How To Use A One Knob Compressor

In this video we show you exactly how to use a one knob compressor that is found on Yamaha, Behringer, and Soundcraft audio mixing consoles.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - What Does An Audio Compressor Do?
2:13 - How A Typical Compressor Works
5:50 - How A One Knob Compressor Works
7:41 - What Setting Do I Use?
7:53 - Final Thoughts
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[@EstebanNina]

That was the BEST explanation of compression I have EVER seen!

[@samspritzer1643]

I know, right!? 😮

[@ASlightShimmy]

Three year old video is still the best explanation of compression I've been able to find. Thanks a lot!

[@MrStevem121]

You’re really good at explaining things. Well made tutorials. Cheers

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you like them!

[@blop-a-blop9419]

Amazing. 1 knob compressors are so nice for people who don't want to learn too much and still have it work intuitively !!

[@Toma.s]

Thanks for the explanation, very well made

[@OrbisonTributeArtist]

Absolutely awesome and informative video!

[@dark_sunset]

Literally the most perfect video about this topic that I could imagine

[@ProdigalBassman]

Nice, concise, down to earth explanation of a very difficult concept! Thanks!!

Amazing content. Because of your reviews etc... I now have the Yamaha, Shure, and Cloudlifter etc...

[@aidanbryden4691]

Thank you, I really just wanted to hear how the one knob compressor on the Yamaha desk sounded and you did that so thanks. Also for the explanations - thumbs up :)

[@juliusmodesto3328]

I getting more better understanding on how and when to use Compressor.. thanks so much for this tutorial..

[@keiochar2129]

This is the best explanation ever. its very clear and helpful ,Thanks

[@djjoeykmusic]

Awesome video! Thank you so much! Very helpful

[@LadyParysatis]

Thank you so much, your videos are very helpful. 💚🌿

[@div216]

Thank you for the simple and nice explanation 👍

[@kettnercreative]

You are welcome!

[@dj_finesse209]

Thanks Jordan great video!

[@steveraschella8233]

Thanx! Just going from Soundcraft to Yamaha one of the upgrades was compression…the one knob approach looks useable

[@Jose-Mendez]

¡¡GRACIAS!! Estoy aprendiendo a usar una de estas consolas pequeñas y no entendía bien el tema de la compresión. GRACIAS a este video tengo una idea más clara de cómo abordarlo. De nuevo. ¡GRACIAS!

[@Nestico87]

Your videos are so good! I bought this exact mixer and your videos have been gold

[@kettnercreative]

Nice! Good luck with whatever you're working on!

[@josephbania4564]

Finally a good explanation, I get it now!!!1 Thank!!!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad this helped

[@AnilKumar-zo2eu]

Thank you sir for your packaged information

[@ClaudioBOsorio]

I've had to deal with the compressor often, and I had only understood half of it, but the visuals here helped me a lot. Your explanation was perfect. Keep it up, people will stay once they watch. Maybe make 2 or 3 thumbnails and rotate them for the same videos to increase your exposure and improve click-through-rate.

[@francismontocchio9910]

Great video, thanks!!

[@mrbilllollar]

Thanks, Mr. Kettner!

[@AnthonyBalogun]

You're always a blessing. In my church a front of house mix from Yamaha digital mixer supplies to MG6 used for live streaming and the input source is usually very hot especially during singing. What's the best relationship between the Gain, channel know and the Master know levels?

[@thesaurus1523]

Really great video thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you liked it!

[@dhawaljoshi1]

Excellent explanation

[@micahkelly3245]

Excellent video

[@DJbernardo1320]

Thank you so much 😊 It really works 😊

[@kettnercreative]

Welcome 😊

[@MrBrendanpdx]

Excellent video, tyvm!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhamses]

Wow, awesome video. I just start considering the Behringer Xenyx Q802 but I was curious about how the one knob works. Thank you so much, it help me a lot!

[@robintsounis]

thanks - amazing

[@GENERAL320]

Your expression and explanation are good, you really took your time, but am new to this, how best can you help me?

