EFFECTS 101: Compressor

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  • @Ockeroid
    @Ockeroid 8 років тому +1947

    I've never seen a more sensual compressor tutorial

    • @dzre2087
      @dzre2087 7 років тому +25

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

    • @StephenRahrig
      @StephenRahrig 7 років тому +3

      😂😂😂

    • @tonielfuster
      @tonielfuster 6 років тому

      Hahahahaha good one @ockeroid !

    • @scorpyto
      @scorpyto 6 років тому

      hahahahahahahha :D :D :D

    • @russwilson2305
      @russwilson2305 6 років тому

      Harlequin Bromance Tutorials.

  • @TheDankCat127
    @TheDankCat127 6 років тому +595

    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 роки тому +28

      yeah he seems like a really cool dude

    • @mandymonett5289
      @mandymonett5289 4 роки тому +20

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

    • @TheDankCat127
      @TheDankCat127 4 роки тому +7

      Ivon Craig Truly a living meme

    • @GlennJimenez
      @GlennJimenez 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @patrickfitzmichael5940
      @patrickfitzmichael5940 Рік тому +1

      Thanks but my name isn't irl

  • @AlexHand
    @AlexHand 8 років тому +1090

    He should have done this review in a candlelit bath.

    • @Hoscitt
      @Hoscitt 6 років тому +3

      Alex Hand 😂😂😂

    • @RaisonBaby
      @RaisonBaby 6 років тому

      LMAO

    • @TheBrezelboy
      @TheBrezelboy 5 років тому +2

      THIS made my night

    • @AndersMcTee
      @AndersMcTee 4 роки тому

      🤣🤣

    • @andrewfurze5319
      @andrewfurze5319 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @jep3305
    @jep3305 8 років тому +291

    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 роки тому +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 роки тому +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.....

  • @willamwright4500
    @willamwright4500 4 роки тому +111

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

    • @therealkickers5166
      @therealkickers5166 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @michaelfreeland7674
      @michaelfreeland7674 2 роки тому

      yeah, and also played a very respectable solo

    • @Kaesewicht
      @Kaesewicht 2 роки тому

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

    • @clemclemson9259
      @clemclemson9259 Рік тому

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

  • @Finulian
    @Finulian 10 років тому +167

    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 Рік тому

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

    • @willkoestner4159
      @willkoestner4159 8 місяців тому

      I was scrolling to see if anyone had that thought haha

  • @nuberiffic
    @nuberiffic 8 років тому +444

    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 6 років тому +30

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

    • @kanjosidr
      @kanjosidr 6 років тому +10

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

    • @psychedelicpain420
      @psychedelicpain420 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @patrickfitzmichael5940
      @patrickfitzmichael5940 Рік тому

      In Michigan weeds legal so no more stashing

    • @brandonharris9160
      @brandonharris9160 Рік тому +1

      Roland Canada approves ;)

  • @visiblemode
    @visiblemode 8 років тому +71

    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 років тому +2

      +visiblemode yeah man, very informative. thanks!

    • @TeatrChorea
      @TeatrChorea 8 років тому +5

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

    • @atlante4368
      @atlante4368 7 років тому

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

  • @skiballetbronzemedalist
    @skiballetbronzemedalist 9 років тому +107

    This guys voice is amazingly soft

    • @Zacapisco3
      @Zacapisco3 6 років тому +13

      It needs compression

    • @dlrss1v274
      @dlrss1v274 3 роки тому +3

      @@Zacapisco3 its overcompressed

  • @Real_Boye
    @Real_Boye 5 років тому +21

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

    • @dkvon
      @dkvon Рік тому

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

  • @coldbrrains
    @coldbrrains 8 років тому +277

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

    • @TedSchoenling
      @TedSchoenling 6 років тому +6

      I was thinking Bob Ross

    • @sixslinger9951
      @sixslinger9951 Рік тому +1

      @@TedSchoenling and his Happy little compressed signal

  • @jfo3000
    @jfo3000 8 років тому +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.

  • @jerboymustdie7689
    @jerboymustdie7689 8 років тому +176

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

  • @drkevns
    @drkevns 5 років тому +20

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

  • @tofusauce
    @tofusauce 4 роки тому +12

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

  • @lobsterwhisperer7932
    @lobsterwhisperer7932 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @aironklentcagatin8261
    @aironklentcagatin8261 3 роки тому +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.

  • @richietownsend6737
    @richietownsend6737 3 місяці тому

    14 years later and your video just helped me decide that I need to get a compressor. Thank you for your excellent and timeless video!

  • @bartosz9991
    @bartosz9991 5 років тому +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.

  • @scrotumleech509
    @scrotumleech509 10 років тому +8

    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..

