How to use a one knob compressor

[@buildingsheriff]

Which idiots are giving this brilliant tutorial a thumbs down? Go and make your own video and let us comment on your efforts. My grandmother alway taught me: "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Bravo GLB Productions!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks my friend! I appreciate the support 🤗

[@DrLumpyDMus]

My grandmother taught me not to call people idiots when they don't share my taste.

[@alsacrime4806]

It is an art to convey information clearly and concisely, neither oversimplifying/condescending nor being overly technical/babbling. This is called elegance. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome! Thank you for your appreciation :)

[@preetamsingh5792]

I am 60 years young now and I want to say that till date I found you are the best teacher I have ever listened to.

[@GLBProductions]

Many thanks Preetam, welcome to the channel!

[@mjodr]

I love how you present stuff. You don't skip over any details and are very clear about everything.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Matt!

[@peoplelikeus123]

This is the best explanation of compression I've seen. 10/10 :)

[@GLBProductions]

Glad you think so, I've explained compression so many times over the years I think I've got my script pretty much dialed in ;) Happy compressing!

[@urwinabdoel1438]

GLB Productions thanks for clearance

[@jahmo0]

@@GLBProductions Legit, great breakdown, thank you so much

[@cesarcscofano7006]

Thanks a lot! For the first time i saw a precise and simple explanation about compression which does not causes fear on me.

[@DEBOASSE]

I agree. The two hands part of it made me finally see how the process works.

[@GamersBasement]

Finally! Someone who ACTULLY understand and explains compression properly. Well done! 11/10 would recommend!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnsomebody1753]

Ooooh, a techy explanation that doesn't leave me more confused than before I watched it. Big thanks and big :)

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@adrianbull2943]

Best and most comprehensible explanation I've ever come across of what compression is and how it works.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Adrian :)

[@jsr_ffd2]

Magnifique explanation of practical usage of the One Knob compressor. Thank you. I use a set of seperate 4 channel compressors which I use for super dynamic signals since I need to see what happens while I dial in the seperate parameters. Now I can use my one knob compressors more frequently

[@GLBProductions]

That's great to hear Mike :)

[@djfingersflores]

Bruno always comes through with the BEST explanations on how to use gear. He speaks very well and is easy to understand, thank you so much Bruno Peace

[@maeredabtsog6164]

After 40+ years pf recording, I finally understand compression. Thank you for this video.

[@GLBProductions]

That's awesome to hear!

[@cavaliersdeep]

😆

[@revoxjazz]

You have a simple way of explaining concepts about equipment and functions. In general, your channel has the information that everyone needs. For that, I thank you and hope that you continue to do a good job. Macedo Pinto Portugal

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks 👍

[@sarathhapugoda217]

I have being using a YAMAHA MG124CX mixer over 10 years but did not understand and use this function. Your explanation is clear and very informative. Thankyou so much. cheers

[@GLBProductions]

Ten years, wow! Well, better late than never 😊

[@cee128d]

Finally. I've been struggling with the one knob compressors on my Yamaha MG12XU (and previous MG10XUF) mixers for the past month or so. I've watched this 3 or 4 times and something finally clicked this last time.

[@tsumsnoel8159]

Should I buy the compressor

[@HarbingersBuddy]

Just got a Yamaha today in a panic buy for work and this video just saved my a$$ thank you soo much!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, glad I could help 😊

[@bassintexas6706]

Beautifully explained. First time I understand a compression explanation 100%. THANK YOU. You got a like from me

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful :)

[@gordonbainbridge8371]

This is an incredibly good explanation. Using the complex compressor to explain the one-knob compressor was a brilliant idea. Thanks for this very helpful video.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Gordon, very glad it was helpful!

[@Ymanntronics]

Thank you so much for the excellent explanation. What I learned herefrom is not only about one knob compression configuration, but also how to set a conventional compressor limiter. I will have to make some experiments to learn further. God bless!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Lynn, glad the video was helpful!

[@ryantaylor974]

very good description, I have just ordered the mg10xuf to replace my alto desk which broke today. I now feel confident I can set the compression properly. Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Ryan, glad the video was helpful!

[@red79vette]

Just bought a new mixer for the church and I've never used one-knob compressors before. Great video!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Red!

[@rozcelabueg1909]

I learned something today. I have a Yamaha MGP16x. Your advice is well taken. Thank you kindly.

[@josefvillarama4250]

The most comprehensive explanation of compression I've heard. Thank you for this video

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@cafe5]

Very simple and clear - direct-to-the-point explanation. Well taken, thank you much.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Rozcel, thanks for watching!

