{"id":19482,"date":"2025-06-02T22:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T22:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/?p=19482"},"modified":"2025-06-02T22:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T22:32:47","slug":"confused-about-different-types-of-compressor-this-video-explains-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/confused-about-different-types-of-compressor-this-video-explains-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Confused about Different types of Compressor? This Video Explains all"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alongside EQ and effects, <strong>compression<\/strong> is one of the most essential tools in any producer\u2019s arsenal. Its ability to shape and control the dynamics of a sound is unparalleled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while many of us rely on compression, and often have our go-to plugins, how well do we really understand the differences between the various types of compressors? If you&#8217;re unsure, don\u2019t worry. The <em>In The Mix<\/em> YouTube channel recently released a clear and insightful video that breaks it all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let&#8217;s summarise the main types of compressors featured in the video and explore what makes each one unique.<br><br><strong>FET (1176) <\/strong><br><strong><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong><\/strong> Fast attack, Attitude, Room, Tone, Saturation.<br><strong>Great for:<\/strong> Dynamic Vocals such as Rap vocals, Punchy Drums, Synths with attitude <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.uaudio.com\/assetlibrary\/b\/l\/blog_analog_obsession_1176_history_hero_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OPTO (LA-2A):<\/strong> <br><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong> Smooth, Tubes, <br><strong>Great For: <\/strong>Slower Smooth Vocals, Strings, Guitars <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.uaudio.com\/assetlibrary\/t\/e\/teletronix_la2a_carousel_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FET + OPTO <\/strong>(Classic Combo): <br><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong> FET compressor tames transients while OPTO boosts and levels the average signal <br><strong>Great For:<\/strong> Most applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TUBE\/Vari-Mu (Fairchild 670):<\/strong> <br><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong> Slower, &#8220;Glue&#8221;, Warmth, Tone, <br><strong>Great For: <\/strong>Grouped tracks, full mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioanimals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Heritage-Audio-Herchild-670-Audio-Animals.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VCA (SSL, Distressor, API, 160): <\/strong><br><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong> Versatile, Tone, Transparent to Very Heavy with attitude.<br><strong>Great For:<\/strong> Most applications, creating aggressive punch, Parallel compression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.empiricallabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distressor_pair_x.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transient Shapers<\/strong> <strong>(Slate Transient Shaper, NI Transient Master)<\/strong>: <br><strong>Main Characteristics:<\/strong> Targeted shaping of transients. Impact, Snap  <br><strong>Great For:<\/strong> Drum tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pluginfox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TransientShaperGui1.png?v=1687455107\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, I&#8217;m sure you want to hear for yourself how all these different types of compression sound. Check out the video below where Michael from In The Mix demonstrates in a very clear and easy-to-digest fashion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are You Using the Wrong Compressor? 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