Join me for a deep dive into critical listening, focusing specifically on compression - one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood tools in audio production. This session will help you train your ears to recognize how compression shapes dynamics, alters transients, and affects the overall feel of a track. This is Part 2 of an ongoing series designed to sharpen your decision-making in mixing and mastering. We'll break it down by: 🔹 Isolating compression effects - hearing what happens when a signal is over- or under-compressed. 🔹 A/B listening - switching between compressed and uncompressed signals to develop an intuitive sense of its impact. 🔹 Exploring classic and modern uses - how compression shaped iconic recordings and how it's used today. 🔹 Micro vs. Macro Listening - zooming in on small details (attack, release, pumping) and then stepping back to hear how compression influences the mix as a whole.