How Do Compressor Pedals Work?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มิ.ย. 2024
- Compression can be a really difficult concept to wrap your mind around so in this episode we're gonna tackle this topic and hopefully bring some clarity. In the comments let me know what compressors you're using.
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Gear in this video:
1:24 Roland AS-1 Sustainer
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1:49 Boss CS-1
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1:56 MXR Dynacomp
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2:04 Ross Compressor
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2:11 Dan Armstrong Orange Squeeze Compressor
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2:17 JHS Pulp N' Peel V4
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5:08 JHS Whitey Tighty
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9:23 JHS Panther Cub V2
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9:23 Fulltone Distortion Pro
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9:23 Boss OD-3
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9:23 Keeley Compressor Pro
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9:23 JHS Whitey Tighty
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15:15 Boss CP-1X
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15:23 Diamond Compressor
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15:28 JHS Pulp N' Peel V4
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15:38 EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
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15:51 Keeley Compressor Pro
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16:00 Keeley Compressor Plus
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16:06 MXR Dynacomp
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16:20 JHS Whitey Tighty
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What a man - explaining and demonstrating not only his own gear but also graciously recommending great products from other developers - way to go for many others out there…
Yeah this is one solid man. He is a pedalphile as well, so he understands guitarists that like pedals are going to want more than one of everything anyway.
@@therapist6328 I probably shouldn't indulge but... qué?
War Zone lmfao, I was gonna say, I’m not sure pedalphile is the most, umm, flattering name
@@justinkinter8651 It is very descriptive, at least?
Thera Pist I had to read that twice.
But who will make a depression pedal?
The Cure
JHS Pedals well done.
Electro Narcotics
xdarnokx Joyo
Isn't that the Boss CE-1?
For me, the fewer pedals the better. Less noise, clutter, connections, cables etc....I would LOVE to see Boss combine their tuner and compression pedals into a single unit, since they are often first devices in a signal chain.
that’s not a bad idea. click on, tuner. click off, compression.
Click on compression, click off no compression. Hold for 2 seconds, tuner
@@joshualessore7652 exactly. Compress, bypass, tune. I usually only use a compressor when playing single coils percussively.
fantastic concept... I'd buy that!
I hate compression pedals before distortion, steals all the attack and makes overdrive sound like crap
You’re skill of explanation is incredible. Idk if you consider yourself a teacher. But it seems like you have an undisputed knack for it!!
TH-cam Commenting 101 ^^
this guy. he just brought my passion for guitars back to life.
Definitely helped bring me back into learning more about guitar, even after having already played for 10+ years.
Funny what a soul food can do.
Lots of respect for the fact you’re not afraid to acknowledge great pedals by other designers!
George Ramplin agreed. That’s why his videos feel so “clean” to watch imo. We all know he wants us to buy his pedals but he’s not hiding the fact that there are similar pedals out there and some of them are where he got the inspiration to create his from. So much information and history offered up by JHS in all the vids!
Honest marketing - this is how it should be. Kudos.
There's room for great pedals from a variety of companies on our boards.
Agree! Lots of respect for this man. That kind of honesty is very much welcomed.
I don't think JHS is known for designing their own circuits.
5 years late.
Gotta start somewhere 🤷♂️
Had to watch this, after reading a forum. Like a crash course hehe
😆 🤣 you and me both... ouch...
He earned a sub 😂
Feel it😅
9:08 GILMOUR GIRL
11:26 COMMUNITY COLLEGE
13:01 PARMESAN WESTERN
16:43 A DOZEN REASONS
I feel like Gilmour is a rock & roll intro for A Dozen Reasons before it gets it's own ball rolling.
Community College is great!
@@grungegazerartist name please
These guys understand content marketing
I was thinking the same thing. I wish all ads were as worth watching.
Yeah I really don't mind it though. At the end of the day, it's a business. Most importantly, the video isn't an 18 minute ad for their product.
this is in fact one of the just a handful of episodes where you ever see their pedals being "advertised". If you look further, you will rarely encounter him even mentioning one.