[@johnpatrick9767]

Thank you very very much. You are an excellent teacher, and you should be very proud because not every person can communicate as well as you do.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks John, glad the videos have been helpful :)

[@joelevi8531]

Thank you for this video! As payment I will leave you with a sound guy joke. "Did you hear about the band that had a Ukrainian sound guy? They had a Czech one too. ... Czech, one too."

[@GLBProductions]

Nice one Joe 👍🏻

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

damn it i laughed.

[@samuelandrade3117]

Huahhsuhshhsuhahaihajau eu ri alto

[@P4boot]

Lmaooo

[@robfriedrich2822]

When Moscow has heavy traffic on the streets it's the Russian hour.

[@bigmike8808]

That’s awesome sir thank you! You are my second compressor video ever after getting a mixing table lol. Everything you said made perfect sense! I’m 44 and have played instruments and been into music my whole life. I’ve always seen these knobs but never knew the possibilities of modifying the sound like this! Thank you for explaining this!! God Bless you too my friend!

[@GLBProductions]

That's great to hear Mike, you're very welcome! All the best with your music 😊

[@djrickyb]

I am a DJ, have been for 20 years, and never really understood exactly what the compression knob does on the mixers I own. I knew it made vocals louder, and too much compression will get feedback on my mics, but I did not know exactly how this all worked. Thanks for the info

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Richard, compression is a key concept in live sound :)

[@davipinto216]

A very good explanation and very helpful, because many mixer's manuals have a simplest description of this resource.Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us, man. I just made my subscription.

[@GLBProductions]

Yes it's difficult to explain the concept of compression using text alone - you really need to see it demonstrated. Thanks for subscribing!

[@barryjefferies3201]

Great stuff Bruno.😊 Very clear and well explained to a laymen!!! And Best quote "" Trust your Ears "" ❤😊😊

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Barry, glad the video was helpful!

[@rockinrocco5908]

Excellent video again Bruno... You're a true star! Wonderful at explaining audio setup and configuration, you bring great joy to many people who want to learn about sound setup.... God bless you

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Rocco for supporting the channel!

[@jimmytho5424]

@@GLBProductions I have none knowledge about compressor but I learn from your video. Thanks for simple and clear explaining.

[@faautobahna9416]

Thank you, very educational. As a beginner to it, I need to watch your video again though to understand.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome, feel free to ask any questions you might have.

[@rodrigovazquezoficial]

The best audio teacher ever!

[@russellmccallum3606]

Another great video Bruno, thank you! I just purchased a Yamaha MG16XU and that really helped me understand the compression controls. Thanks again.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Russell, glad the video was helpful :)

[@tomjobimforever]

Very simple and clear video, very helpful. Thanks for posting this.

[@songsbyrickbushnell9061]

Excellent video, good to actually have technical content, thanks Bruno.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Rick, thanks for watching.

[@knightsaberZ42]

Best explanation of compression I have heard! Bravo! The demonstration really helped, too.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

Very helpful indeed. Thanks Bruno for taking the time to share your advice with us all. God bless you as well.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@dumdumbrown4225]

Beautifully explained - thank you very much. I’m getting a Yamaha MG20XU desk shortly. Amidst the number of clowns who ‘explain’ stuff they don’t understand, you are a god-send. Gratitude and cheers from Australia - god bless!!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@leeabel3854]

You're are awesome of explaining how compressor works. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Abel.

[@videoigrepovuku2216]

Thank you for this video, I am a total newbie and this has helped me understand compression better.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@jockojohn3294]

Very nice explanation. And that goes for ALL your GLB Productions videos. I'm learning a lot of great stuff that would have taken years to learn on my own.......... :)

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Jocko!

[@nelgchannel9661]

This channel is very helpful to the beginners like me. Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Glenn :)

[@steveraschella8233]

Thanx for the walk down the signal path…made a lot of sense

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Steve :)

[@MrGinger62]

Very helpful! Up till now, my use of compression has made most of my recordings sound rubbish. I will try this approach tomorrow.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad it was helpful - learning how to use compression in recording is a lifelong learning process and the pros often have entire collections of compressors because they all sound a bit different.

[@jeromemckenna7102]

Nice video, very understandable. I am replacing an older mixer and I was looking at compressors, now I have some knowledge instead of none.

[@GLBProductions]

Great to hear that, let me know if you have further questions along the way.

[@MuriloMBarquette]

Fantastic tutorial! I finally understood what is and how compressors work!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Murilo, thanks for watching!

