Practical Exercises To reinforce your understanding of audio compression and develop your practical skills, it's beneficial to engage in exercises that allow you to apply compression techniques in real-world scenarios. Here are three practical exercises to help you practice and refine your compression skills: Exercise 1: Vocal Compression Select a vocal track from your audio library or record a simple vocal performance. Set up a compressor on the vocal track with the following settings: Start with a moderate ratio, such as 3:1. Adjust the threshold to engage compression on the louder sections of the vocal performance. Experiment with different attack and release times to find a balance that controls dynamic variations without sounding unnatural. Use your ears and make adjustments to achieve a balanced and controlled vocal sound. Tweak the compressor settings while listening to how it affects the vocal performance. Try different ratios, attack times, and release times to understan...
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