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The Mastering Compressor - Advanced Functions - TDR Kotelnikov Gentleman's Edition
Advanced mastering compressor functions and features, including: Program dependent compression, threshold, ratio, hard knee vs. soft knee, attack & release misconceptions, gain reduction limit/range, peak vs. RMS, peak crest, dual release paths, inertia/non-linear speed, electro/opto/variable auto-release, low frequency relaxation/side-chain filtering, basic feed-forward compressor design, internal vs. external side-chain, frequency dependent ratio, yin & yang/harmonics/asymmetrical shaping, processing targets, stereo sensitivity, processing quality/aliasing, make-up gain, parallel blend, equal loudness trim, equal loudness bypass, and delta eavesdropping.
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PRESET DOWNLOAD LINK
soundclass.dk/centerforlydteknik/download/pdf/kotelnikov-ge-compressor-presets.pdf
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MUSIC
Used with kind permission from the respective copyright owners. Documentation can be obtained by contacting the email below.
Background music 1: Bach/Public domain recording
Background music 2 © Martin Jensen/disco:wax/Sony Music
Background music 3 © Dave Javu
Background music 4 © Zikai/Northbound Music Group
Background music 5 © Kato/U&I
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Background music 7 © Dave Javu
Background music 8 © Martin Jensen/disco:wax/Sony Music
Background music 9: Bach/Public domain recording
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LEGAL
Gear Grotto has not received any monetary compensation, free or discounted hardware or software as direct or indirect payment from the companies whose products are mentioned in this video, neither is Gear Grotto affiliated with the companies or persons representing these companies. Gear Grotto is a subsidiary of Platinum Audio Group, Denmark.
CONTACT
Please contact Holger Lagerfeldt at holger@pag.dk with any enquiries.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Rhuggins
    @Rhuggins 22 дні тому

    Miss your content

  • @bigbillrecords
    @bigbillrecords 3 місяці тому

    this video has been the verdict: I'm buying this one.

  • @Luckyrrul
    @Luckyrrul 4 місяці тому

    Great video 🍷😎👌🏽

  • @Luckyrrul
    @Luckyrrul 4 місяці тому

    And Molotok compressor???

  • @alban6101
    @alban6101 5 місяців тому

    08:53 what a link !!!! good good ! This video is a best of for me ! Thanks so much to give to us the opportunités to learn about not only this software but also all these concepts, wich we can apply to ohers tools ... !

  • @Gem-Ex
    @Gem-Ex 7 місяців тому

    Holger is a known liar

  • @GearGrotto
    @GearGrotto 7 місяців тому

    I've written an article about the various compressor models in Logic Pro's Compressor: www.logicprohelp.com/articles/logic-pros-compressor-circuit-types-r17/

  • @andreunaqui7680
    @andreunaqui7680 7 місяців тому

    es inspirador me anima a seguir aprendiendo gracias

  • @mvh2275
    @mvh2275 7 місяців тому

    I just purchased this plug-in. Now I’ve learned this is a great mix/master bus and mastering Compressor. Now I only need to watch this video several times over to understand how to use it. ;-) Thanks for sharing - Cheers, mvh

  • @TheDesertSessions
    @TheDesertSessions 7 місяців тому

    this helped me so much. thank you

  • @marcom.
    @marcom. 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, Mister. You're a real gentleman - so I just bought the Bundle with the GEs of all that great plugins. For the actual discount it was a no-brainer. I'm sure in future I will mainly use the TDR plugins for mixing and mastering tasks - and I will surely return from time to time to your fantastic video.

  • @pepe6666
    @pepe6666 8 місяців тому

    thanks for not being hyperactive & annoying. holy cow is this a departure from what i just watched. smooth.

  • @Wiccafromthedungeon
    @Wiccafromthedungeon 8 місяців тому

    The video was like a 10 min break at work

  • @manipicao
    @manipicao 9 місяців тому

    Oh Come Come

  • @obedanturi9820
    @obedanturi9820 10 місяців тому

    Magnificent.

  • @RobbieRosewoodTv
    @RobbieRosewoodTv 11 місяців тому

    What’s those circle speakers

    • @holgerlagerfeldt
      @holgerlagerfeldt 11 місяців тому

      Hi Robbie, the main speakers (black with yellow cones) are B&W 802 Diamonds. The small white speakers in the background are Scandyna MiniPods.

  • @ko8032
    @ko8032 11 місяців тому

    this is the best tutorial and review i've ever seen. i hope you make more videos.

