What a man - explaining and demonstrating not only his own gear but also graciously recommending great products from other developers - way to go for many others out there…
Yeah this is one solid man. He is a pedalphile as well, so he understands guitarists that like pedals are going to want more than one of everything anyway.
This is one of the best youtube channels I've seen in any genre. Concise, educational, mildly entertaining, good production, no annoying sales pitches... If this were Spinal Tap, you'd get an 11.
Compression is the one effect I do not have in my arsenal. Mostly because I did not know how to use it - I am wiser now and will go hunt for a suitable one... Thanks Josh!
George Sander it’s really good for funk rythym and tapping. It’s not as noticeable unless you get a pretty powerful compressor, but i really like the sound, gets me a good sound for something from rhcp or polyphia
I've got to tell you all folks. I went to The NAMM Show this year for 2019. I've been going on and off since I was a young lad in 86. I've been in the music industry in the recording side for many years. But what's amazing to me is when I meet people like Josh. He was very approachable very nice to talk to and from one engineer to another it was a pleasure. It's cool to see the people making the gear and the people on RUclips are more famous than the snooty musicians that use their gear. Josh it was a pleasure to meet you, and you're a true gentleman. Now you're going to have to do a demo with one of your 1 of 4 guitars.
Because of this video, I just bought a Whitey Tighty. Actually, it's because of all of your videos really. You've helped me understand this world so much better and you clearly care so much about your work and music. I am confident that your pedals reflect this love for the craft.
It’s a great-sounding pedal, EXCEPT that the comp knob does absolutely nothing!! Has no effect whatsoever, I have owned 2 from different eras, purchased brand-new, and heard the same from others.
this is in fact one of the just a handful of episodes where you ever see their pedals being "advertised". If you look further, you will rarely encounter him even mentioning one.
For me, the fewer pedals the better. Less noise, clutter, connections, cables etc....I would LOVE to see Boss combine their tuner and compression pedals into a single unit, since they are often first devices in a signal chain.
@@chrisdrake447 Ahhh, I'm sure your wife adores you. Maybe she just doesn't want to let it show. Also the drunk uncle can be an important role within the social structure of any group, well okay, some groups.
This video takes the mystery out of compression. Terrific! I'm also super impressed by the drum sound in the jam, especially since it appears to be just drywall surrounding the kit!
LOL @ "Don't be a forum person like that." About the only thing guitar players like more than playing guitar is arguing about it. Nah, we don’t argue. We just weaild our axes over our heads with a nasty look on our faces and politely persuade people that our way is right or else. If that doesn’t work, we really get mad and do things we will regret. I’ve got broken guitar necks to prove it.
Yep, and usually all they are wrong, like calling "tone" the specific sounds their guitar do, when in fact that is the "timbre". There are guys writing "I can make a violin tone with my guitar". F..ing kidding me? You mean "violin timbre", isn't?
They’re potentially useful at _almost_ any step in the signal chain, and very useful in live situations as well as in the studio! I can’t remember the last time I did a mix that didn’t involve _some_ compression _somewhere_ (and that includes monitor mixes, too). Just don’t over do it or things will sound weird. Knowing exactly what “over doing it” means is a topic that could fill a book. Fortunately, in the context of guitar pedals being used in guitar rigs, there’s an easy 2-step process: 1) If your guitar sounds more like the way you want it to with the compressor than it does without, it’s probably fine. 2) If you’re still in doubt, back off the compression knob a bit and return to step 1.
Well, they also ALWAYS add it in studio to everything. The best way to understand compressors is just to try them, and to do so in every part of the effect chain, since they're really versatile.
I never comment on videos but felt like I had to. As someone whose only been playing a few years and just getting into pedals, your videos are incredibly helpful to understand what they do and how they work. Much appreciated
Beatles used 12-Strings and studio compression to great effect. In fact, The Beatles used studio compression to great effect on 90% of the recordings, especially on the mid-period albums (Help, Rubber Soul, Revolver etc)
I can't believe how little I know after 17 years.. Thanks Josh. You literally make things so easy and explain stuff so well. Im a dummy and not techy at all so it's extremely helpful! I'm learning what my pedals do and where to place them.. And parmesan western is my new favorite genre 😂
This was one of the best tutorials on compression ive seen. Not just pedal compression but compression in general. Clear and used audible examples. Could have used this 2 decades ago.
Since you mentioned putting compression before ODs, I'd love to see a full video on best practices for effect order. The hows and whys of where to put each effect in the signal chain. Maybe some sidenotes on buffers, or tricks to do with A/B/Y switches.
