EFFECTS 101: Compressor

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Compressors are subtle-but-essential guitar effects and are very common on stage and indispensable in the studio. Johnny DeMarco shows how these vital guitar pedals work, and how to use them for your music.

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  • @Ockeroid
    @Ockeroid 7 лет назад +1924

    I've never seen a more sensual compressor tutorial

    • @dzre2087
      @dzre2087 6 лет назад +25

      1:17... looks like he's yelling at his mom (who is asking him to move out of the basement)

    • @StephenRahrig
      @StephenRahrig 6 лет назад +2

      😂😂😂

    • @tonielfuster
      @tonielfuster 6 лет назад

      Hahahahaha good one @ockeroid !

    • @scorpyto
      @scorpyto 6 лет назад

      hahahahahahahha :D :D :D

    • @russwilson2305
      @russwilson2305 6 лет назад

      Harlequin Bromance Tutorials.

  • @TheDankCat127
    @TheDankCat127 6 лет назад +582

    I encountered this dude at the Boss/Roland booth at a guitar show years ago and can tell you that this is not an act; he’s just like this irl lol.

    • @nahuel6136
      @nahuel6136 4 года назад +29

      yeah he seems like a really cool dude

    • @mandymonett5289
      @mandymonett5289 4 года назад +20

      same!!!! he was a teacher at my work.

    • @TheDankCat127
      @TheDankCat127 4 года назад +7

      Ivon Craig Truly a living meme

    • @GlennJimenez
      @GlennJimenez 3 года назад +1

      You know no joke... I’m sure this guy could blow our minds in a jam

    • @patrickfitzmichael5940
      @patrickfitzmichael5940 Год назад +1

      Thanks but my name isn't irl

  • @jep3305
    @jep3305 8 лет назад +289

    Let's be reasonable here, guys.
    This is a 101 and the man does a good job.
    Fine player, on top of that.

    • @paulpugh5315
      @paulpugh5315 4 года назад +6

      i agree.....if someone starts a demo vid and gets straight down to business thats what we want.....not a fcuk about demo....Jonny gets a thumbs up from me.....👍

    • @waltersmetak
      @waltersmetak 4 года назад +6

      I don't think anyone doubts his musicianship - the man plays his arse off! Amazing guitarist! And, yes, his explanations and demos are very clear indeed. But with that said, the weird (and wonderful) face expressions, the persona and, mainly, that voice!!!! Fuck a duck! I keep asking myself if this is for real.....

  • @Finulian
    @Finulian 9 лет назад +164

    Just going to say publicly that I fucking love this guy. When I was first starting out, these videos helped me understand which effects I was looking for to emulate the tones I wanted. His Bob Ross-like style of explaining the intricacies of these pedals, as well as giving practical examples of what the controls do played a massive role in making me the guitarist I am today.
    The dude also plays some mean guitar.

    • @guitarwithnick
      @guitarwithnick 9 месяцев назад

      Bob Ross! *That's* who he reminds me of! Lol

    • @willkoestner4159
      @willkoestner4159 4 месяца назад

      I was scrolling to see if anyone had that thought haha

  • @willamwright4500
    @willamwright4500 4 года назад +107

    I love this guy. Straight to the point. No 20 minute video to explain you something in 3

    • @therealkickers5166
      @therealkickers5166 3 года назад +2

      Yeah, I got the impression he loves us all too... :-))

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, so many youtubers talk for like 3 minutes before getting to the point of the video.

    • @michaelfreeland7674
      @michaelfreeland7674 2 года назад

      yeah, and also played a very respectable solo

    • @Kaesewicht
      @Kaesewicht 2 года назад

      @@jfo3000 Those slimy morons stretch out their videos for more ad revenue.

    • @clemclemson9259
      @clemclemson9259 8 месяцев назад

      he is a GREAT musician and has a killer attitude@@michaelfreeland7674

  • @AlexHand
    @AlexHand 7 лет назад +1067

    He should have done this review in a candlelit bath.