  • @kadiummusic
    @kadiummusic Рік тому

    I think Tokyo Dawn Labs is the best kept secret in audio production! Everytime I see a Fabfilter plugin I just think how TDR seem to do it better. Superb, gorgeous looking, easy to use, high quality audio tools. 😎

  • @gareth432
    @gareth432 Рік тому

    I got the hg-2 ms plugin and all the pentode combination with the triode magic, what is does, and how the saturation sits in the signal chain is nowhere explained. so I watched every video I could found and none showed such a detail and easy and clear explanation like yours. thanks very much, that was helpful :-)

  • @piscesman54
    @piscesman54 Рік тому

    Wow! I was using this with just the presets (on the free version, which are great) simply because I was clueless as to how to set it beyond the basic controls of any compressor. Now I know what each knob is doing, and more importantly, what to do with them. The GE has a few extra features, but even the free version is very versatile. This was also very instructional on compression in general. This knowledge will also help you set other compressors with similar features. Great video.

  • @helmanfrow
    @helmanfrow Рік тому

    Cool product! Great review!

  • @rok_koritnik
    @rok_koritnik Рік тому

    Thank you for this Kotelnikov masterclass! I've been fighting with it for a few years and just recently decided to dive deeper into it.

  • @Rhuggins
    @Rhuggins Рік тому

    Gorgeous video

  • @EdwinDekker71
    @EdwinDekker71 Рік тому

    Great video on one of my favorite compressors! Subbed!

  • @PatMcGuireMusic
    @PatMcGuireMusic Рік тому

    Please make more videos!!

  • @stevewatkins5659
    @stevewatkins5659 Рік тому

    One of the most helpful and informative reviews of the Kotelnikov GE compressor I have watched having just recently upgraded from the free to the GE version

  • @ericbrody963
    @ericbrody963 Рік тому

    Love it, thank you! If you ever need anything from Vintage King, feel free to reach out! Always happy to hook it up with some discounts 👍

  • @blanjahape530
    @blanjahape530 2 роки тому

    suhu

  • @LesVegasMusic
    @LesVegasMusic 2 роки тому

    Excellent video Holger! Thanks so much!

  • @Tabu11211
    @Tabu11211 2 роки тому

    I actually send this video to people as a general instructional for compressors.

  • @xiru7945
    @xiru7945 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for teaching, please come back with your videos. Your channel is very necessary in times of so much misinformation! Thank you again.

    • @holgerlagerfeldt
      @holgerlagerfeldt 2 роки тому

      Thanks, appreciate it! And yes, so much B.S. out there - just watch some of the ads in front of my videoes that UA-cam suddenly insist on showing.

  • @lauraovalle3802
    @lauraovalle3802 2 роки тому

    hi . May I know if the unit can also operate at 220v, the voltage in the area of ​​Europe where I live?

    • @holgerlagerfeldt
      @holgerlagerfeldt 2 роки тому

      Yes, 220V as well as 230V

    • @lauraovalle3802
      @lauraovalle3802 2 роки тому

      @@holgerlagerfeldt Buy the unit in Canada there the voltage is 110v and you live in Europe 220v... Now it is doubtful if the unit is multivoltage.

    • @lauraovalle3802
      @lauraovalle3802 2 роки тому

      @@holgerlagerfeldt It does not matter that it is bought in Canada where the voltage is 110v? .Does the unit have a multi-voltage transformer?

  • @duhtee7
    @duhtee7 2 роки тому

    This is great, truly interesting tips and facts all around!

  • @hefal6661
    @hefal6661 2 роки тому

    Come back with more viedos!

  • @Hypagen
    @Hypagen 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video Holger. As usual it is exact and precise plus full of useful information. Using the hardware version of the HG-2 on a tonally balanced full range mix... how many dB RMS do you think can be gained to a mix before the saturation/distortion becomes obvious?

    • @holgerlagerfeldt
      @holgerlagerfeldt 2 роки тому

      Hey, thanks for your comment! I understand where that question is coming from, i.e. the concept that you can gain some perceived loudness or inherent beneficial compression of sorts from the saturation process. While this is true to a certain extent, I would rather think of the gains as more related to the overall sound perception on a psychoacoustical level, i.e. a harmonic enhancement or enrichment that makes thing pop out a bit more. This is hard to put into a simple number of decibels.

    • @Hypagen
      @Hypagen 2 роки тому

      Thank you for your reply Holger!