You just have to learn to picture the chain in your head, start with the least effecting into more dramatic, say drive into phaser will be powered but swishy is last say on the matter, phaser into drive has over all distortion but swishy internals, eventually everything becomes a preamp, and all you want is a preamp, they make the clover for that
That's why the blend is important; before that was a common feature, it really was only viable to place before drives, where the effect is NOT subtle; placed after, with a decent dry level, you can retain dynamics while increasing sustain.
this explained compression in a far simpler way than any video I have watched previously. the house analogy helped. I've been trying to figure out exactly what it does for years now and it didn't click until now. thank you.
Mom is the compressor! These videos are all wonderful- great down to earth history on every subject, incredibly funny, great playing and examples, and many end with a passionate plea to check out amazing records. Josh and this company rule.
I'm in the process of building my first board and I have learned so much about pedal placement and gear from this channel. Your knowledge is really appreciated.
I live for these videos they are the highlight of my week, and since you started playing more it made them even better. You and drummer boy who always wears strange outfits need to go on tour.
I've been playing for years and years, and know everything there is to know about other effects, but you sir!!! Finally explained compression and compressors the way I needed it. THANK YOU!! I've had a mental block against this effect theory for a long time. Now I can sleep better..
Having just bought my first compressor pedal in almost 40yrs of playing I found this video extremely helpful. You now have a new subscriber, thank you. 👍
I so like your content, It's professional, sincere, and interesting. I like the way you promote your pedals, you do that in total sincerity and modesty, which also makes me to appreciate you as a human. Great content, keep it up!
Please Would love to hear about them. I have one and my friend has one. They sound completely different. One sounds like a Fender and mine sounds like a Marshall
@@tasteybeefcake Yes the guitar was very obviously Gilmour style and easily recognisable but the drums and bass were really well done and captured the essence of the Pink Floyd sound.
Thank you so much for showing the audio examples with you playing the guitar soft and then loud and letting us hear the different compression settings!!! You can't understand compression without hearing it. Love the new compression pedal.
i like how this channel isnt just a channel to promote his own pedals he actually gives you a full interesting original video with great music quality and depth. but this channel eventually did lead me to buy some jhs pedals and they are amazing well built pedals with the best quality i have heard from a pedal manufacture yet. good job sir may your business and channel prosper i will continue to support both of them
This is a great vid. It's nice to have compression explained so thoroughly and with so many specific pedals used as examples. Nice slide playing on the Pink Floyd inspired example. And lots of great production advice as well. Thanks.
a year and a half after this video came out and first saw it, My thoughts on it......first of all: YOU really did and outstanding job, not only explaining the concept of the compression and how it works and what it does but explaining it with every day to day life (SON+MOM+DAD) very thorough (THRESHOLD, RELEASE etc). My man, you just got yourself and your channel another subscriber. Love your content.
You're a class act. Not only are your products amazing, but you show so much glass by talking about other companies and their products. I agree with you completely about not getting hung up on "what pedal is what". Just play and love it. If you like a pedal, use it. Your work is outstanding (he's outstanding in his field....hahahah..get it?). I am a guitarist/artist here in Nashville and I really enjoy your work. Thank you!
Bought the Pulp n Peel V4 and I cannot recommend it enough to my musician friends. I use it paired with Keeley Darkside workstation and it just makes my Jazzmaster sound amazing! Big thanks to JHS for making great pedals. Also, great vid. I understand compression a lot more than I thought I did. It’s super awesome to come back to these JHS videos whenever I need them.
I've tried a bunch of compressors, and find that ones with a blend control sound best. I'm currently using The Warden Compressor by Earthquaker Deicives which you mentioned. I have it as a subtle always on effect. Thanks for the video, Josh. It was great and I'm liking the new jam section format to the videos.
greetings from the great white north. compression was used in early recording studios to protect pricey gear. enter roger mcguinn who liked it so much he requested more be added to his 12 string sound and indeed had a compression circuit put in the guitar. it's also included in the signature rickenbacker. this is when compression came out of the closet.your dry wit defines your style - keep it up.
I'm still getting used to using a compression pedal. I have Boss CS-3, because it was recommended by many acoustic guitar players. I'm doing solo gigs, and I've read and heard that it would help balance the sound, whether indoors or out. I really need to play around with it more to get that "feel" discussed in the video. This was very helpful.
dB relates to the volume of the signal, yes? If so, it’s great that this graph and chart illustrate how the loudest sound in the signal gets compressed down, but (when the threshold is exceeded and compression is active) are notes played quietly brought up to that same threshold? Take the example of when the knob sets the threshold at 9 dB. The signal peak is at 10dB, so there is (1) dB of compression....Is there also up to 8dB of “lift” / raise in level of signal below the threshold?