  • @rickschneider3887
    @rickschneider3887 2 роки тому +1

    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!!

  • @tomboraguitars
    @tomboraguitars 8 років тому +255

    I want to party with this dude

    • @Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_
      @Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_ 6 років тому +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 років тому

      Settle down Wayne!

    • @johnknight9150
      @johnknight9150 7 місяців тому

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

  • @joshuamays4066
    @joshuamays4066 Рік тому +1

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

  • @TheEpicImpaler
    @TheEpicImpaler 7 років тому +98

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

  • @davew4539
    @davew4539 6 років тому +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!

  • @tonisihvola71
    @tonisihvola71 7 років тому +17

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

    • @richerDiLefto
      @richerDiLefto 7 років тому +1

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

  • @JugaJuga14
    @JugaJuga14 Рік тому

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

  • @ashuzguitar
    @ashuzguitar 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @SoDerpy
    @SoDerpy 10 років тому +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!!

  • @vedtam
    @vedtam 8 років тому +2

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

  • @keithdavies100
    @keithdavies100 11 років тому +1

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

  • @DrMtz
    @DrMtz 8 років тому +1

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

  • @BigBoatDeluxe
    @BigBoatDeluxe 10 років тому +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.

  • @jogabrielcosta4788
    @jogabrielcosta4788 7 років тому +1

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

  • @cliftonmaize117
    @cliftonmaize117 7 років тому +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 !! 😃

  • @J00PIE
    @J00PIE 5 років тому +1

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

  • @taliesinechoes4513
    @taliesinechoes4513 10 років тому +2

    2 days ago I was watching some, so called, UA-cam 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 UA-cam, 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!

  • @guitarwhores753
    @guitarwhores753 9 років тому +55

    Did they film this in a library?

  • @therealkickers5166
    @therealkickers5166 4 роки тому +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...

  • @kylevernyi9258
    @kylevernyi9258 7 років тому

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

  • @teknical100
    @teknical100 6 років тому +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.

  • @ricmel8008
    @ricmel8008 4 роки тому

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

  • @kingnothing9925
    @kingnothing9925 5 років тому

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

  • @connorshaw216
    @connorshaw216 4 роки тому +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

  • @SilverSpoon_
    @SilverSpoon_ 10 років тому

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

  • @MichaelTimbangOfficial
    @MichaelTimbangOfficial 28 днів тому

    Old but gold explanation. It answer all my questions.

  • @Somnospeed
    @Somnospeed 4 роки тому +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.

  • @philhitchings
    @philhitchings 2 роки тому

    Effects 101 is a great little series

  • @DigitalAshTCG
    @DigitalAshTCG 8 років тому

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

  • @ITZTHEBEATLES4221
    @ITZTHEBEATLES4221 4 роки тому +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!!!

  • @TheNikonic
    @TheNikonic 10 років тому +1

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

  • @indgiu
    @indgiu 12 років тому

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

  • @Xenoforge78
    @Xenoforge78 7 років тому +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.

  • @stephenkoss2763
    @stephenkoss2763 8 років тому +213

    He missed his train for the 80s I see

    • @Gravy_Master
      @Gravy_Master 7 років тому +34

      Stephen Koss
      Oh no-he was on that train. He just never got off.

    • @giltyakhtar
      @giltyakhtar 6 років тому +3

      He's 'running in the 90s'

    • @fluffydelberg
      @fluffydelberg 5 років тому +1

      JAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @kevhol1973
    @kevhol1973 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Mujcanal
    @Mujcanal 4 роки тому

    Great explanation what compressor is and does, thank you

  • @indyclarke9429
    @indyclarke9429 8 років тому +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

  • @williamsimmons4678
    @williamsimmons4678 2 роки тому

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

  • @beamflies
    @beamflies 7 років тому

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

  • @SteamSigun
    @SteamSigun 11 років тому

    this series of vids is great, finally I was said in clear and understable way what does each effect do :)

  • @heron9580
    @heron9580 3 роки тому +1

    Does anyone know if this would help when using tons of reverb to stop it squealing and getting too loud?

  • @pseudoillusion2556
    @pseudoillusion2556 5 років тому

    Feels like a massage video because of your voice.

  • @esteban_666
    @esteban_666 5 років тому

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

  • @inspiredart3000
    @inspiredart3000 10 років тому

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

  • @paulofigueiredo1479
    @paulofigueiredo1479 7 років тому

    Great Job, Johnny.

  • @ericoftheotherworld1525
    @ericoftheotherworld1525 9 років тому +21

    Good Teacher

  • @257Cowboy
    @257Cowboy 12 років тому

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

  • @joeyday576
    @joeyday576 4 роки тому

    Would have been nice to see the knob settings on the song demonstrations.