    • @Hoscitt
      @Hoscitt 6 лет назад +3

      Alex Hand 😂😂😂

    • @RaisonBaby
      @RaisonBaby 5 лет назад

      LMAO

    • @TheBrezelboy
      @TheBrezelboy 5 лет назад +2

      THIS made my night

    • @AndersMcTee
      @AndersMcTee 4 года назад

      🤣🤣

    • @andrewfurze5319
      @andrewfurze5319 3 года назад +3

      this legit made me spit corn chips all over a console. THanks for that :)

  • @morganhuggins6367
    @morganhuggins6367 8 лет назад +104

    This guys voice is amazingly soft

    • @Zacapisco3
      @Zacapisco3 5 лет назад +12

      It needs compression

    • @dlrss1v274
      @dlrss1v274 3 года назад +2

      @@Zacapisco3 its overcompressed

  • @visiblemode
    @visiblemode 8 лет назад +70

    These videos are really great for clear, concise summaries of what different pedals do. Some people on here are completely unappreciative of your great work. Their loss. Keep it up!

    • @FredDoes3D
      @FredDoes3D 8 лет назад +2

      +visiblemode yeah man, very informative. thanks!

    • @TeatrChorea
      @TeatrChorea 8 лет назад +5

      +visiblemode I appretiate the vids. but the guy is hillarious with those pauses.

    • @atlante4368
      @atlante4368 6 лет назад

      I agree with you, great videos indeed. But there's something... interesting about this guy. Lol

  • @nuberiffic
    @nuberiffic 7 лет назад +436

    and what a lot of people don't know, is that you can open this little compartment, and stash your weed in there

    • @ragnaroksangel
      @ragnaroksangel 5 лет назад +30

      I have a buddy that used to stash his LSD in battery compartments of guitar pedals lmao

    • @kanjosidr
      @kanjosidr 5 лет назад +10

      Lmao I thought I was the only one to do this hahaha

    • @psychedelicpain420
      @psychedelicpain420 4 года назад +1

      But weed smells -un- fortunately. So, if you have drug-sniffing friends/ppl in your house...

    • @patrickfitzmichael5940
      @patrickfitzmichael5940 Год назад

      In Michigan weeds legal so no more stashing

    • @brandonharris9160
      @brandonharris9160 Год назад +1

      Roland Canada approves ;)

  • @jfo3000
    @jfo3000 8 лет назад +65

    I took a few lessons from Johnny, great player and teacher, really nice guy. He was a winner of the Best Guitarist in Cleveland competition. He did a two handed version of Sinatra's New York a la Stanley Jordan among other things to win that one.

  • @Real_Boye
    @Real_Boye 4 года назад +19

    This dude is chill af and I can't believe this video is almost ten years old! The quality is amazing!

    • @dkvon
      @dkvon 8 месяцев назад

      those eyea will tell......chillin like a villain

  • @jerboymustdie7689
    @jerboymustdie7689 8 лет назад +176

    You've got a sweet Sesame Street kind of voice.

  • @coldbrrains
    @coldbrrains 8 лет назад +274

    this guy is like the Mister Rogers of Rock and Roll.

    • @TedSchoenling
      @TedSchoenling 6 лет назад +6

      I was thinking Bob Ross

    • @sixslinger9951
      @sixslinger9951 Год назад +1

      @@TedSchoenling and his Happy little compressed signal

  • @mountainssea9642
    @mountainssea9642 4 года назад +4

    I play this legend’s videos when the ladies are over. He sets the mood like no other AND I’m learning stuff too.

  • @drkevns
    @drkevns 4 года назад +19

    I think he's reading the script in my soul.

  • @scrotumleech509
    @scrotumleech509 10 лет назад +7

    finally a guy who actually "explains" what the pedal does..and shows examples..nice..thanks dude..i need one a these..to tighten all the loose noise..

  • @aironklentcagatin8261
    @aironklentcagatin8261 2 года назад +3

    The most clear explanation about how a compressor pedal work. Very easy to understand. I may be 11 years late but I must say I am very grateful for this guy.

  • @tofusauce
    @tofusauce 4 года назад +10

    He's compressing his voice as he's speaking to us

  • @bartosz9991
    @bartosz9991 5 лет назад +5

    Very well explained. What I like most - he explains what the nature of a effect is and it's influence on the guitar's sound. Uses simple methods - speaks about how it works, how to use it. He shows clear, noticeable differences between each knob purpose. Short, solid video.

