3 Tricks for LOUDER Mixes Without Pumping

💥Download my FREE Guide to Perfect Compression: https://bit.ly/compression-101 A song doesn't have to sound pumpy for it to be loud. In this video, I discuss WHY mixes can get really pumpy and several ways to eliminate or greatly reduce this annoying pumping sound so your music can be loud, punchy, and sound great! 💥PLUGINS/SOFTWARE💥 🔗FabFilter - Pro C2: https://bit.ly/30Pmj52 🔗Waves - CLA-2A Compressor: https://bit.ly/3bERyAt 🔗Waves - SSL Compressor: https://bit.ly/2T5HHeu 💥COURSES💥 Complete Home Studio Mastering Course (Rock & Metal) 💰10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3q5HGZr 💥LET'S WORK TOGETHER💥 Get a customized mixing and mastering package for your music! 🔊 https://bit.ly/2y1T78h 💥GEAR💥 📹Canon 77d: https://amzn.to/2BmN6sq 📷Sigma 18-35 mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2CY53hY 🎙Shure Beta 57 Microphone (Video): https://amzn.to/3prXseo 🗜Boom Stand for Mic: https://amzn.to/2YYjn0O 💡Ring Light: https://amzn.to/2Yj6qzB 💥SOCIAL💥 📹 Twitch (Watch LIVE!): https://twitch.tv/raytownproductions 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/raytownproductions 📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/raytownproductions 💥CONNECT💥 👋 Private Community: https://bit.ly/hsftgroup ⭐ Blog: https://www.raytownproductions.com/blog 📧 E-mail: [email protected] 💙 Website: https://www.raytownproductions.com 🎸SUPPORT THE BAND🎸 💎Artist: Street Urchins 🎵Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20uCM8AvVnkmOUS594aC1g 🖐FB: https://www.facebook.com/streeturchinz Please help support this channel! Some of the links below are affiliate links which doesn't cost you anything extra. At the same time, I also receive a small tip from each sale (basically like buying me a cup of coffee ☕ for helping you out with these high-quality videos). It's a win win, and I very much appreciate it 😀 HASHTAGS #HOMESTUDIO #MASTERING #MIXING TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - 3 Reasons Why Songs Sound Pumpy 03:04 - Too Much Gain Reduction 03:55 - How to Hear Pumpy Compression 04:33 - How to Reduce Amount of Gain Reduction? 05:17 - How to Compress Less Without Changing Threshold 07:14 - Why Attack and Release Settings on Compressors Are So Powerful 07:59 - How to Bring Back Life into a Song 09:44 - Suggested Attack Settings for Compressors 10:21 - What Release Settings Sound Like During Compression 12:38 - Distortion Can Occur with Too Fast Release 12:57 - How to Transparently Set a Compressor for a Song 14:30 - How to Deal with Too Much Low Energy in a Mix 15:10 - When Should You Use a Sidechain or EQ Instruments? 17:06 - How Filtering Bass Can Reduce Gain Reduction 17:54 - What is a Sidechain on a Compressor? 19:50 - Using a Side Chain to Clean up a Pumpy Mix 21:14 - Side Chains in Different Compressors 22:33 - What Plugins to Avoid 24:17 - Don't Forget to Download My Free Compression 101 Guide!