How to use a basic compressor for vocals, drums, bass (dbx 1066) - Stage Left Audio

A basic look at setting a sub-group compressor for vocals, drums, and bass. The values shown in the video are ONLY a starting point. A lot of variables determine the best compressor settings when running live sound. The trick to good sound...? Use compression primarily for control. Over compression of any instrument (including vocals) will remove the dynamics and can damage speaker drivers.