  • @TheEpicImpaler
    @TheEpicImpaler 7 лет назад +96

    *3:11** I CAME AND YOU DID TOO DON'T LIE TO ME*

  • @tonisihvola71
    @tonisihvola71 7 лет назад +17

    This guy has that soothing voice you can hear in some type of meditation or hypnosis recordings :D

    • @richerDiLefto
      @richerDiLefto 7 лет назад +1

      He reminds me of a tai chi instructor I know. His voice has this....mellow tone to it.

  • @lobsterwhisperer7932
    @lobsterwhisperer7932 4 года назад +4

    This has to be the best bunch of no-nonsense guitar pedal videos ever put together.

  • @vedtam
    @vedtam 8 лет назад +2

    dude, you killed it in the last example...amazing! Thanks :)

  • @tomboraguitars
    @tomboraguitars 8 лет назад +251

    I want to party with this dude

    • @Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_
      @Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_ 6 лет назад +11

      i bet he sleeps early and wakes up at 5 am to meditate, which is not a bad thing btw. lol

    • @rdrake316
      @rdrake316 6 лет назад

      Settle down Wayne!

    • @johnknight9150
      @johnknight9150 2 месяца назад

      @@Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_ Ain't no way he's waking up early with that much weed in his system!

  • @davew4539
    @davew4539 5 лет назад +4

    Indeed! Those were some fine country examples you played for us, young fellow! Particularly in example 2, the marvelous country picking you displayed was very reminiscent of the Buck Owens sound I remember so well! Such a fine talented lad, yes indeed!

  • @ashuzguitar
    @ashuzguitar 3 года назад +1

    Wow, I could listen to this guy for hours. Hypnotic, melodic, soothing tone and voice and modulation.

  • @DrMtz
    @DrMtz 8 лет назад +1

    Nice explanation, thank you.
    I did not understand the attack at the moment but I tested my pedal and now I understand.

  • @SoDerpy
    @SoDerpy 10 лет назад +1

    My god these videos are amazing. Most vids on pedals talk to you as if you have some sort of experience with pedals, and their explanations of the effects and different knobs are terrible. They just turn the knob up and expect you to know how it changes just by listening, where as with these videos, you actually explain in terms people like me, who have absolutely zero experience with effects, can easily understand. Thank you!!

  • @JugaJuga14
    @JugaJuga14 10 месяцев назад

    I totally forgot about this guy! Johnny’s the man. All these years later he’s still taking us to school.

  • @therealkickers5166
    @therealkickers5166 4 года назад +12

    Darn, I wanted to find a good compressor pedal, and now I'm stuck to this guy's videos and reading the comments. I guess he is a super nice guy, but I've cried tears from laughing...

  • @J00PIE
    @J00PIE 5 лет назад +1

    I love to watch this. I'm constantly smiling.

  • @rickschneider3887
    @rickschneider3887 2 года назад

    Perfect delivery of what the pedal does and not a half hour explanation of your own likes and dislikes. Great audio examples of the control knobs functions. Thank you Johnny Demarco for giving me the facts and letting me decide for myself what I need as a musician!! Well done!!

  • @TheNikonic
    @TheNikonic 9 лет назад +1

    I love his Bob Ross style of teaching, makes it much easier to understand!!

  • @teknical100
    @teknical100 6 лет назад +1

    If I didn't already have one I would get another after watching this, great vid as ever and far more entertaining than just about everyone else.

  • @taliesinechoes4513
    @taliesinechoes4513 9 лет назад +2

    2 days ago I was watching some, so called, RUclips instructional videos on things like, the Spark 2, and Logic Pro. Like I said, they were suppose to be instructional videos. The only problem, which seems to exist a lot with instructional videos on RUclips, is they went too fast, and didn't define terms they were using. I just saw all of Johnny's pedal instructional vids, and I think they're the best I've seen. The videos also have a very clean and well thought out approach. Fantastic Johnny!

  • @keithdavies100
    @keithdavies100 10 лет назад +1

    These videos are great, Jphnny - thanks very much. Beautifully clear explanations of how these things work.

  • @ricmel8008
    @ricmel8008 4 года назад

    I could listen this demo all day, so cool, and easy like Sunday morning.

  • @ericoftheotherworld1525
    @ericoftheotherworld1525 8 лет назад +21

    Good Teacher

  • @jogabrielcosta4788
    @jogabrielcosta4788 7 лет назад +1

    everything about your videos is so perfect I can't explain

  • @Somnospeed
    @Somnospeed 4 года назад +1

    Wow.. this is like the perfect video. I didn't know anything about compressor pedals and now I feel like a freakin expert. lol Great guitar work and sound too.