I’m glad you acknowledged the feel of compression. I often mention that I like to use compression as a “make playing easier” pedal and guys just don’t seem to get that. It’s like they NEED it to be an effect. I’ve found that the right amount of parallel compression just makes my rig more forgiving without affecting my sound a whole lot. Notes that might otherwise sound kind of clammy and weak are emphasized a bit more, etc.
One sign of a GENIUS is someone who can take a difficult subject and explain it in a way anyone can understand out of all the Compression videos yours my friend is finally one that is understandable now I get it thank you
Hi Josh, thank you for the detailed explanations on comp controls. I use a Strymon Compadre analog dual voice compressor first in my signal chain as an "always on" pedal (it was released right after you made this video). Compression set to about 65%, Blend at 50%, Level set to unity gain and voice switched to "Studio" setting. I am new to using compression and it is a true game changer for my 80's rock pedalboard setup.
I very rarely make comments. After hearing that epic tone you got for your slide segment I just had to let you know jusr how superb your tone is. Btw, I love your vlog's. Your channel is my #1 fav. Thanks
INXS “Need You Tonight”. It was one of the first times I thought I was hearing an effect because my Strat wouldn’t spank like that no matter what I did to my amp.
5 years late but here to say Jimmy from FOALS is the reason I finally understood compression and have one on my board now (along with a Fuzzrocious Rat [now Cat] King). Great channel, y'all.
One of my favorite JHS videos! I come back and watch it from time to time. Great information to get refreshed on and the jams are must hear. [December 2024]
Just bought the JHS Pulp n Peel V4 to use with my upright bass. The response from my Fishman pickup has always been uneven across the strings and up the fingerboard. The blend control on the PnP V4 lets me dial in just the right amount of compression to level out the response without squashing the acoustic sound and natural attach. A great solution for upright bass pickups.
This made me learn to use compression to bring up the finger style type bits I do. Thank you!!! I always equated comp to turning my LP into a tele and stayed away. I just didn’t know how to set it!
Talking Heads are one of the best use of Compression throughout the tone stack. They got a ton of traction from instruments that should have been competing for frequency space, but with EQ and Compression on basically everything they were able to shape some amazing sounds.
As someone who's a begginer at exploring pedal and amp effects, (just your regular acoustic guitar player who plans to play electric as well) this is really helpful. Understanding what each pedals do, how each of its knobs function and even the simplified explanation to the point that even a beginner would understand, thank you for all these stuff. Perhaps not right now, but when i have the chance, i'll buy pedal from you guys. GODBLESS y'all~
Compression is the most underrated and under-appreciated effect!! I’m an always on kinda guy because I love the crispy and crunchy tones it gives to my clean tones. Skyler Skjelset of the Fleet Foxes has really nice compressed and unique lead lines in the majority of their songs. Also, pick a Beatles song out of a hat, and there we will likely be some tasty compressed guitar featured. John’s compressed tone on I Feel Fine is a great example of compression use.
GREAT video!!! I use 100% ON Dave Barber’s Tone Press at the beginning of my signal chain after my Line6 G70 but before my A/B LaunchPad. If I understand correctly, Dave was THE guy who invented the parallel blend for guitar compressors, of which all others have followed, to which we all have benefitted. Barber Electronics pedals are my personal FAVES for his compression, his gain boost pedals (multiple versions of the “LTD”), and of course, I also use his A/B “Launch Pad”!.. and the 2channel Burn Unit EQ is my go to for internal trim pot tweak-able distortion.
My wife suggested I look into buying some pedals rather than pc software for my current musical needs, I am learning to play guitar and learning how to produce songs in a DAW. I really just started learning about different affects as well and JHS has tought me so much about different pedals and their functions in different buying ranges. Soooo helpful! Thank you JHS Team!!
Being an Orange fan & owner, I also have & love the Kongpressor. It’s always on & the chime control is the most useful eq for adding or subtracting a little treble or bass.
My favorite use of compression as an effect: John Frusciante on the intro to Under The Bridge. It sounds like he just cranked the Sensitivity knob on a Dynacomp and let 'er rip. It's somehow punchy and lo-fi at the same time.
