Learn to avoid five critical compression mistakes that can negatively impact mix quality in this 22-minute music production video. Discover why adding compression without purpose can be detrimental, understand the importance of proper gain staging before compression, explore techniques for distributing compression across multiple processors, gain insights into understanding specific compressor characteristics, and learn why static compression settings may not always yield optimal results. Master these essential compression concepts to achieve cleaner, more professional-sounding mixes in any genre of music.