A compressor pedal can do so much more, than just the squashy sound most of us associate with this type of effect. In this episode I'm showing you my top 6 important things you need to know about compressors.
Welcome to Gear Corner and enjoy the video!
Timestamps:
00:00 - intro playing
00:24 - introduction
00:48 - the compressor I'm using in the video
01:11 - 1. make a quiet tube amp sound BIG
02:01 - playing without comp
02:23 - same thing with comp
02:54 - 2. cut through the mix with a compressor
04:00 - playing without the comp
04:19 - same thing with the comp
04:40 - 3. easier to play clean with a compressor
05:19 - playing with the comp
06:04 - 4. compressor for clean boost??
06:50 - playing without the comp
07:04 - same thing the the comp
07:44 - 5. more exciting clean sounds with a compressor
07:53 - playing without the comp
08:02 - same thing with the comp
08:42 - 6. longer sustain with low gain sounds
09:23 - playing without the comp
09:36 - same thing with the comp
10:24 - what's up with higher gain sounds?
Gear used in this video:
-Wampler Mini Ego: https://bit.ly/2POViX5
-Fender Telecaster Custom Shop '53 reissue
(a similar custom shop tele: https://bit.ly/2KFVJld)
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: https://bit.ly/2IxwoId
-One Control Agamidae switcher: https://bit.ly/2KCXwZ3
-Ernie Ball cables and strap: https://bit.ly/2Io0dfg
-Cordial CRI series cables: https://bit.ly/2XiVLBR
-Evidence Audio patch cables: https://bit.ly/2Ixylo1
-Universal Audio OX BOX https://bit.ly/2IyOeuj
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop '58 reissue https://bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP https://bit.ly/31FVawf
-Gibson ES-335 Traditional
(here's a specs wise very similar ES-335: https://bit.ly/2pTo92j)
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat" (2000 Fender American Standard body + Warmoth neck)
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified (thin nitro refin; Lollar Dog Ear P90; Emerson electronics)
-Barocsi Exploder - with a Gibson 498T in the bridge and a Gibson 57 Classic in the neck position
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style guitar with Gretsch Filtertrons
-REVV G2: https://bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-REVV G3: https://bit.ly/2FvuANy
-REVV G4: https://bit.ly/2ZhxX39
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: https://bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Source Audio Nemesis delay: https://bit.ly/2Dft6Gd
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: https://bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-NUX SOS Looper https://bit.ly/31TMxPx
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: https://bit.ly/2KFihDq
The speech mic:
- Rode SmartLav+
https://bit.ly/31eXFFi
Check out the Thomann Music channel for some wicked guitar videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MusikhausThomann
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Cheers,
Kris Barocsi