ALright guys , this one is a winner , Im not a big pedal freak but Have to research it for my current project. These sounds you are playing are so tight , the smart use of distortion , great playing and anything that gets even alittle close to sounding like The strokes or Interpol gets my money , peace to you both
Good guide and instruction. Bought 2nd hand the Boss CS 2 for £30 since the early 90's. Hoped to use it to sound like George Lynch from Back for the Attack ever since.
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What a man - explaining and demonstrating not only his own gear but also graciously recommending great products from other developers - way to go for many others out there…
Yeah this is one solid man. He is a pedalphile as well, so he understands guitarists that like pedals are going to want more than one of everything anyway.
@@therapist6328 I probably shouldn't indulge but... qué?
War Zone lmfao, I was gonna say, I’m not sure pedalphile is the most, umm, flattering name
@@justinkinter8651 It is very descriptive, at least?
Thera Pist I had to read that twice.
this guy. he just brought my passion for guitars back to life.
Definitely helped bring me back into learning more about guitar, even after having already played for 10+ years.
Funny what a soul food can do.
Me too ❤
But who will make a depression pedal?
The Cure
JHS Pedals well done.
Electro Narcotics
xdarnokx Joyo
Isn't that the Boss CE-1?
That was the best explanation of parameters on compressor pedals I've ever seen or read. Congrats!
Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits is an amazing example of compression
This is one of the best youtube channels I've seen in any genre. Concise, educational, mildly entertaining, good production, no annoying sales pitches... If this were Spinal Tap, you'd get an 11.
Compression is the one effect I do not have in my arsenal. Mostly because I did not know how to use it - I am wiser now and will go hunt for a suitable one... Thanks Josh!
If you play distorted you don't need one. It's really mostly for clean playing. I only play clean and couldn't live without it.
Compression is not for everyone. It took me decades to understand that I simply enjoy playing better without it
George Sander its raising the quiet stuff and adding sustain. Its ok. My ears used to be bad too
George Sander it’s really good for funk rythym and tapping. It’s not as noticeable unless you get a pretty powerful compressor, but i really like the sound, gets me a good sound for something from rhcp or polyphia
I've got to tell you all folks. I went to The NAMM Show this year for 2019. I've been going on and off since I was a young lad in 86. I've been in the music industry in the recording side for many years. But what's amazing to me is when I meet people like Josh. He was very approachable very nice to talk to and from one engineer to another it was a pleasure. It's cool to see the people making the gear and the people on RUclips are more famous than the snooty musicians that use their gear. Josh it was a pleasure to meet you, and you're a true gentleman. Now you're going to have to do a demo with one of your 1 of 4 guitars.
Because of this video, I just bought a Whitey Tighty. Actually, it's because of all of your videos really. You've helped me understand this world so much better and you clearly care so much about your work and music. I am confident that your pedals reflect this love for the craft.
second every remark made
@@Coventrybathrooms thirded here
i don't have the money, but i agree
It’s a great-sounding pedal, EXCEPT that the comp knob does absolutely nothing!! Has no effect whatsoever, I have owned 2 from different eras, purchased brand-new, and heard the same from others.
@@sugarinthegourdmaybe your blend is covering it up? I don’t own one but it seemed to be working in the video when they demonstrated it.
You’re skill of explanation is incredible. Idk if you consider yourself a teacher. But it seems like you have an undisputed knack for it!!
RUclips Commenting 101 ^^
Really like the new jam session in the videos to show the live usage of pedals.
Me too! It's so handy
Community college was dope.
Was he riffing off of another song there? I feel like it sounded like something I heard back in the 2004 to 2010 lofi era
Is this song out somewhere (spotify, yt...) is great!!
Start a band Josh! I would love to hear it made into a full song
This track sounded very Death Cab For Cutie
I'm thinking a lost The Promise Ring track
These guys understand content marketing
I was thinking the same thing. I wish all ads were as worth watching.
Yeah I really don't mind it though. At the end of the day, it's a business. Most importantly, the video isn't an 18 minute ad for their product.
this is in fact one of the just a handful of episodes where you ever see their pedals being "advertised". If you look further, you will rarely encounter him even mentioning one.
Because he actually enjoys what he does and products on the market made by other manufacturers.
For me, the fewer pedals the better. Less noise, clutter, connections, cables etc....I would LOVE to see Boss combine their tuner and compression pedals into a single unit, since they are often first devices in a signal chain.
that’s not a bad idea. click on, tuner. click off, compression.
Click on compression, click off no compression. Hold for 2 seconds, tuner
@@joshualessore7652 exactly. Compress, bypass, tune. I usually only use a compressor when playing single coils percussively.
fantastic concept... I'd buy that!
