To Compress, Or Not To Compress

[@fredbloggs2206]

Great demo of what a compressor does. Nice one.

[@mydayis5]

Really interesting. Most people just assume Clean funk guitar = compressor. I’ve never really used compressors either for this style. Glad I’m not alone!

[@mattc1176]

Avoiding compression unless you are very clear about the reason for adding it, is a very good general rule.

[@СергейПротасов-к4ъ]

Avoiding compression unless you are Cory Wong!

[@Ella_Rae_Feingold]

That’s a great explanation! I think exactly the same way you do

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Thanks Ella. I’m glad you understood my ramblings. Hope you’re good. :)

[@alexousky]

Thanks for answering my question Rob

[@daviewhatley3665]

Love the sound

[@ramonrosales969]

I honestly prefer without comp, it sounds more natural and you can play with dynamics. IDK but I feel that compressors sound unnatural. However, great play Rob :D

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Interesting! Thank you sir! Best, Daniel 🤙🏼

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

My pleasure!

[@Chumsungdae]

I really like your clear explanation! Can you show us more about your pedal board or guitar tone?

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Toneloc-pe5qo]

Echo the pedalboard guitar/tone comments above Rob! Btw, looking forward to seeing you guys play the Jam House tonight!!

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Thanks for coming along.

[@matthewedwards1089]

It seems that your fingers are a compressor. A lovely touch will do so much. I learned on classical guitar so had 'feel' drummed home from a very young age. I like the comparison as it does show the benefits of touch

[@aloisraich9326]

Apart from compression, all day long i could listen to your warm grooves, could you maybe do a sample library and offer it for sale, or so

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Aahhh. Thank you.

[@tomcarl8021]

Rob, I have a question and I would love your advice: I'm a long-time funk player, and I play in the exact style as you. Although, I'm a Tele player, I'm on the market for a Strat. I'm a working class bartender. I don't have deep pockets, and I don't play out. If you were me, in 2024, would you recommend I buy a Strat or a PRS?

[@highlystrung1000]

I'd be interested to see one of your preset constructs in the Quad Cortex at some point - pretty sure I heard you mention you use the QC in this video...?

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

I’ll do a little video on this shortly.

[@gimmeagig]

I'm a bass player and I'm not crazy about compressors either.

[@riccardobrugnetti2060]

Ok grazie

[@ramonrosales969]

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[@DeborahHammond]

What type of pick do you use?

[@alexousky]

I think Rob uses a Dunlop Jazz III pick

[@jamujesperandersen8699]

@@alexousky best Pick ever for eletric😎.

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

As mentioned by Alex , I’ve been using Dunlop Jazz III picks for about 30 years now.

[@DeborahHammond]

@@RobHarrisGuitar Thank you so much 👍

[@alanpern]

🤯

[@tommyburnhamsmusic]

I find it can be a bit of crutch as well man. dont need all that shite all the time. recording is different.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Never heard of him.