{"id":23330,"date":"2015-12-03T14:15:29","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T18:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/?p=23330"},"modified":"2015-12-03T14:15:29","modified_gmt":"2015-12-03T18:15:29","slug":"15-compressor-shootout-lead-vocals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2015\/12\/03\/15-compressor-shootout-lead-vocals\/","title":{"rendered":"15-Compressor Shootout: Lead Vocals"},"content":{"rendered":"

No question, there are a lot<\/em> of compressor plugins out there, and they all have their unique layouts, quirks, and sonic qualities. In the video below,\u00a0we line up 15 different compressors and demonstrate these differences.<\/p>\n

Below the video, you’ll also find a helpful updated\u00a0list of key features<\/a>, a downloadable chart, and links to learn more<\/a> about the compressors that do not come standard with SONAR Platinum. If you’re not familiar many compressor plugins, I recommend starting\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s worth noting that this video demonstrates a limited scope of each compressor’s capabilities. Since the compressor is being used to level out a vocal performance, each one has been set up optimally for the application, usually with a low ratio and fairly fast attack and release wherever applicable.<\/p>\n

Every possible measure was taken to keep the responses and output levels of each compressor as uniform as possible so that the shootout makes for a consistent apples-to-apples comparison. In the future, keep an eye out for more of these shootouts, as the same tools might have totally different effects on a snare drum, acoustic guitar, electric bass, or saxophone.<\/p>\n