I hate compression pedals before distortion, steals all the attack and makes overdrive sound like crap
Remain in Light was the first album I owned by the band that became my favorite band, and still my favorite band from the 80s. Love it.
My 2 year old daughter got up and danced during "Community College" and "Parmesan Western"... Well done 😀
My 55yr old self did the same ... not for the first time. My soon-to- be 17yr old daughter went & hid ... also not for the first time ...
That's so cute. I mean the two year old, I don't know about Chris, lol.
WhoWouldWantThisName : Not even my wife thinks I’m “cute” - more ‘drunk uncle trying to keep up on the dance floor at the end a wedding reception’!
@@chrisdrake447 Ahhh, I'm sure your wife adores you. Maybe she just doesn't want to let it show. Also the drunk uncle can be an important role within the social structure of any group, well okay, some groups.
Your videos are quite great!
Whoa. I literally came here to post this exact same thing! 🤣👍
This video takes the mystery out of compression. Terrific!
I'm also super impressed by the drum sound in the jam, especially since it appears to be just drywall surrounding the kit!
That reverb
I've learned more from these JHS videos than anything else in my playing history. Excellent work.
This is by far the most clear yet comprehensive explanation of compression and compression pedals I’ve seen!
Your gardener is a pretty awesome drummer
LOL @ "Don't be a forum person like that." About the only thing guitar players like more than playing guitar is arguing about it.
Nuh Uh. You do.
LOL @ "Don't be a forum person like that." About the only thing guitar players like more than playing guitar is arguing about it.
Nah, we don’t argue. We just weaild our axes over our heads with a nasty look on our faces and politely persuade people that our way is right or else. If that doesn’t work, we really get mad and do things we will regret. I’ve got broken guitar necks to prove it.
Yep, and usually all they are wrong, like calling "tone" the specific sounds their guitar do, when in fact that is the "timbre". There are guys writing "I can make a violin tone with my guitar". F..ing kidding me? You mean "violin timbre", isn't?
Never really understood compressors, always thought it was something they added in the studio. This helped a bunch, thanks!
They’re potentially useful at _almost_ any step in the signal chain, and very useful in live situations as well as in the studio! I can’t remember the last time I did a mix that didn’t involve _some_ compression _somewhere_ (and that includes monitor mixes, too). Just don’t over do it or things will sound weird. Knowing exactly what “over doing it” means is a topic that could fill a book. Fortunately, in the context of guitar pedals being used in guitar rigs, there’s an easy 2-step process:
1) If your guitar sounds more like the way you want it to with the compressor than it does without, it’s probably fine.
2) If you’re still in doubt, back off the compression knob a bit and return to step 1.
Well, they also ALWAYS add it in studio to everything. The best way to understand compressors is just to try them, and to do so in every part of the effect chain, since they're really versatile.
I love how you aren't afraid to recommend other brands. Def makes me want to buy some of your pedals.
I never comment on videos but felt like I had to. As someone whose only been playing a few years and just getting into pedals, your videos are incredibly helpful to understand what they do and how they work. Much appreciated
Great slide playing Josh!
R.J. Ronquillo i second that motion 👍
@@Green_1_574 I third this. That slide jam was killer.
You play slide pretty....pretty.....good....
Really enjoyed your blues jam from NAMM, and been digging your touring blogs.
Now that's the kind of sustain I've dreamed about for years. Beautiful !!
That 12 string tele is freaking awesome!!! I've tried to understand how to use compression for a long time, this was really helpful, thanks!
mike s I didn’t see 12 strings
Beatles used 12-Strings and studio compression to great effect. In fact, The Beatles used studio compression to great effect on 90% of the recordings, especially on the mid-period albums (Help, Rubber Soul, Revolver etc)
@@arando4359 It's after the talk at the end
“Timmys upstairs blasting Pantera”
I would be timmy
@@Ottophil Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistenceeeeeee
One step from lashing out at you
🤟
Anyone here watching Frank James? The Timmy plot thickens 👀
I can't believe how little I know after 17 years.. Thanks Josh. You literally make things so easy and explain stuff so well. Im a dummy and not techy at all so it's extremely helpful! I'm learning what my pedals do and where to place them.. And parmesan western is my new favorite genre 😂
9:08 GILMOUR GIRL
11:26 COMMUNITY COLLEGE
13:01 PARMESAN WESTERN
16:43 A DOZEN REASONS
I feel like Gilmour is a rock & roll intro for A Dozen Reasons before it gets it's own ball rolling.