  • @bertbrause
    @bertbrause 2 роки тому

    Wow... That's what I call a tutorial ! Thank you very much for the work.

  • @kurtm6345
    @kurtm6345 2 роки тому

    Excellent explanation, thank you!

  • @cristopherlopezsonido
    @cristopherlopezsonido 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @rautshsale1948
    @rautshsale1948 2 роки тому

    what happened to this channel? such a great produced video, 3 videos in total ? lol

    • @holgerlagerfeldt
      @holgerlagerfeldt 2 роки тому

      Thanks! Too busy making gold and platinum ;-) Haven't had a moment off from the studio to make videos, which means I have to do it in my spare time. Other excuses include a wife, three kids and a trillion hobbies.

  • @giovannispinotti
    @giovannispinotti 2 роки тому

    Pretty impressive video and tutorial, thanks a lot. I stumbled only recently on the TDR stuff and they are impressive, and Kotelnikov is no exception. One thing that became clear, is that I'll never be a mastering engineer: the subject is fascinating, I do have both the mathematical background and the audio engineering experience to understand it, I can spend a few hours in the morning listening to the subtle differences of the various release settings, but I'm still so much more interested in shaping the broad feel of a song when mixing. But again, great video, thank you so much.

  • @PeteEdmunds
    @PeteEdmunds 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Excellent Clear presentation ! Covered many areas left out of other tuts I’ve seen.

  • @adibonts
    @adibonts 2 роки тому

    Please make more reviews sir!

    • @GearGrotto
      @GearGrotto 2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'd love to, but I'm close to fully booked year 'round so I need to find some more time!

  • @0xrecode624
    @0xrecode624 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your video! I've got one question regarding mastering compressors in general: what are in your opinion the strongest competitors to this compressor? Fabfilter Pro-C2, u-he Presswerk, Weiss Compressor, iZotope Ozone Dynamics, elysia Alpha compressor? It's a bit newbie question, but I would be greatful if you share your opinion on who is the best here

    • @GearGrotto
      @GearGrotto 2 роки тому

      Tone Projects Unisum by far

    • @kadavr0s
      @kadavr0s 2 роки тому

      @@GearGrotto thanks!

    • @kadavr0s
      @kadavr0s 2 роки тому

      @@GearGrotto sorry for bothering you, but could you please give some hints on other mixing/mastering components such as limiter, equalizer, saturator, clipper or something else maybe? There are just tons of VSTs nowadays, and they all are promoted as "great sound quality" and "very versatile", but as with this compressor example there should be some obvious leaders (obvious for professionals, of course). And what is your opinion on DMG Audio products? I heard very positive feedback on their conpressor even compared to Unisum

    • @GearGrotto
      @GearGrotto 2 роки тому

      Sure, although I don't think there's a simple answer to that. I like the Tone Projects Unisum comp + Tone Projects Kelvin saturator/harmonics generator. Digital EQ I like the FabFilter Pro-Q 3. For clipping I use my own Bifrost Mastering Soft Clipper. For limiting I currently use either FabFilter Pro-L 2 or Ozone Maximizer.

    • @kadavr0s
      @kadavr0s 2 роки тому

      @@GearGrotto Thanks a lot!

  • @cedricmialaret3300
    @cedricmialaret3300 2 роки тому

    Outstanding review/tutorial!

  • @sonnenfeldsebastian
    @sonnenfeldsebastian 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! Great tutorial.

  • @Journeymanlive
    @Journeymanlive 2 роки тому

    stellar presentation and compression explanation! thanks

  • @pettipoole
    @pettipoole 2 роки тому

    still an incredibly valuable video in 2021. thanks

  • @GILLISH
    @GILLISH 2 роки тому

    (I've had an open help ticket with them for over a year now and their response has been consistent: "Yes, we know, it's a confirmed bug and we are actively looking for a fix. You need to be patient". I would think if their programmers were actively looking for a fix, this would have been resolved within a few days or weeks. My conclusion is, it's not a priority for them so we essentially paid for a defective product and they don't seem to care. ) this is what people are saying about the bug with this plugin that has not been fixed for over a year so put that in your review

  • @jfilbert
    @jfilbert 2 роки тому

    Thanks for taking the time to really dig-in to this great tool. The TDR plugs are awesome but so much going on under the hood. You explained some of the functions better than the manual! And thanks so much for the presets too!~

  • @sgfdancecompany
    @sgfdancecompany 2 роки тому

    Fantastic and super clear description, thanks so much!!!