Learn Sidechain Compression for EDM Music Production (Udemy.com)
Get more Professional Music Productions by Separating tracks with Sidechain Compression
Created by: Mikael Baggström
Last updated June 2018
What you will learn
- Understand the Fundamentals of Sidechain Compression
- Setup Sidechain Compression in their Music Production Software (DAW)
- Use Sidechain Compression to make your Music Mixes more Professional
How it compares
Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 60% of them
- Reviews134#163 of 242 by number of reviews
- Length0.5 hoursshorter than 99% of them
- Last updatedJune 2018earlier than 87% of them
Course Description
Do You Make Music?
I will assume that you want to enhance the quality of your music productions to a professional level, get better separation between tracks, and a more controlled low-end.
Awesome! In this creative, inspiring and compact class you will learn how to use Sidechain Compression in your music productions, which will take the quality of your music to the next level.
After this Course You will be able to:
- Understand the foundations of how Sidechain Compression works
- Setup Sidechain Compression in your Music Production Software (DAW)
- Use Sidechain Compression to make your Music Mixes more Professional
Who am I?
My name is Mikael “Mike” Baggström, and I am a professional Music Composer, Audio Producer and Video Creator from Sweden, with a true passion to Teach, Share and Inspire as many people as I can.
I have over 15 years of experience in Music and Audio Production, and I have tried to condense my knowledge and experience of using Sidechain Compression in Music Production so that you can get results without reading boring books and articles.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the class! =)
Your Friendly Instructor,
Mike from Sweden
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
134 Reviews
Mikael Baggström
Hey Friends! =)
- My name is Mike, and I am a Professional Music Composer and Sound Designer from Sweden, with experience of Making Music since 1998.
My Qualifications
I have run my own Media Production Business since 2004, which means Music/Sound/Video/Graphic Production. I also have a True Passion to teach, share and inspire creative people like you to master your creative skills, develop a successful strategy, and create your amazing future.
My Style
I believe that learning should be fun, and I love to bring my personality into my teaching style. I also try to make my courses dynamic, to be more interesting to you. So I mix it up by changing lecture forms etc.
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Reviews
By Avinash S on 4/18/2020
Some improvements could really add some value to this level of content. But I like the clear explanations and the clear thought process. Keep going Mikael!
By Alexandre Perandini Barbosa on 1/8/2019
Great teacher. Very objective and didactic. I recommend it to everyone. The practical use of this effect has greatly improved my music. If your goal is to help and motivate people, congratulations. You are succeeding. Greetings from Brazil.
By Filip Sas on 2/1/2018
Wow, quite impressive how my kick and bass sound now (when compared to yesterday)! Very useful in-depth explanations that really make a difference!
By Chris on 8/2/2017
He talks in a slow pace and I guess that's nice for beginners. I have several side chain pluggins and most DAW's provide some. But I expected him to give some tips in one the starting videos which plugins provide side chaining and what he would recommend.. Now people have google it themselfs.. That being said I recommend Fabfilter Pro-C (you click on the "expert" button to side chain. Have fun!
By Francis Fabian on 4/8/2017
Mike is a great teacher, full of enthusiasm and although I sort of understood sidechaining he explained it and showed how to do it very easily. The bonus tip was also helpful as I didn't know about that trick at all. I joined his Music Makers group on Facebook too. Highly recommended.
By David Mitchell on 1/25/2017
Mike, Thank you sooo much for your gift... It isn't often that people give knowledge for free. I know your tips on side chain compression will help my music, and I will use it on my next track that I post to youtube@children of legacy music group. My music will change the world because it's not the beats that are bad for young ears, it's the content sang or spoke over the beats. Thanks again and God bless, from David Mitchell in Lancaster California.
By Jay Elvove on 1/24/2017
Very good. Since I'm new to the DAW world, I've bookmarked the course as a resource I can return to whenever I have the need for sidechain compression.
By Sven Brode on 1/3/2017
Mikael provides a good overview on sidechain compression and this can be easily applied with any DAW - he uses Logic Pro X here. On occasion I find his style a little over-engaging but then again it is better than being demotivated. Overall I would recommend this course to newcomers to sidechain compression.
By Dean Davis on 1/2/2017
I really appreciate the description of what side chain compression is and I REALLY appreciate the step by step guide on how to set it up in a project! Thanks, Dean
By Steve on 11/15/2016
Mike's delivery style is laid-back easy to understand. Coincidently I have the same DAW and therefore I can see exactly what he's recommending.
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