Community College is great!
@@grungegazerartist name please
"Where their lives will never be the same despite their HORRIFIC differences".
I almost spit my coffee out at that. Awesome video.
That Gilmour example was great. All of them, really. Good stuff.
Another great episode! Awesome stuff.
D'Addario and Co. Thanks guys!
This was one of the best tutorials on compression ive seen. Not just pedal compression but compression in general. Clear and used audible examples. Could have used this 2 decades ago.
I can't belive how actually helpful, fun and interesting your videos are. Thank you all so much!
The guitar solo in “High Hopes” is simply breathtaking...
In therm of compression, Tame Impala are masters. He puts the compression after his reverb, it creates a massive sound, and his drum comp are craazy.
Since you mentioned putting compression before ODs, I'd love to see a full video on best practices for effect order. The hows and whys of where to put each effect in the signal chain. Maybe some sidenotes on buffers, or tricks to do with A/B/Y switches.
ruclips.net/video/NXI0ewj1Oqw/видео.html this is a great video on the topic
You just have to learn to picture the chain in your head, start with the least effecting into more dramatic, say drive into phaser will be powered but swishy is last say on the matter, phaser into drive has over all distortion but swishy internals, eventually everything becomes a preamp, and all you want is a preamp, they make the clover for that
That's why the blend is important; before that was a common feature, it really was only viable to place before drives, where the effect is NOT subtle; placed after, with a decent dry level, you can retain dynamics while increasing sustain.
this explained compression in a far simpler way than any video I have watched previously. the house analogy helped. I've been trying to figure out exactly what it does for years now and it didn't click until now. thank you.
Mom is the compressor! These videos are all wonderful- great down to earth history on every subject, incredibly funny, great playing and examples, and many end with a passionate plea to check out amazing records. Josh and this company rule.
I'm in the process of building my first board and I have learned so much about pedal placement and gear from this channel. Your knowledge is really appreciated.
I live for these videos they are the highlight of my week, and since you started playing more it made them even better. You and drummer boy who always wears strange outfits need to go on tour.
I've been playing for years and years, and know everything there is to know about other effects, but you sir!!! Finally explained compression and compressors the way I needed it. THANK YOU!! I've had a mental block against this effect theory for a long time. Now I can sleep better..
That "Parmesan Western" was truly a combination of those three genres. That's impressive and not easy to do.
Having just bought my first compressor pedal in almost 40yrs of playing I found this video extremely helpful. You now have a new subscriber, thank you. 👍
Your content is so good. Thank you
Just noticed the "JHS Pedals Suck" sign in the background. Definitely not true but still hilarious.
Michael Doughty lol where is it
@@lincolnlee6042
At the beginning for example, lower right corner.
DerEchteBold lol I saw it
69th like
Only if you turn the compression up too much:)
I so like your content, It's professional, sincere, and interesting. I like the way you promote your pedals, you do that in total sincerity and modesty, which also makes me to appreciate you as a human. Great content, keep it up!
Best explanation of what a compressor does I’ve seen. A dedicated bass compressor episode would be great too.
I’ve learned more from this guys videos then anything else I’ve seen on RUclips. He can play too. I enjoy his demos !
I like using compression to even out my signal when switching between pickups, going from clean to overdrive, etc. Really helps out the sound guy!
Hey!!! Can you make a video about your SOVTEK amps ? please
Please
Would love to hear about them. I have one and my friend has one. They sound completely different. One sounds like a Fender and mine sounds like a Marshall
He says it’s in the works but waiting till he can do it right!
DO IT!!!
Just DO IT Josh!
This
That slide jam you two smashed out was incredible!! 🙌🏼
amazing floyd type track! and the bass sounded impeccable!!
Man Rhett Shull could really learn a thing or 2 about slide from josh….
@@tasteybeefcake Yes the guitar was very obviously Gilmour style and easily recognisable but the drums and bass were really well done and captured the essence of the Pink Floyd sound.
Thank you so much for showing the audio examples with you playing the guitar soft and then loud and letting us hear the different compression settings!!! You can't understand compression without hearing it. Love the new compression pedal.
I’m so glad you brought up high hopes cause probably my favorite slide solo of all time and I don’t hear people talk about it enough
i like how this channel isnt just a channel to promote his own pedals he actually gives you a full interesting original video with great music quality and depth. but this channel eventually did lead me to buy some jhs pedals and they are amazing well built pedals with the best quality i have heard from a pedal manufacture yet. good job sir may your business and channel prosper i will continue to support both of them
Thanks!
