{"id":41818,"date":"2021-07-15T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=41818"},"modified":"2022-04-18T13:10:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T18:10:23","slug":"vocal-compressor-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/vocal-compressor-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Vocal Compressor is Right for the Mix?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-405817006\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-2831918162799-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-2831918162799-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-2831918162799-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-2831918162799-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-2831918162799-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>We&#8217;ve stressed the importance of mixing vocals time and time again! Because lyrics are what average listeners immediately identify with, making a singer sound great should almost always be a priority. Amongst other tools, the <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/great-vocal-compressor\/\">perfect vocal compressor for the job<\/a> can really elevate the overall sound of your mix!<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you&#8217;ll want to decide what you&#8217;re trying to achieve with any given compressor. It helps to first be familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/vocal-compression-beginners\/\">basics of vocal compression<\/a>. Once you are, the following are some very simple ways compression is used on vocals to help them sit right in the mix.<\/p>\n<h4>Use a Vocal Compressor for:<\/h4>\n<h5>Dynamic Compression<\/h5>\n<p>Dynamic compression is typically used to catch the sharpest peaks in the source material and reel them in.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want a faster attack and release time and a higher threshold and ratio. Whereas the idea of tonal compression is to catch every word and smooth things out, you don\u2019t want to compress everything here\u2013just the peaks!<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, using a combination of both tonal and dynamic vocal compression is the key to a better sounding vocal!<\/p>\n<h5>Tonal Compression<\/h5>\n<p>This is the lightest use of compression which will smooth out your vocals and give them just a bit of dynamic control. You don\u2019t want to crush the transients because that will push the vocals further back in the mix. Instead, you\u2019ll want to add some musical tone to the performance.<\/p>\n<p>A slow attack and release with just 2 to 3 dB of gain reduction does the trick if tonal compression is what you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=syudb_B1x_A\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro\" title=\"Play video &quot;Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=syudb_B1x_A<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=syudb_B1x_A\" title=\"Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro\">Mixing Vocals to Sit Properly in the Mix &#8211; Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=syudb_B1x_A)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5>Parallel Compression<\/h5>\n<p>Parallel compression is a go-to technique to push a vocal track forward and make it sound bigger or more aggressive. It\u2019s been used since the \u201970s to achieve more punch in a natural sounding way. It often sounds more complicated than it really is, so don\u2019t be afraid to try it out!<\/p>\n<p>In your DAW, make a copy of your lead vocal track and place a compressor on it. You\u2019ll want to hit the vocal hard, so exaggerate your compressor\u2019s settings even to the point in which it doesn\u2019t sound pleasant.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the original vocal track is at the desired level, and bring up the compressed copy\u2019s fader until it sits just beneath the original. Parallel compression gives the impression of control without sounding completely squashed. It\u2019s a fantastic way to compress vocals, but works with almost any individual instrument, too!<\/p>\n<h4>Top Vocal Compressor Options<\/h4>\n<p><strong>UREI\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/1176LN--universal-audio-1176ln\">Universal Audio 1176<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>One of the most famous and widely used FET limiting amplifiers of all time. It\u2019s tremendous on vocals, whether you\u2019re using the real thing or one of many plugin emulations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waves.com\/plugins\/cla-76-compressor-limiter\">Waves CLA-76<\/a> version is particularly great, as is the UAD one. When it\u2019s time to find a vocal compressor, reach for an 1176. It&#8217;s a very fast compressor, capable of taming the sharpest transients in the source material. The 1176 also has a desirable sonic character, making it a go-to for many of the best mixers in the world.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41820 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2.jpg\" alt=\"Which Vocal Compressor is Right for the Mix?_2\" width=\"800\" height=\"256\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-600x192.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-768x246.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-80x26.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-320x102.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-770x246.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-40x13.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-160x51.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-20x6.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-640x205.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-750x240.jpg 750w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_2-385x123.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:\u00a0<\/em>Dynamic compression. The 1176&#8217;s speed will catch the biggest vocal peaks and tame them!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/b3Dx7B\">Teletronix LA-2A<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>For a cool tube-y sound, you can\u2019t go wrong with an LA-2A. I keep both an 1176 and a 2A (plugins) on my vocal buss, with the latter applying just a bit of glue and tube character at the end of the chain. Its controls are simple: a Peak Reduction knob to control gain reduction and a Gain Control knob to add make-up gain. At the risk of sounding cliche, the LA-2A does add an analogue warmth to vocals that sounds incredible.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:\u00a0<\/em>Tonal compression. The 2A works beautifully as a bit of overall leveling and glue at the very end of a vocal chain.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/2rQEKD\">Empirical Labs Distressor<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Another fantastic compressor. It has many, but one particularly unique feature is the ability to add 2nd- or 3rd-order harmonics to the signal, emulating vintage tape saturation. It also has a wide range of ratio settings for more control. For example, at a ratio of 10:1 with the Attack control set to 10, the Distressor&#8217;s circuitry goes into an LA-2A emulation mode. It&#8217;s renowned as the Swiss Army knife of compressors and for good reason. Use it as a vocal compressor, on drums, bass, guitar, or anything else, really.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:\u00a0<\/em>Parallel compression. The Distressor can do it all, but it&#8217;s unique ability to add a bit of extra saturation to the signal make it a great choice for smashing a performance for parallel processing.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/vn4B2A\">dbx 160A<\/a>:\u00a0<\/b>Again, one of the most-used compressors ever. It may not look like much, sporting just threshold, ratio, and output controls, but it\u2019s highly regarded and has been used on everything. The 160 series was initially introduced in 1976, undergoing various iterations. The 160A is still produced today as world-class compressor.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:\u00a0<\/em>Aggressive vocals\/dynamic compression. The 160A is praised as a great rock, metal, and rap vocal compressor.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/qnEJAn\">Waves RVox (Plugin)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>A dynamics processor designed specifically for vocals. Its simple and streamlined controls make it an excellent vocal compressor, gate\/expander, or limiter. For quick and easy results, give the RVox a go.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:\u00a0<\/em>Dynamic compression. The RVox is an all-in-one dynamic processor.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/DVbPQy\">FabFilter Pro-C 2 (Plugin)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Analogue hardware and plugin emulations aside, FabFilter consistently provides a character all its own. Offering eight different compression styles, including one for vocals, the Pro-C 2 is the epitome of a modern software compressor.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41821 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"743\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-600x557.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-768x713.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-80x75.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-291x270.jpg 291w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-242x225.jpg 242w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-183x170.jpg 183w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-320x297.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-162x150.jpg 162w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-770x715.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-40x37.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-160x149.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-20x19.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-581x540.jpg 581w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-17x16.jpg 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-652x606.jpg 652w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-15x14.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-366x340.jpg 366w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-11x10.jpg 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-640x594.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-323x300.jpg 323w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-10x9.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Which-Vocal-Compressor-is-Right-for-the-Mix_3-385x358.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Try It For:<\/em>\u00a0Anything! The Pro-C has a &#8220;Vocal&#8221; mode which works well for a bit of both dynamic and tonal compression, bringing vocals to the front. It also has an &#8220;Opto&#8221; mode (think LA-2A) which would be great for tonal compression, or &#8220;Punch&#8221; for an extra bit of grit and oomph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve stressed the importance of mixing vocals time and time again! Because lyrics are what average listeners immediately identify with, making a singer sound great should almost always be a priority. Amongst other tools, the perfect vocal compressor for the job can really elevate the overall sound of your mix! 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