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Originally Posted by u b k  i can do this for you, should be able to get to it later tonite.
it's true that at the end of the day you have to use the gear to learn this stuff, but for those who don't have an ear for compression it can be very useful to be pointed in the right direction, and there's no better way to do that than with actual sounds.
most folks here are quick to rail against overcompression, i think it's good that this guy wants to know what we're talking about. if it helps him to avoid killing his sounds, i'm all for it.
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Thanks! I really appreciate it- and whenever is convenient for you, of course, is fine!
Not to say I don't appreciate all of the other responses- I have found them to be very smart in their own ways. I think a good combination of all of the above is the proper way to learn. I am currently playing with the compressors in logic and just seeing what sounds I get out of them and how they can interact in a mix. I just wanted maybe a starting point and a little help those who have gone before thumbsup
I found the comment "you cannot be taught" to be interesting. Maybe I should look more into this =)
It seems to me that there is always a balance between doing what sounds cool to you, and doing what the world seems to like-the status quo- the way the pro's are doing it. I mean, if all of the professionals started overcompressing everything and selling it, the listeners would probably just accept it as the "new" sound.. I don't know. It's all very confusing/interesting! I think its good to be aware of both your own taste and what the audience may or may not be being "told" is the proper presentation for a song. its all subjective....