Understanding Compressors for Guitar & Bass Players

00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - What is a Compressor?
00:48 - Input Level & Threshold
01:48 - Ratio
02:26 - Output Level & Make-up Gain
03:22 - Noise & Signal-to-noise Ratio
04:03 - Attack & Release [ATTACK]
05:28 - Attack & Release [RELEASE]
06:49 - Dry Control & Parallel Compression
07:14 - Outro
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Script & Voice Over: John Dines
Shoot & Edit: Jacob Holdsworth

[@devvin]

Very clear explanation. Thank you. Now if I could only make up my mind between the Cali76 Fet and the Stcked Edition…

[@josearjona3728]

I REALLY appreciate the fact that you don´t stupidly hide that other brands exists. No shame, no fear about competition. Sometimes you see other brand´s marketing videos blurring logos or avoiding certain words like "Stratocaster" or "Les Paul" and sounds awful.

[@stefanorossi3923]

Best video on compression I’ve ever seen. It’s simple, to the point without dumbing it down. Well done and thank you!

[@MrApprobatur]

Incredible walk-through - thank you!!

[@TheRealJayguar]

Straight forward explanation appreciated! I will use this as a reference as I continue to learn this

[@astralcloudashes8617]

This video is excellent! great work guys, you make it slightly easier to understand. :)

[@metalmover]

You guys make the best pedals....I own full boards of your stiff for both bass and guitar.

[@rafbass]

I back ordered it :)❤

[@christianchryssos4802]

Would you say that your new bass compressor with the LED metering is transparent, or does it alter the frequencies of the bass/ add harmonic distortion for "mojo"?

[@waynegram8907]

It would be nice if these origin effect compressor pedals has top jacks for Side-Chain ports to add in an EQ pedal or Noise Gate pedal or Noise Reduction pedal. Try to make a lesson about using Compressor Side Chain ports for recording

[@ivenliu]

Any functional difference from compact deluxe？

[@OriginEffectsUK]

This video will be great for users of either pedal. It's a guide on compressors, not a guide on any specific compressor.

[@pimcramer2569]

So slow attack and fast release for funk?

[@OriginEffectsUK]

typically yes