Snare Compression - A Step by Step Tutorial (everything you need to know)

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An in-depth snare compression tutorial where I take you through the steps to set up a compressor on snare. ==https://go.simplymixing.com/free-drum-mixing-workshop== WORK WITH ME, get mix feedback https://www.simplymixing.com/mix-feedback?video=NUYWq8LxiCs ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► LINKS ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ (When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission) Me and The City “Owl Song” Multitracks - @Producelikeapro Academy members get them for free!! https://go.simplymixing.com/producelikeaproacademy 🔥 Simply Mixing Rock Masterclasses: https://www.simplymixing.com/rock-masterclass-collection?video=NUYWq8LxiCs ▸ The Static Mix Mini Course https://www.simplymixing.com/static-mix-course?video=NUYWq8LxiCs 🎛 Grab my MIXING ESSENTIALS course: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15849/214594 Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 02:44 - Why use snare compression? 03:12 - How compression changes snare tone 04:23 - Mix breakdown 08:03 - Using a noise gate to control cymbal bleed on the snare 09:54 - FET snare compression 16:06 - VCA snare compression 16:45 - Compressor controls 17:09 - How to hear attack and release 18:02 - First compressor settings as a starting point 20:44 - Listening to the snare before compression 22:26 - Setting the attack 28:19 - Setting the release 31:34 - Adjusting the ratio 32:32 - Setting the threshold 33:59 - Listening to the snare compression in the mix 36:34 - Listening with parallel compression 37:08 - Comparing VCA compressor to FET compressor 40:16 - Mix with and without snare compression 41:35 - Snare compression summary 42:08 - How to get the multitracks! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► FREE STUFF!! ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📕 Download the "How To Create Clarity And Separation In A Busy Mix" guide! ➤ https://www.simplymixing.com/clarity-separation-pdf-2025?video=NUYWq8LxiCs 🎤 FREE Vocal compression cheat sheet: How To Compress Vocals Like A Pro! ➤https://www.simplymixing.com/how-to-compress-vocals-like-a-pro?video=NUYWq8LxiCs ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► MY NEWSLETTER ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to Sara’s Simply Mixing tips and exclusive subscriber tutorials https://www.simplymixing.com/join-us?video=NUYWq8LxiCs ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Snare Compression - A Step by Step Tutorial ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ In this video I go over how to dial in snare compression in your DAW. A compressor is used to even out the overall dynamic range of an audio signal. It can be used to even out the sound of an entire song, or to give more power and punch to drums. This is a deep dive lesson for beginners, so it will be simply presented in a step by step way. All you need to know is how to use the attack and release controls to get the sound that’s in your head and stop randomly twiddling knobs and hoping to stumble upon the best sound. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► BIO ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Sara Carter, I’m a professional mix engineer with over 18 years experience, and on this music production channel I’m going to share some of my best mixing tips using a simple mixing tutorial style that will teach you how to mix music like a pro music producer in your own home studio. #compression #drums #MusicProduction #HomeStudio #MixingTutorial ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► MUSIC CREDITS ◀︎▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Music bed: www.bensound.com Multitracks: Produce Like A Pro