[@anthonydemas2451]

This is fantastic information. I finally understand compression. Thank you so much!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Anthony, that's great to hear!

[@isaacklewiah1920]

Mehn, short, simple but had all the details explained. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Isaac!

[@emilioleroy]

Excellent !!! Now, I understand what is "compression" & what it means ! Thanks a lot for these clear explanations ! I am a drummer so I will take care with this knob. Thanks a lot, Emilio L. (France), musically.

[@GLBProductions]

Yes compression is very important for drums to keep the dynamics under control!

[@Superfoot]

This is so outstanding. The best on KZbin. 5 stars..

[@GLBProductions]

Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@Superfoot]

How would I connect a DBX 1046 to a Sound Devices 302 going to a recorder?

[@JohnOfWoking]

Excellent video - very clear and well presented as always

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching John :)

[@LarryOohLaLa]

My brother I love that what you are explaining I got so much trouble with that a lot thank You big brother

[@GLBProductions]

My pleasure!

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Great tutorial on one knob compressor. Thank you so much for taking the time on this :)

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome Rick, thanks for watching :)

[@vannk73]

Bruno, your videos are always well made and very informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@ltezza13]

Greaaat video, the best explanation, mainly about one knob adjustments. I would like a video about the AKG D7 (microphone), or the BOSS VE-1 (ambience pedal). Hugs from Brazil!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Luiz!

[@terryshaw13]

This is awesome! Now I understand compression a lot better! Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Terry, glad the video was helpful!

[@randytipene2918]

That was a heaps good explanation of how compression works

[@GLBProductions]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@ggarnet6440]

What a fabulous video and explanation. A very simple description of how compression works. I’m new to all this and your videos have really helped out, Bruno! Thanks fella, you’re a legend!! 👍👍

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! Let me know if you have further questions :)

[@stevejohn8058]

Another great video Bruno - you make it so easy to understand. Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Steve, glad it helped you understand 😊

[@stevejohn8058]

GLB Productions if you had been my music teacher when I was at school I would have probably gone on to do a degree, instead of business

[@danielcardin2745]

Thank you! Your explanation is very clear and complete!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Daniel, thanks for watching!

[@esaureuben5214]

Very well said about live vocal compression.

[@preetamsingh5792]

Wonderfully explained the concept

[@kurthammond6977]

Thank you! The best practical explanation of compression that I've seen or heard.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Kurt, glad the video was helpful!

[@michaelkelly6583]

Thank you Bruno. I echo many of the comments below ... brilliantly explained and demonstrate.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Michael, thanks for watching!

[@gregmardell6653]

Thank you for another great video Bruno. I found this most helpful for using My Yamaha EMX 5016.

[@GLBProductions]

Great to hear that!

[@psymonkey03]

Thank you for this video! I have the same mixer, and this has been really helpful - on compression in general. BTW - I love this mixer. For my needs, the feature set is brilliant, and the bang for the buck extremely high.

[@GLBProductions]

Yes these mixers are great value for money - the one area in which they are compromised is build quality, so don't drop anything heavy on it ;)

[@psymonkey03]

Yeah, it's definitely not as solid as some!! I think having the large external power supply makes it seem even less solid though. Because of the substantially reduced weight, it seems to do okay and require less on-unit protection than say an equivalent Mackie. Thanks again! I passed this on to a coworker who also found benefit in your simple explanation of compression.

[@sofroniomina3826]

Superb video and tutorial. Rating 10/10

[@ponaran9515]

Very simple and clear video, very helpful. Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Naran!

[@jedformalejo3896]

What an informative and helpful video. Thank you for this one.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jed!

[@boldcautionproductions9203]

Wow, you're great, someone who knows what they are talking about.

[@GLBProductions]

I try my best 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@amauksch1]

Wery helpeful information for giving me an understanding of the compression on my Yamaha MG10XU

[@BURTBROWN]

Bruno! Much thanks for the explanation. You have taken what can be very hard to understand and made it pretty simple!! THAT my friend, is not easy to do!!! LOL!!! Again, many thanks and take care of yourself!!!!!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Burt, thanks for watching!