  • @ericashmusic8889
    @ericashmusic8889 12 років тому

    Hey Johhny,very pleasantly & sensibly narrated +evenly paced,-made sense all the way.Top marks,& Thankyou so much !!- I'm down to choice of 3'- (Boss CS2)-( MXR M132 ) or ( Wampler EGO Comp' ) I just wondered why, in your close out strut, you didn't show us an onscreen pic' of the settings you were using,but no matter Gr8!! job. Kind R'grds. Atmos.

  • @Brandon-ob9rg
    @Brandon-ob9rg 11 років тому

    It seems like compression pedals can be used to mask picking mistakes. Like if you pick a note too softly or too hard.
    Would it be reasonable to say that you should practice without a compression pedal and then add it in for live performances?

  • @rotkiv5446
    @rotkiv5446 9 років тому

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

  • @smoothsavage2870
    @smoothsavage2870 Рік тому

    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.

  • @nelarmeds
    @nelarmeds 10 років тому

    is it advisable to use compressor when im using hard rock to metal distortion? your advice John would be very helpfull.

  • @GaryWilliamslifeonthenets
    @GaryWilliamslifeonthenets 10 років тому

    the sustain would mess up the timing of some delays. i keep the compressor on with only delays where timing is not a factor. does that make sense?

  • @jamesortiz5388
    @jamesortiz5388 5 років тому

    best example I've seen yet. thanks Rolandmedia!

  • @grosebud4554
    @grosebud4554 7 років тому

    This guy is very well rounded player. Awesome

  • @jharri1
    @jharri1 8 років тому

    Thanks Johnny! You are awesome!

  • @bundeligafan
    @bundeligafan 9 років тому

    @1:30 is that More than a Feeling by Boston?

    • @aleaallee
      @aleaallee 8 років тому

      +NetflixandWill nope

  • @lt7114
    @lt7114 8 років тому +50

    2:47

  • @rickyguitar1016
    @rickyguitar1016 6 років тому +1

    DeMarco is the MAN!

  • @cominguproses97
    @cominguproses97 13 років тому

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

  • @basspenpen
    @basspenpen 11 років тому

    Thanks Roland, this series helps a lot.

  • @KenYamamotoEarnhart
    @KenYamamotoEarnhart 6 років тому

    I read the comments to learn more about compressors. Turned out I learned more about the guy.

  • @TheMrZomboss
    @TheMrZomboss 5 років тому

    from what I understand is that the attack knob when turn to max means that the notes you play are clearly heard than when low?

  • @titaseafell6520
    @titaseafell6520 5 років тому

    Great demonstration, thank you!

  • @vinzanity68
    @vinzanity68 Рік тому +1

    When you're an artist, but you also have to teach 😂❤😊

  • @VoltageLineTV
    @VoltageLineTV 8 років тому

    this guy rocks - he just convinced me to get a compressor -

  • @jammiewhammie
    @jammiewhammie 5 років тому

    i dont really understand how attack works, i didn't hear a difference in the two recordings is there any other way to explain how it works?

  • @peterb2671
    @peterb2671 6 років тому

    you are so helpful dude - clear and to the point

  • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
    @truckerkevthepaidtourist 6 років тому

    So just out of curiosity if you wanted to play a lot of southern rock and Country and try to get a little tele twang and then some southern rock flavor is this the ideal compressor pedal to get? the Cs I'm just kind of stupid and curious

  • @k9bark
    @k9bark 10 років тому

    Nice Parker. Gotta ask - what's between the compressor and the speaker?

  • @beefcake0354
    @beefcake0354 12 років тому

    great demonstration, except that I don't see the difference between hi and low attack adjustments

  • @CarpeDiem23
    @CarpeDiem23 4 роки тому

    Best pedal tutorial ever

  • @Quimerateck
    @Quimerateck 10 років тому

    keep it that way man u really help newbies like to understand how the FX work :D

  • @revengeofthebrick9890
    @revengeofthebrick9890 9 років тому +27

    Mac Demarco's dad?

    • @camronme917
      @camronme917 7 років тому +6

      Marcus Howell so now we know what he's cooking up

  • @danielarmedilla1422
    @danielarmedilla1422 11 років тому

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

  • @MrTroy808
    @MrTroy808 2 роки тому

    great demo and instruction

  • @journeyquest1
    @journeyquest1 13 років тому

    Some compressors have a trim adjustment. What is that for?

  • @bon086
    @bon086 14 років тому

    @rolandmedia can i ask, is the Boss CS-3 fits in conjunction with the boss DS-1 for making riffs and solos?

  • @LayLowish1
    @LayLowish1 4 роки тому

    I would like to know what brand that nice guitar he is using in this video.