Because he actually enjoys what he does and products on the market made by other manufacturers.
"Don't be a forum person like that" - Best advice ever.
All an act. I heard he’s a total asshole! :)
@@meesterdinglefritz2064 LMAO
Meester Dinglefritz well if he’s friends with the owner of EQD, I doubt that.
Because of this video, I just bought a Whitey Tighty. Actually, it's because of all of your videos really. You've helped me understand this world so much better and you clearly care so much about your work and music. I am confident that your pedals reflect this love for the craft.
second every remark made
@@Coventrybathrooms thirded here
i don't have the money, but i agree
It’s a great-sounding pedal, EXCEPT that the comp knob does absolutely nothing!! Has no effect whatsoever, I have owned 2 from different eras, purchased brand-new, and heard the same from others.
@@sugarinthegourdmaybe your blend is covering it up? I don’t own one but it seemed to be working in the video when they demonstrated it.
That "Parmesan Western" was truly a combination of those three genres. That's impressive and not easy to do.
Community college was dope.
Was he riffing off of another song there? I feel like it sounded like something I heard back in the 2004 to 2010 lofi era
Is this song out somewhere (spotify, yt...) is great!!
Start a band Josh! I would love to hear it made into a full song
This track sounded very Death Cab For Cutie
I'm thinking a lost The Promise Ring track
Really like the new jam session in the videos to show the live usage of pedals.
Me too! It's so handy
Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits is an amazing example of compression
That was the best explanation of parameters on compressor pedals I've ever seen or read. Congrats!
Your gardener is a pretty awesome drummer
“Timmys upstairs blasting Pantera”
I would be timmy
@@Ottophil Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistenceeeeeee
One step from lashing out at you
🤟
Anyone here watching Frank James? The Timmy plot thickens 👀
Why did that slide song not get nominated for a grammy
Remain in Light was the first album I owned by the band that became my favorite band, and still my favorite band from the 80s. Love it.
LOL @ "Don't be a forum person like that." About the only thing guitar players like more than playing guitar is arguing about it.
Nuh Uh. You do.
LOL @ "Don't be a forum person like that." About the only thing guitar players like more than playing guitar is arguing about it.
Nah, we don’t argue. We just weaild our axes over our heads with a nasty look on our faces and politely persuade people that our way is right or else. If that doesn’t work, we really get mad and do things we will regret. I’ve got broken guitar necks to prove it.
Yep, and usually all they are wrong, like calling "tone" the specific sounds their guitar do, when in fact that is the "timbre". There are guys writing "I can make a violin tone with my guitar". F..ing kidding me? You mean "violin timbre", isn't?
This is one of the best youtube channels I've seen in any genre. Concise, educational, mildly entertaining, good production, no annoying sales pitches... If this were Spinal Tap, you'd get an 11.
I can't belive how actually helpful, fun and interesting your videos are. Thank you all so much!
I've learned more from these JHS videos than anything else in my playing history. Excellent work.
Great slide playing Josh!
R.J. Ronquillo i second that motion 👍
@@gallegos574 I third this. That slide jam was killer.
You play slide pretty....pretty.....good....
Really enjoyed your blues jam from NAMM, and been digging your touring blogs.
Now that's the kind of sustain I've dreamed about for years. Beautiful !!
My 2 year old daughter got up and danced during "Community College" and "Parmesan Western"... Well done 😀
My 55yr old self did the same ... not for the first time. My soon-to- be 17yr old daughter went & hid ... also not for the first time ...
That's so cute. I mean the two year old, I don't know about Chris, lol.
WhoWouldWantThisName : Not even my wife thinks I’m “cute” - more ‘drunk uncle trying to keep up on the dance floor at the end a wedding reception’!
@@chrisdrake447 Ahhh, I'm sure your wife adores you. Maybe she just doesn't want to let it show. Also the drunk uncle can be an important role within the social structure of any group, well okay, some groups.