  • @pseudoillusion2556
    @pseudoillusion2556 5 лет назад

    Feels like a massage video because of your voice.

  • @rickyguitar1016
    @rickyguitar1016 5 лет назад +1

    DeMarco is the MAN!

  • @kingnothing9925
    @kingnothing9925 5 лет назад

    Nicely done. Kept hearing "Holding Back The Years" in my head.

  • @indyclarke9429
    @indyclarke9429 8 лет назад +2

    I like how he holds up each pedal right next to his head. It reminds me of the do everything for money scene in Wayne's world

  • @Xenoforge78
    @Xenoforge78 6 лет назад +1

    Honestly, i'm going through all of these "101" videos just because of this guy. They're also concise and informational. Roland really hit it out of the park with this guy. Hahahaha.

  • @kylevernyi9258
    @kylevernyi9258 6 лет назад

    I met this guy and hung out in his studio. He's just as chill in real life. Cool guy for sure

  • @connorshaw216
    @connorshaw216 3 года назад +3

    What a great tutorial. I've never left a pedal tutorial feeling like I know exactly how to use the pedal but after this I'm feeling pretty good

  • @kevhol1973
    @kevhol1973 Год назад +1

    Very well done. Not flashy just a great down to the bones video

  • @indgiu
    @indgiu 12 лет назад

    this is the absolute best explanation I have heard about compressors. thanks.

  • @SilverSpoon_
    @SilverSpoon_ 10 лет назад

    This guy makes actually useful, relevant vids on pedals and is not annoying to hear talking. a hoof up for you!

  • @williamsimmons4678
    @williamsimmons4678 2 года назад

    Best compressor ive seen yet bud !!!!👍👍👍👍

  • @ITZTHEBEATLES4221
    @ITZTHEBEATLES4221 4 года назад +2

    I’m just starting out to learn about effects and pedals and this was such a great demo (and a bit sensual at that 😏). I could really tell the difference in the attack demo, but other than that everything was great! Thank you!!!

  • @inspiredart3000
    @inspiredart3000 9 лет назад

    Thanks so much Johnny! You explained what a Compressor does clearly so that a Newbie can understand!

  • @esteban_666
    @esteban_666 5 лет назад

    I keep coming to see this video... so cool and well explained

  • @philhitchings
    @philhitchings 2 года назад

    Effects 101 is a great little series

  • @paulofigueiredo1479
    @paulofigueiredo1479 7 лет назад

    Great Job, Johnny.

  • @rickyspanish4792
    @rickyspanish4792 3 года назад

    this guy is peak chill. love it

  • @beamflies
    @beamflies 6 лет назад

    Informative and hilarious kudos to Johnny, A+ on all fronts.

  • @CarpeDiem23
    @CarpeDiem23 4 года назад

    Best pedal tutorial ever

  • @BigBoatDeluxe
    @BigBoatDeluxe 10 лет назад +1

    This video series is great. Well done, Roland. You guys make some really amazing products and Johnny here is showing us a plethora of ways to take advantage of the sweet and unique sounds you can achieve using these bad ass pedals. Keep the videos coming if you can! These videos would definitely be a key aspect in which pedal I pick up next.

  • @257Cowboy
    @257Cowboy 11 лет назад

    I like this guy. He is a great instructor.
    Should be much more of these chaps...I appreciate the education.

  • @jharri1
    @jharri1 8 лет назад

    Thanks Johnny! You are awesome!

  • @guitarwhores753
    @guitarwhores753 8 лет назад +55

    Did they film this in a library?

  • @jamesortiz5388
    @jamesortiz5388 4 года назад

    best example I've seen yet. thanks Rolandmedia!

  • @jimtessin4130
    @jimtessin4130 2 года назад

    Excellent!!!!
    Thank you!!!!!

  • @ashschneizel7358
    @ashschneizel7358 7 лет назад +1

    Exactly what we need to know.. straight on point

  • @titaseafell6520
    @titaseafell6520 4 года назад

    Great demonstration, thank you!

  • @ColoredPig
    @ColoredPig 12 лет назад

    I could listen to this guy talk about stuff all day...