[@adrianwilliams763]

Perfick. Thanks for sharing

[@gunnarhudson688]

Thank you SO MUCH

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome!

[@adrenalinn1]

Thanks bro

[@saupham8192]

I have a Yamaha mixer. What do I do to prevent feedback? Do I adjust the "gain" knob, "compression" knob, or the "volume" knob? If so, do I adjust it up or down? Thanks.

[@pengchen634]

How is the Yamaha compressor sounding compared to Mackie profxv3’s compressor? Are those all digital compressor or analog compressor? Thanks.

[@karthik.m8522]

It is useful

[@kettnercreative]

It sure is

[@hqmcsmm]

Does it means less compression for bassy vocal to make it sound brighter?

[@stanybudianto3995]

is compression works on dynamics mic only or it works well too on condensor mic ?

[@pinoysacanada2023]

Whats the best ratio on that one knob of compression that you use for vocals and other instruments?

[@jono8588]

Hi, do you think the compressor would be suitable for Pub karaoke with a mixture of people singing too softly and yelling into the mic? 🤔 Thanks for the great video!

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

What is the different in using a compressor and a di box and can I use both 🤔

[@JickLibot]

Thanks for making this video! I get a clipping sound when I set the compressor knob to max, any idea?

[@kettnercreative]

You need to turn the gain down

[@JickLibot]

@@kettnercreative I'll try that. But is it okay to put it in max? What is the ideal setting?

[@mudassark6189]

This one knob compressor also works with condenser microphone ??

[@glenesis]

Thanks for making this. I, too, find 12:00 is usually a sweet spot for vox. Was just wondering what settings are under the hood of these things, and to my surprise, you answered that question! Thanks! Are the numbers in the manual?

[@kettnercreative]

There is a diagram printed on the mixer itself that shows the compression ratio.

[@glenesis]

@@kettnercreative Too cool! Thank you :)

[@samnicholson5051]

While basic, I think these would have been a very useful feature if they had been implemented on Portastudios back in the day, given the limited dynamic range of cassettes.

[@glenesis]

For sure! I always leave the dbx or Dolby nr switched on when I record, because the noise reduction is a compressor.

[@_ariel52]

ㅇ0O Thanx,,! This video is exactly what I was looking for!

[@djstevieo]

Should I run my controller through the 1 knob compressor?

[@claverpalattao931]

Hi which mixer is best when it comes to effects yamaha or soundcraft. Thanks in advance.

[@robertlawson1184]

Allen and heath

[@debydean]

So, which way do we bypass the compression? at 0 or 10?

[@kettnercreative]

0 will bypass the compression.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Can the compressor be used in live performance when doing high notes and low notes

[@kettnercreative]

The compressor can certainly be used in a live performance. It will compress all frequencies at an equal rate.

[@gunnarhudson688]

In Windows, you can set the audio input volume from 0 to 100. Should it be set at 100?

[@kettnercreative]

yes

[@John48778]

why feedback when used one knob compressor?

[@DG-america]

Geez I watch a lot of your videos. Lol

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you find them helpful!

[@HugoNoWhereOfficial]

If you use all 4 channels by connecting Mics to it, does that one compressor knob compress all 4 mics??

[@robertlawson1184]

no.. only to that specific channel. The other two channel doesnt have it so i wouldnt use it for vocals. If you need more than 2, get a bigger mixer board or you can run racks.

[@LiviudelaPloiesti]

👍

[@coolloser5073]

You look like Captain Cold from the Flash

[@kettnercreative]

Great

[@hmoobva3581]

Why didn't you turn the compressor up and move the mic farther and closer so we can see the actual compressor getting to work

[@19MadMike95]

He Yamaha compression Doesntt work on a kick drum. The initial hit blasts straight through that 25 ms attack.

[@dsanj4745]

Q: How do you use a one-knob compressor? A: By turning that one knob. Who could've guessed?

[@omnitone]

but now the narrator's plosives are louder :,(