#7: Understanding Compression | Dynamic EQ | With John Burke from Perfect Vocals Academy

Podcast Summary

In this episode, we bring you John Burke, Founder of Perfect Vocals Academy, to talk about all things compression.

John Burke’s first studio, Vibe Recording Studios, was founded in Ohio, and was home to bands and solo artists until 2018, when John moved to Nashville, where he worked in The Record Shop and ran his own remote mixing and mastering service.

Today, you’ll hear about John’s compression workflow, how to use compressors, vocal riding, dynamic EQ, John’s favorite compressors, how not to use a compressor, mid-side, and get John’s top tips for those wanting to learn compression.

Episode Timestamps

• [00:32] A bit about John.
• [03:05] John’s go-to compression workflow.
• [04:46] How to use the compressor.
• [07:03] Multiple compressors.
• [08:37] Compressors and vocal riding.
• [11:39] Dynamic EQ.
• [13:07] Controlling the low end.
• [14:31] John’s go-to compressors.
• [22:44] Mix bus compression.
• [27:01] Parallel.
• [30:56] Using a compressor wrong.
• [34:39] Mastering.
• [36:34] Mid-side.
• [37:45] Top tips to learn compression.
• [41:44] John’s words of wisdom.

Notable Quotes

• “It’s all about what feels good to you.”
• “Learn from each other. It’s the way to be the best mixer.”
• “There’s no competition in this world. It’s all fake.”

Connect with John

Website:perfectvocalsacademy.com.

YouTube:Perfect Vocals Academy.

Twitter:@pvocalsacademy.

Instagram:@perfectvocalsacademy.

LinkedIn:John Burke.