CONFUSED About Compressing METAL Vocals?
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If your black or death metal vocals sound buried, weak, or totally lifeless—chances are your compression is killing them.
In this video, I break down exactly how to compress extreme metal vocals so they sound aggressive, controlled, and punch through a dense mix. You’ll learn:
Why compression is essential for harsh vocals
What EQ moves to make before compression
The best starting compressor settings for black & death metal
My personal workflow using multiple compressors
This is the real-world process I use in actual client and personal mixes—no fluff, just practical advice you can apply today.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Why compress at all?
00:58 - Compression Goals
01:25 - Should I EQ before compression?
02:18 - EQ Tips for Vocals BEFORE Compression
03:08 - Compression Settings
04:13 - Compression Goals & Typical Settings for Metal Vocals
06:24 - Super-duper-ultra-mega-important information!
07:40 - What a compressor ACTUALLY does to metal vocals
10:50 - Metal vocal compression in a real mixing session
24:59 - Disappointed?
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