Summary
The video explains the concept of knee control on compressors, illustrating how it impacts compression visually and in making effective compression decisions. It compares soft knee and hard knee compressors using relatable analogies, like nightclub bouncers. The speaker delves into the effects of knee control on attack, release, ratio, and compression speed, demonstrating with various compressor types such as retro and modern VCA compressors from brands like SSL, opto, and Fairchild. The content provides a comprehensive understanding of knee control and its practical applications in audio compression.
Understanding the Knee Control
Explanation of the knee control on a compressor, its theoretical knowledge, and practical application in making compression decisions.
Visualizing the Knee Control
Demonstration of how the knee control affects the compressor visually and how it changes the compression at different levels.
Soft Knee vs. Hard Knee
Comparison between soft knee and hard knee compressors, using analogies like nightclub bouncers to explain the concept.
Real-World Effects of Knee Control
Exploration of the effects of knee control on attack, release, ratio, and compression speed, with examples of different compressor types.
Types of Compressors
Overview of retro compressors and modern VCA compressors, discussing brands like SSL, opto, varimu, and Fairchild.
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