  • @inlpwetrust
    @inlpwetrust 7 лет назад +35

    He Rob Rosses the shit out of this tutorial

  • @basspenpen
    @basspenpen 10 лет назад

    Thanks Roland, this series helps a lot.

  • @joshuamays4066
    @joshuamays4066 Год назад +1

    Jonny Demarco: "I have to whisper because we're not rocking out right now. This is serious education."

  • @bandicoot5412
    @bandicoot5412 5 лет назад

    Concise and to the point, much thanks

  • @TroyNaumu808
    @TroyNaumu808 2 года назад

    great demo and instruction

  • @smoothsavage2870
    @smoothsavage2870 8 месяцев назад

    I feel like compression has been added to this video with the way this guy's whispering to me lol. Jokes aside, thanks for taking the time to explain this. I've been working to understand how each of the dynamics pedals work.

  • @jetgenanda9185
    @jetgenanda9185 5 лет назад

    THANKS JOHNNY

  • @abdelrahmanshohoud708
    @abdelrahmanshohoud708 2 года назад

    Straight to the point 👏

  • @christopherhall1742
    @christopherhall1742 3 года назад

    I actually understood most of this. Thanks!

  • @goobersquad6008
    @goobersquad6008 5 лет назад

    One of my favorite pedals

  • @grosebud4554
    @grosebud4554 6 лет назад

    This guy is very well rounded player. Awesome

  • @tripletrouble30
    @tripletrouble30 10 лет назад

    Thanks Johnny.. Very informative..

  • @DigitalAshTCG
    @DigitalAshTCG 7 лет назад

    Great video! Your videos on effects are the most informative I have come across by far! Respect!

  • @peterb2671
    @peterb2671 6 лет назад

    you are so helpful dude - clear and to the point

  • @fuckerno12
    @fuckerno12 7 лет назад +31

    what's with his mouth movement in 1:17?

    • @pipedossanchez7004
      @pipedossanchez7004 5 лет назад +7

      Pretty sure he's saying "Help"

    • @fortheloveofnoise
      @fortheloveofnoise 4 года назад +4

      He is saying "Ima fucking kill you you son of a bitch"

    • @thestarshavefallen
      @thestarshavefallen 4 года назад +1

      He's actually using his hands to shape the sound energy eminating from his guitar for extra tone. All great professional guitarists have mastered this trick.

  • @bohdilama
    @bohdilama 7 лет назад +4

    This dude is LIT the fuck up!

  • @raykall
    @raykall 5 лет назад

    This makes so much sense, thank you!

  • @xiaoyu88
    @xiaoyu88 7 лет назад +5

    FINALLY A GUY THAT CAN FUCKIN EXPLAIN

  • @pensatorseven1898
    @pensatorseven1898 6 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @alebigblues1006
    @alebigblues1006 5 лет назад

    The best ever explain!

  • @rotkiv5446
    @rotkiv5446 8 лет назад

    This guy just cracks me up. i cant tell if thats how he is or making fun of ppl, while still being informative

  • @cliftonmaize117
    @cliftonmaize117 7 лет назад +126

    go ahead and bash and make fun of this guy but remember him every morning when you get up early to go to your 9 to 5 job and he get to go and play guitar for a living !! 😃

  • @danielarmedilla1422
    @danielarmedilla1422 11 лет назад

    I just watched it because he's voice is very calm and relaxing

  • @ballardw002
    @ballardw002 11 месяцев назад

    this guy is a national treasure

  • @barrymartin4395
    @barrymartin4395 3 года назад

    This guy does a good job of explaining how things work by keeping plain and simple and direct with no added nonsense which is appreciated by me and my data cheers.😊

  • @thedddemon
    @thedddemon 11 лет назад

    I LOVE his mellowness

  • @wahdefuzz
    @wahdefuzz 8 лет назад

    Good video, lot info. Thanks

  • @parthdaryani9164
    @parthdaryani9164 6 лет назад +1

    What a cool guy. Keep it up, man.

  • @britizjimson3547
    @britizjimson3547 11 лет назад

    thanks man... great info....now back to my ukelele

  • @LALFAST
    @LALFAST 12 лет назад

    These videoes are a great help - thumps up! :)

  • @jimmypge
    @jimmypge 7 лет назад

    Man, I love his expressions while he plays

  • @lt7114
    @lt7114 8 лет назад +50

    2:47