That's one beautiful slide track
This is a great vid. It's nice to have compression explained so thoroughly and with so many specific pedals used as examples. Nice slide playing on the Pink Floyd inspired example. And lots of great production advice as well. Thanks.
a year and a half after this video came out and first saw it, My thoughts on it......first of all: YOU really did and outstanding job, not only explaining the concept of the compression and how it works and what it does but explaining it with every day to day life (SON+MOM+DAD) very thorough (THRESHOLD, RELEASE etc). My man, you just got yourself and your channel another subscriber. Love your content.
You're a class act. Not only are your products amazing, but you show so much glass by talking about other companies and their products. I agree with you completely about not getting hung up on "what pedal is what". Just play and love it. If you like a pedal, use it. Your work is outstanding (he's outstanding in his field....hahahah..get it?). I am a guitarist/artist here in Nashville and I really enjoy your work. Thank you!
Bought the Pulp n Peel V4 and I cannot recommend it enough to my musician friends. I use it paired with Keeley Darkside workstation and it just makes my Jazzmaster sound amazing! Big thanks to JHS for making great pedals.
Also, great vid. I understand compression a lot more than I thought I did. It’s super awesome to come back to these JHS videos whenever I need them.
I thought there was nothing more to learn about guitar compression. I stand corrected. Excellent layout.
I've tried a bunch of compressors, and find that ones with a blend control sound best. I'm currently using The Warden Compressor by Earthquaker Deicives which you mentioned. I have it as a subtle always on effect. Thanks for the video, Josh. It was great and I'm liking the new jam section format to the videos.
love your vids man. learned a lot from you
greetings from the great white north. compression was used in early recording studios to protect pricey gear. enter roger mcguinn who liked it so much he requested more be added to his 12 string sound and indeed had a compression circuit put in the guitar. it's also included in the signature rickenbacker. this is when compression came out of the closet.your dry wit defines your style - keep it up.
I'm still getting used to using a compression pedal. I have Boss CS-3, because it was recommended by many acoustic guitar players. I'm doing solo gigs, and I've read and heard that it would help balance the sound, whether indoors or out. I really need to play around with it more to get that "feel" discussed in the video. This was very helpful.
That little graph was literally the best description of what compression is lol
Oh come on...the "mom" graph was more realistic!!! (Sarcasm off)
dB relates to the volume of the signal, yes? If so, it’s great that this graph and chart illustrate how the loudest sound in the signal gets compressed down, but (when the threshold is exceeded and compression is active) are notes played quietly brought up to that same threshold? Take the example of when the knob sets the threshold at 9 dB. The signal peak is at 10dB, so there is (1) dB of compression....Is there also up to 8dB of “lift” / raise in level of signal below the threshold?
I’m glad you acknowledged the feel of compression. I often mention that I like to use compression as a “make playing easier” pedal and guys just don’t seem to get that. It’s like they NEED it to be an effect. I’ve found that the right amount of parallel compression just makes my rig more forgiving without affecting my sound a whole lot. Notes that might otherwise sound kind of clammy and weak are emphasized a bit more, etc.
A top 10 bass pedals video would be amazing :D
I'm saving up for a Pulp 'N' Peel to use at church both for the compression and as my DI. Great idea to have an XLR output on that one!
YES!!!
One sign of a GENIUS is someone who can take a difficult subject and explain it in a way anyone can understand out of all the Compression videos yours my friend is finally one that is understandable now I get it thank you
Hi Josh, thank you for the detailed explanations on comp controls. I use a Strymon Compadre analog dual voice compressor first in my signal chain as an "always on" pedal (it was released right after you made this video). Compression set to about 65%, Blend at 50%, Level set to unity gain and voice switched to "Studio" setting. I am new to using compression and it is a true game changer for my 80's rock pedalboard setup.
I very rarely make comments. After hearing that epic tone you got for your slide segment I just had to let you know jusr how superb your tone is. Btw, I love your vlog's. Your channel is my #1 fav.
Thanks
The mixing on those drums is amazing!
So good. Just a beautifully tuned kit by the sounds of it.
INXS “Need You Tonight”. It was one of the first times I thought I was hearing an effect because my Strat wouldn’t spank like that no matter what I did to my amp.
Think that lead part is played on a tele although there is a strat in the mix
5 years late but here to say Jimmy from FOALS is the reason I finally understood compression and have one on my board now (along with a Fuzzrocious Rat [now Cat] King). Great channel, y'all.
