How do you practice compression?
Set the compressor controls as before. Listen to what happens to the attack of your drums when compression is applied and make-up gain is matched. A/B the input signal and listen carefully to what you hear. Then you can start adjusting the attack and release times and considering the sonic results.
Can you train your ears to be pointed?
The first step of training your ears is pointed to the ability to distinguish different sounds in your environment. ... Try listening to the sounds of machines, footsteps and so on. By doing so, you will be able to enhance your aural skills, and this is the first important step.