Adobe Express: Apply Dynamics Compressor to balance audio

All demos from “How to make your voice sound better using Adobe Audition in 5 simple steps (2026)”

1. 1:041:06Normalize audio to -3dB in Adobe AuditionThe narrator demonstrates how to use the Normalize effect from the Favorites menu to set the peak level of a raw recording to -3dB, showing how the waveform adjusts.Adobe Express· AI Audio Editor
2. 3:510:50Apply DeNoise for hissing noise reductionThe user shows how to configure the DeNoise effect in Adobe Audition, setting the reduction amount to approximately 30-40% and using a flat frequency focus.Adobe Express· AI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
3. 5:121:52Configure Parametric Equalizer high-pass filterThe narrator demonstrates setting up a basic high-pass filter at 70-80 Hz using the Parametric Equalizer to remove low-end noise from a voice recording.Adobe Express· AI Audio Enhancer & Noise Reduction
4. 7:312:02Apply Dynamics Compressor to balance audioCurrentThe user demonstrates applying a compressor via the Dynamics effect, selecting a 'soft compression' preset and manually adjusting the threshold to -15.4 dB and the ratio.Adobe Express· AI Audio Editor
5. 9:410:09Final normalization after compressionThe narrator performs a final normalization step to -3dB to restore proper levels after the compression process altered the peak volume.Adobe Express· AI Audio Editor
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1. 1:35:492:47Automatic audio duckingA demonstration of the Auto-Ducking feature in the Essential Sound panel to automatically lower music volume whenever dialogue is detected.Adobe Video
2. 48:434:29Audio processing with the Track MixerThe demo shows applying Parametric EQ, Dynamics Processing, and Pitch Shifter effects to an entire audio track.Gavin Herman
3. 19:090:29Adjusting audio gainThe creator demonstrates using the Audio Gain tool (G) to normalize music levels so they do not overpower the vocal track.Think Media
4. 23:191:28Applying effects in the Audio Track MixerThe creator demonstrates adding a Hard Limiter and Dynamics compressor to an entire audio track using the Audio Track Mixer window.Think Media
5. 24:492:35Vocal EQ with Parametric EqualizerA detailed walkthrough of using the Parametric Equalizer to apply high-pass filters and boost specific frequencies for clearer vocals.Think Media
6. 0:171:45Adjust JKL shuttle speed in Adobe AuditionMike demonstrates how to use JKL keys for playback and how to modify the shuttle speed increments in the 'Playback and Recording' settings to avoid the 'chipmunk' sound during fast editing.Mike Russell
7. 2:301:08Perform a Ripple Delete in Adobe AuditionMike shows how to select multiple tracks and use Alt/Option+Delete to perform a ripple delete, which removes a section of audio and automatically closes the gap with a crossfade.Mike Russell
8. 3:591:01Using Spectral Frequency DisplayThe demo illustrates switching to the Spectral Frequency Display (Shift+D) to visualize audio frequencies as a heat map to identify specific sounds like sibilance.Mike Russell
9. 7:433:07Batch processing and recording FavoritesThe video shows how to record a 'Favorite' action (normalizing audio) and then apply it to a batch of multiple files to convert and rename them simultaneously.Mike Russell
10. 10:522:15Match Clip Loudness in Multi-trackMike demonstrates the 'Match Clip Loudness' feature to automatically balance the perceived volume of voiceovers and sound effects across different tracks.Mike Russell
11. 13:081:36Saving and applying effect rack presetsThe creator builds a chain of effects including echo and chorus, saves them as a custom preset, and applies that preset to a different track in the multi-track session.Mike Russell
12. 14:451:46Automating EQ envelopes in Mixer viewMike demonstrates how to enable the EQ in the Mixer view and use automation envelopes to change low shelf and high shelf gain over time.Mike Russell