What an amusingly informative show.
Love this channel all the time!
Really glad and timely finding this channel. I've been stuck in a rut for too long. Love it.
Compression is the one effect I do not have in my arsenal. Mostly because I did not know how to use it - I am wiser now and will go hunt for a suitable one... Thanks Josh!
If you play distorted you don't need one. It's really mostly for clean playing. I only play clean and couldn't live without it.
Compression is not for everyone. It took me decades to understand that I simply enjoy playing better without it
George Sander its raising the quiet stuff and adding sustain. Its ok. My ears used to be bad too
George Sander it’s really good for funk rythym and tapping. It’s not as noticeable unless you get a pretty powerful compressor, but i really like the sound, gets me a good sound for something from rhcp or polyphia
Just noticed the "JHS Pedals Suck" sign in the background. Definitely not true but still hilarious.
Michael Doughty lol where is it
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At the beginning for example, lower right corner.
DerEchteBold lol I saw it
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Only if you turn the compression up too much:)
Another great video, Josh. Love your videos - honest, informative, and extremely helpful! You've helped me make good choices on my pedals, for which i thank you! Keep them coming, Mac
Excellent video, thank you. You are a class act Josh. Wishing you much success.
Never really understood compressors, always thought it was something they added in the studio. This helped a bunch, thanks!
They’re potentially useful at _almost_ any step in the signal chain, and very useful in live situations as well as in the studio! I can’t remember the last time I did a mix that didn’t involve _some_ compression _somewhere_ (and that includes monitor mixes, too). Just don’t over do it or things will sound weird. Knowing exactly what “over doing it” means is a topic that could fill a book. Fortunately, in the context of guitar pedals being used in guitar rigs, there’s an easy 2-step process:
1) If your guitar sounds more like the way you want it to with the compressor than it does without, it’s probably fine.
2) If you’re still in doubt, back off the compression knob a bit and return to step 1.
Well, they also ALWAYS add it in studio to everything. The best way to understand compressors is just to try them, and to do so in every part of the effect chain, since they're really versatile.
I've got to tell you all folks. I went to The NAMM Show this year for 2019. I've been going on and off since I was a young lad in 86. I've been in the music industry in the recording side for many years. But what's amazing to me is when I meet people like Josh. He was very approachable very nice to talk to and from one engineer to another it was a pleasure. It's cool to see the people making the gear and the people on TH-cam are more famous than the snooty musicians that use their gear. Josh it was a pleasure to meet you, and you're a true gentleman. Now you're going to have to do a demo with one of your 1 of 4 guitars.
I keep getting more and more impressed with these videos, thank you.
I LOVE your vids.
I have to say that your slide playing on this one grabbed me man! I mean it took my breath it was so beautiful
A top 10 bass pedals video would be amazing :D
I'm saving up for a Pulp 'N' Peel to use at church both for the compression and as my DI. Great idea to have an XLR output on that one!
YES!!!
Another great episode! Awesome stuff.
D'Addario and Co. Thanks guys!
Man, I am loving your channel! Such great information! I am just getting into electric playing (coming from bluegrass) and these videos are so helpful for understanding effects! Thank you so much for doing these!
Thank you so much for this video and many others, Josh. I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us not only about your effects, but the effects you love from other companies, and more importantly, how to use them properly. I had heard of JHS pedals before, but I have to say, you have really made me a fan with your awesome personality and willingness to educate while also just being yourself and an overall great person.
Great pick for record time today, I can honestly say that album helped me through a lot. While I normally don't go for the big radio hits, I can't help but love Once in a Lifetime from this album. It's so fun, and quirky, and has so much energy... It's just a fantastic song. Byrne is still light-years ahead of his time.