[@roger0000roger]

This is a good tutorial to help you understand what compressor do and how to use it in live sound. It use to be when round knob mixers and then slider mixer came along the person manning the board would keep there fingers on the fader to keep sound level in check not wanting to overload a tape machine and keep room amp sounding the best. But you have to remember as a rule use the lease amount of compression you can. Proper mic techniques must be use to get the best sound recording and amp feed. Knowing how your mics pick up sound is the first line of defense against distortion of sound. Also picking the right mics for the job. You do not want to reduce dynamic of sound. Good recordings and amplification must have good dynamic. Using to much compression will dull your sound. My goal is always to get the best most dynamic sound when I am working with a any kind of mixer. Limit it as must as possible. Good recording and live sound is still a art form. And it take practice to!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for your contribution roger, sounds like you've been doing this for a while :)

[@RavirajaShetty]

Thanks a lot🙏😊 Very clear tutorial...Great information.. 🖐😊 A great guide... 🙏🙏🙏

[@GLBProductions]

You're very welcome Raviraja!

[@Grid21]

Since finding your channel, I have loved your audio educational videos! Keep up the good work! :D

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks, glad the videos have been helpful!

[@mgd9151]

Just got the 32x and this helped a bunch. Thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

Great to hear that!

[@alexandermikrievskij5332]

Great explanation, understandable for everyone !!! Great Job

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Alex!

[@meschacmukadi713]

You are the best in explanation❤❤❤

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Meschac :)

[@xperimeter]

Around 6:30 you helped me understand something huge. Thank you! Liked

[@GLBProductions]

Awesome to hear that!

[@robertmeyer8735]

Man! this guy really knows his stuff, thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@decoyploom3159]

Explanation is so clear! Thank you !

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Decoy!

[@Pertamax7-HD]

nice explanation sir

[@jimmyseepersad4024]

Thank...you...BL...Brother.Jimmy here from Florida Hindu Temple.You are a great MENTOR.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jimmy :)

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

My EARS have always been GREAT, Sadly, my understanding of compression is about the same as it was in 67..LOL. My only exp with using one is on a TINY VOX Mini 3 amp, which has the ONE knob COMP... My vocals sound KILLER thru that lil thing when its almost maxed out. No "specs' are giving regarding what is actually going on with that ONE knob but Im guessing its does exactly what youve just decribed here.When using COMP software, I move the lines and dots around to get what I want vocally and have never looked at the numbers, thus remaining CLUELESS..LOL..I just bought a DBX1066 for my lil solo show to use in an AUX SEND/RET of an old 8 CH Brain and your explantion here has REALLY HELPED understanding whats really going on.. Still got alot to learn about expansion/attack/gating but lll likely let my EARS do the learning for me..LOL.. Thanks for the video!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome John, never stop learning 😊

[@andreaspapamoiseos1428]

THANKS A LOT AGAIN BRUNO.GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.LOVE FROM CYPRUS.

[@wefamilymediagroup7687]

GREAT REVIEW!!!!! LOVE IT!!!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching man!

[@johnlane1200]

Thanks ...This is a great demo of compression....well explained....

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@Amnesianite]

This was really helpful, it made sense of a lot of things I couldn't seem to understand.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad to hear that!

[@value4life471]

You are really good at teaching!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@pgtips4240]

Thanks, this cleared the mist on compression for me.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, it's definitely one of the harder concepts to understand!

[@Jstenbakken]

Thankyou so much for a great walkover. 🙏

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jesper!

[@redknight99]

Wow that was an Amazing Explanation 👍❤️

[@flip18o]

This is one of the best video I've found on youtube explaining about compression. Nice video buddy. Hope you do the one for EQ as well. Thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching! I have a video explaining EQ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2ewlHWglrpshq8

[@rayarsenault2538]

Great video. Thanks for the tutorial on compression!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@yohanesirwanenrico2912]

Hi there, awesome explanation! I have one question, does every instruments need to be compressed? Hope you answer it! 😄

[@GLBProductions]

No, it's very much on a case by case basis, depending on the instrument, style of music and the player.

[@yohanesirwanenrico2912]

so if everything is going well, I assume it is better to not have any compressor at all?

[@GLBProductions]

Not really - vocals and drums typically need some compression to sound correct in the context of modern music. Your ears will tell you :)

[@yohanesirwanenrico2912]

okay, so other than that, you don't need any compressor?

[@ceej2482]

Thanks for the informative video, would you please post about using lapel and how to control it's feed back. will look forward on this., thank you in advance., ive always watching your lesson here and its so very useful and helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@michelmailhiot4848]

Que dieu vous garde aussi :-) Merci Bruno. We are lucky to have your goodness.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Michel, God bless you too! 😄

[@premjeet1667]

u r truely a wonderful teacher . loved it...

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Premjeet :)

[@dynamitekid8967]

great lesson! Thanks for sharing!

[@virjaimho2197]

Got it...at last thanks. Could not be explained any clearer than this.