chain by
right-clicking and I'm gonna call this
dry alright and you know I could set
this this is I'm gonna show you guys a
typical New York compression setting
super-aggressive right that would be
super aggressive but again I don't have
to stick to that because remember
parallel compression is any type of
compression but I just wanted to show
you what an aggressive compressor would
look like
and furthermore if you wanted to see
exactly what New York impression looks
like it would be something like this
with a smiley face curve so here's a
couple ways to do it we could do it like
this you know boosting the highs and
lows or we could maybe put a shelf and
do it like this so somewhere right
around 100 and then you know something
like that and I've talked to a baby
audio they said on their particular
compressor they don't have the attack
that fast to preserve some of the
transients so I'm assuming they open up
their attack a bit more but a typical
New York compressor would have a super
fast attack so this is sort of what baby
audio is doing to their signal not
really important just wanted to show you
guys that so any type of compression
setting running in parallel with a dry
signal is parallel compression awesome
so how could we get baby audio in here
okay well let's go ahead and drag that
guy in so let's see where we got it
right back here I'm gonna bring it in
now remember this is simply a it's not a
wet and dry knob right this is simply a
level of how much new your compression
you're going to add so if I any amount
would always give the dry signal to and
I don't want that in a rack do i right
because I have my dry signal right here
don't want another version of a dry
signal so this would be doubling it up
and this is where the solo button comes
in handy so if you hold on to the solo
button there engage that and bring this
guy all the way up now you can mix that
in just like you would any other
compressor okay I hope that makes sense
so we've kind of built that right here
um I went a little bit further and made
some macros and all they're gonna do is
introduce the signal so we can get rid
of this now okay and we can go ahead and
have some fun with this so again what I
like to do is I want to bring these guys
back down and let's go ahead and solo
the drums okay and let's take a listen
I've got my little I got my little Swiss
Army my little Swiss whatever this
thing's called Swiss Army meter I'll put
a link in the description it's actually
really cool I think it's like three
bucks so let's go ahead and look at our
signal
as we play it and add in our compression
and we're going to thicken up our sound
without adding a significant amount of
gain okay
let's start out with the glue another
cool thing I want you to notice before I
start out is that in this particular
situation I've done something different
I went ahead and put a utility and made
it mono so in this particular compressor
here this guy right here this glue I'm
actually compressing the mids right so
mid side I'm compressing the mids
alright so let's go ahead and add that
and real quick since we're doing this
from the beginning I want to bring my
dry back to zero because that's another
thing that we could adjust later so here
we go let's go ahead and check out our
signal and then start adding in the glue
without adding in too much volume
alright guys we didn't have to watch me
go through the entire process I
explained how we're gonna do it now
let's see the result okay alright
remember before we had that negative 10
peak now let's a be it notice the peak
stay is the same but we get way more
punch here we go off alright guys I hope
that was helpful and entertaining if you
guys found that interesting please hit
that like button hit that subscribe
button it really helps me out I'll leave
a link down in the description of all
the necessary information you guys need
I recommend going and picking up this
baby audio plug-in it's only 29 bucks
and it makes New York compression done
so easy do you guys want to see anything
else in particular about this plug-in or
anything please hit me up in the
comments or reach out to me personally
alright guys see you soon
[Music]
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