One of my favorite JHS videos! I come back and watch it from time to time. Great information to get refreshed on and the jams are must hear.
[December 2024]
Best explanation of compression ever. Awesome video!!
I think a massively underrated compressor is the EHX White Finger. They go for peanuts on eBay as well.
Bass intro for "Pretty Green" by The Jam. Compressed like hell! Love it.
Just bought the JHS Pulp n Peel V4 to use with my upright bass. The response from my Fishman pickup has always been uneven across the strings and up the fingerboard. The blend control on the PnP V4 lets me dial in just the right amount of compression to level out the response without squashing the acoustic sound and natural attach. A great solution for upright bass pickups.
This made me learn to use compression to bring up the finger style type bits I do. Thank you!!!
I always equated comp to turning my LP into a tele and stayed away. I just didn’t know how to set it!
Talking Heads are one of the best use of Compression throughout the tone stack. They got a ton of traction from instruments that should have been competing for frequency space, but with EQ and Compression on basically everything they were able to shape some amazing sounds.
Yo, that slide jam was absolutely amazing. Do a 15 minute version, dead serious.
My fav comp sound for rhythm rock Gtr is the one in the intro of 'Under The Bridge'! I think it's the boss compressor
This video is golden. I was so confused on what the compressor pedals do. Its so clever on how to explain everything!
As someone who's a begginer at exploring pedal and amp effects, (just your regular acoustic guitar player who plans to play electric as well) this is really helpful. Understanding what each pedals do, how each of its knobs function and even the simplified explanation to the point that even a beginner would understand, thank you for all these stuff. Perhaps not right now, but when i have the chance, i'll buy pedal from you guys. GODBLESS y'all~
Compression is the most underrated and under-appreciated effect!! I’m an always on kinda guy because I love the crispy and crunchy tones it gives to my clean tones. Skyler Skjelset of the Fleet Foxes has really nice compressed and unique lead lines in the majority of their songs. Also, pick a Beatles song out of a hat, and there we will likely be some tasty compressed guitar featured. John’s compressed tone on I Feel Fine is a great example of compression use.
Also, Fuzz. BTW don't practice with compression - it will make your playing sound better than it actually is.
Josh is a great player, no question. Can we also talk about Nick’s brilliant drumming? Great sound, precision, and feeling.
Thanks Josh. That clarified a few things I was missing.
I just picked up a Wampler Ego v2, but haven't quite figured it out yet.
GREAT video!!!
I use 100% ON Dave Barber’s Tone Press at the beginning of my signal chain after my Line6 G70 but before my A/B LaunchPad. If I understand correctly, Dave was THE guy who invented the parallel blend for guitar compressors, of which all others have followed, to which we all have benefitted. Barber Electronics pedals are my personal FAVES for his compression, his gain boost pedals (multiple versions of the “LTD”), and of course, I also use his A/B “Launch Pad”!.. and the 2channel Burn Unit EQ is my go to for internal trim pot tweak-able distortion.
I never understood the point of compression until your extremely helpful compression/mom diagram. Now I get it!
My wife suggested I look into buying some pedals rather than pc software for my current musical needs, I am learning to play guitar and learning how to produce songs in a DAW. I really just started learning about different affects as well and JHS has tought me so much about different pedals and their functions in different buying ranges. Soooo helpful! Thank you JHS Team!!
I really need your songs in Apple Music/Spotify !!!
Alva Pantle I agree! I love Josh’s creativity! He needs to do a full album! Perfect driving music to inspire guitar players!
Good ta know. This channel kicks ass
the best video to understand what a compressor pedal is ... thanks !!!!!
Being an Orange fan & owner, I also have & love the Kongpressor. It’s always on & the chime control is the most useful eq for adding or subtracting a little treble or bass.
What an amusingly informative show.
Love this channel all the time!
My favorite use of compression as an effect: John Frusciante on the intro to Under The Bridge. It sounds like he just cranked the Sensitivity knob on a Dynacomp and let 'er rip. It's somehow punchy and lo-fi at the same time.
10/10 would love that community college song as a full download
ALright guys , this one is a winner , Im not a big pedal freak but Have to research it for my current project. These sounds you are playing are so tight , the smart use of distortion , great playing and anything that gets even alittle close to sounding like The strokes or Interpol gets my money , peace to you both
Good guide and instruction. Bought 2nd hand the Boss CS 2 for £30 since the early 90's. Hoped to use it to sound like George Lynch from Back for the Attack ever since.