Compressor Pedals: How to Begin

This video explains what compressors pedals do and gives you 5 cool ways to use them. Affiliate links below. Drone footage and stop-motion animation by John Marty. Additional graphics by Greg Sadetsky.

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AFFILIATE LINKS:

Fairfield Circuitry Accountant:
https://bit.ly/3QLKCH5

MXR Dyna Comp (vintage reissue/script logo, aka my fave):
https://bit.ly/3G7soec

Dyna Comp (non-reissue/block logo):
https://bit.ly/3sMvuB1

Dyna Comp Mini:
https://bit.ly/3MPu53r

Dyna Comp Deluxe:
https://bit.ly/3sFbfVW

Boss CS-3 Compressor:
https://bit.ly/3R4a77Q

If you want to buy a pedal (or synth) not listed here, just use this link and then search for it at Perfect Circuit, and I'll still get the commission:
https://bit.ly/3IsCN4n

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:15 What a Compressor Does
01:38 Pro-Tip #1: The Thwack Sound
02:39 Sound Example
03:24 Pro-Tip #2: Underdrive
05:21 Sound Example
06:00 Pro-Tip #3: Making Unusable Sounds Usable
06:40 Sound Example
07:19 Pro-Tip #4: The Lo-Fi Thing
08:02 Sound Example
09:05 Pro-Tip #5: Compressed Reverb & Delay
09:57 Sound Example