VCA Compression | What It Is and How To Use It

In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu dive into the intricacies of VCA compression, demystifying its essence and offering practical insights on its effective utilization within the context of music mixing. With clarity and expertise, they unravel the principles, applications, and nuances of VCA compression, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of this valuable tool in the audio engineer's arsenal. Whether you're a novice looking to expand your mixing skills or an experienced producer seeking to refine your techniques, this episode equips you with the knowledge and techniques to harness VCA compression to its fullest potential. Tune in to the Mixing Music Podcast and unlock the secrets of using VCA compression for enhanced audio mixing.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESUSE CODE "MMPOD" FOR 10% OFF TEGELER GEAR!DOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Tegeler Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Mixing Music Podcast is your ultimate guide to music production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Hosted by professional mix engineers Dee Kei (@DeeKeiMixes), Lu Moreno (@MasteredByLu), and James Parrish (@jamesdeanmixes), this podcast covers recording techniques, studio mixing, vocal production, sound design, DAW workflows, plugin reviews, gear recommendations, industry secrets, and the business of music production. Whether you're a music producer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, independent artist, or content creator, you’ll get expert insights to take your sound to the next level. Our hosts have worked with Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, Rico Nasty, ATEEZ, Kanye West, The Game, and more, collaborating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Interscope Records, Republic Records, and Capitol Records. Join us for mixing tutorials, mastering strategies, music production tips, home studio setup advice, industry interviews, and pro techniques used in professional recording studios. Whether you're using Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Studio One, this podcast is packed with valuable information to improve your mixing workflow and production quality. In our exclusive episodes, James Parrish and Dee Kei react to interviews with various audio engineers, music producers, and YouTubers to help you understand the most useful advice for making better music. All exclusive episodes focus on the technical aspects of the post-production process. The Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by: Antares (Auto-Tune) Plugin Boutique Lauten Audio Sweetwater Filepass Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media: Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes, @MasteredByLu, @jamesdeanmixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Check out our other resources: Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord! More from Dee Kei The Mixing Music Podcast is filmed and recorded at Dee Kei's Personal Mixing Studio in Los Angeles, California.