That little graph was literally the best description of what compression is lol
Oh come on...the "mom" graph was more realistic!!! (Sarcasm off)
dB relates to the volume of the signal, yes? If so, it’s great that this graph and chart illustrate how the loudest sound in the signal gets compressed down, but (when the threshold is exceeded and compression is active) are notes played quietly brought up to that same threshold? Take the example of when the knob sets the threshold at 9 dB. The signal peak is at 10dB, so there is (1) dB of compression....Is there also up to 8dB of “lift” / raise in level of signal below the threshold?
Your videos are quite great!
Whoa. I literally came here to post this exact same thing! 🤣👍
That slide jam you two smashed out was incredible!! 🙌🏼
amazing floyd type track! and the bass sounded impeccable!!
Man Rhett Shull could really learn a thing or 2 about slide from josh….
Re-watching during quarantine, Love what you do with these videos, Josh. I much enjoyed that last song "A Dozen Reasons" with the twelve string. Awesome stuff! \m/
Since you mentioned putting compression before ODs, I'd love to see a full video on best practices for effect order. The hows and whys of where to put each effect in the signal chain. Maybe some sidenotes on buffers, or tricks to do with A/B/Y switches.
th-cam.com/video/NXI0ewj1Oqw/w-d-xo.html this is a great video on the topic
You just have to learn to picture the chain in your head, start with the least effecting into more dramatic, say drive into phaser will be powered but swishy is last say on the matter, phaser into drive has over all distortion but swishy internals, eventually everything becomes a preamp, and all you want is a preamp, they make the clover for that
That's why the blend is important; before that was a common feature, it really was only viable to place before drives, where the effect is NOT subtle; placed after, with a decent dry level, you can retain dynamics while increasing sustain.
In therm of compression, Tame Impala are masters. He puts the compression after his reverb, it creates a massive sound, and his drum comp are craazy.
Your playing style demos pedals perfectly, love your videos and your pedals dude.
Thank you Josh. This video answered all the questions I had on compression. Brilliant video and fun to watch. Thumbs up!
"Where their lives will never be the same despite their HORRIFIC differences".
I almost spit my coffee out at that. Awesome video.
This video takes the mystery out of compression. Terrific!
I'm also super impressed by the drum sound in the jam, especially since it appears to be just drywall surrounding the kit!
That reverb
So well done, thanks! Love that you work to help teach!
This is by far the most clear yet comprehensive explanation of compression and compression pedals I’ve seen!
Hey!!! Can you make a video about your SOVTEK amps ? please
Please
Would love to hear about them. I have one and my friend has one. They sound completely different. One sounds like a Fender and mine sounds like a Marshall
He says it’s in the works but waiting till he can do it right!
DO IT!!!
Just DO IT Josh!
This
The guitar solo in “High Hopes” is simply breathtaking...
I've rediscovered my pedal board and have a new wish list thanks to this channel. Very enjoyable and informative content. Love it.
Yo, that slide jam was absolutely amazing. Do a 15 minute version, dead serious.
That 12 string tele is freaking awesome!!! I've tried to understand how to use compression for a long time, this was really helpful, thanks!
mike s I didn’t see 12 strings
Beatles used 12-Strings and studio compression to great effect. In fact, The Beatles used studio compression to great effect on 90% of the recordings, especially on the mid-period albums (Help, Rubber Soul, Revolver etc)
@@arando4359 It's after the talk at the end
INXS “Need You Tonight”. It was one of the first times I thought I was hearing an effect because my Strat wouldn’t spank like that no matter what I did to my amp.
Think that lead part is played on a tele although there is a strat in the mix
Excellent and concise verbal, visual, and audio demo/description of audio compression! Awesome! Thank you!
This was one of the best tutorials on compression ive seen. Not just pedal compression but compression in general. Clear and used audible examples. Could have used this 2 decades ago.
That Gilmour example was great. All of them, really. Good stuff.
Your content is so good. Thank you
I can't believe how little I know after 17 years.. Thanks Josh. You literally make things so easy and explain stuff so well. Im a dummy and not techy at all so it's extremely helpful! I'm learning what my pedals do and where to place them.. And parmesan western is my new favorite genre 😂
this is the most well planned out and perfect explanation of anything I've ever heard in my life
I live for these videos they are the highlight of my week, and since you started playing more it made them even better. You and drummer boy who always wears strange outfits need to go on tour.
That's one beautiful slide track
I so like your content, It's professional, sincere, and interesting. I like the way you promote your pedals, you do that in total sincerity and modesty, which also makes me to appreciate you as a human. Great content, keep it up!
Thank you so much for showing the audio examples with you playing the guitar soft and then loud and letting us hear the different compression settings!!! You can't understand compression without hearing it. Love the new compression pedal.
Thanks Josh. That clarified a few things I was missing.
I just picked up a Wampler Ego v2, but haven't quite figured it out yet.
This is a great vid. It's nice to have compression explained so thoroughly and with so many specific pedals used as examples. Nice slide playing on the Pink Floyd inspired example. And lots of great production advice as well. Thanks.
Josh is a great player, no question. Can we also talk about Nick’s brilliant drumming? Great sound, precision, and feeling.
Excellent video Josh. Really informative..
My favorite use of compression as an effect: John Frusciante on the intro to Under The Bridge. It sounds like he just cranked the Sensitivity knob on a Dynacomp and let 'er rip. It's somehow punchy and lo-fi at the same time.
I'm in the process of building my first board and I have learned so much about pedal placement and gear from this channel. Your knowledge is really appreciated.
I love how u mentioned High Hopes!! Such an amazing song
Informative! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Best explanation of compression ever. Awesome video!!
I've been playing for years and years, and know everything there is to know about other effects, but you sir!!! Finally explained compression and compressors the way I needed it. THANK YOU!! I've had a mental block against this effect theory for a long time. Now I can sleep better..
Extremely happy I subscribed to this channel. Learning a lot
What a great lesson on compression! Thank you, Sir!
I think a massively underrated compressor is the EHX White Finger. They go for peanuts on eBay as well.
Bass intro for "Pretty Green" by The Jam. Compressed like hell! Love it.
I always enjoy your videos and learn a ton.
This one had some of your best playing and tones on the jam
Great video! Love the ehx black finger on bass
I’ve learned more from this guys videos then anything else I’ve seen on TH-cam. He can play too. I enjoy his demos !
I thought there was nothing more to learn about guitar compression. I stand corrected. Excellent layout.
awesome playing! and very good sound. thx for the videos man
Loved the 12 string playing rock n' roll! Sounded great. Thanks for the compression lesson. This vid is going in my Great Guitar Vids folder.
I wish that every ad in the world was like yours.
You are brilliant, sir.... and make great electronica.
I love how you aren't afraid to recommend other brands. Def makes me want to buy some of your pedals.
Of al the many videos I've just watched on compressors, yours made the most sense. Thanks
Just got the Thighty and I just got to say that I love it! Feels really great and the hint with the slide-play is just amazing, thank you really much!!
I very rarely make comments. After hearing that epic tone you got for your slide segment I just had to let you know jusr how superb your tone is. Btw, I love your vlog's. Your channel is my #1 fav.
Thanks
I never comment on videos but felt like I had to. As someone whose only been playing a few years and just getting into pedals, your videos are incredibly helpful to understand what they do and how they work. Much appreciated
Really liked the slide solo. Great playing!
What level of information and simplicity....!!!!!
You did an amazing job!
Compression is the most underrated and under-appreciated effect!! I’m an always on kinda guy because I love the crispy and crunchy tones it gives to my clean tones. Skyler Skjelset of the Fleet Foxes has really nice compressed and unique lead lines in the majority of their songs. Also, pick a Beatles song out of a hat, and there we will likely be some tasty compressed guitar featured. John’s compressed tone on I Feel Fine is a great example of compression use.
Also, Fuzz. BTW don't practice with compression - it will make your playing sound better than it actually is.
Good ta know. This channel kicks ass
Real happy I stumbled onto this channel.
Wow, Josh, your slide playing in this video is just gorgeous.