How to use a one knob compressor

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Yet another viewer-requested video! Some compact mixers such as the Yamaha MG and Mackie ProFXv2 series have single-knob compressors on some or all of their mono channels. Whilst lacking the control and metering of stand alone hardware compressors, these simple devices can be surprisingly effective at raising the average level of any signal. This video explains how compression works and then applies those concepts to the set up and operation of the single knob compressor.
This video was recorded with the Automatic Gain Control (a form of compression) on the camera turned off so you will notice quite a bit of variation in the level of my voice, which only goes to show how important a tool compression is, and how accustomed we have become to hearing it.
These techniques can also be applied to one-knob compressors found on guitar pedals and multi-effects units.
Bookmarks for video:
0:00 Intro
0:12 Equipment overview
01:03 Controls on a typical outboard compressor
01:42 Understanding compression Ratio and Threshold
04:48 What compression actually does to your signal
07:18 Application to one-knob compressors
10:10 How do you set a one-knob compressor?
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29 июн 2024

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@joelevi8531 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! As payment I will leave you with a sound guy joke. "Did you hear about the band that had a Ukrainian sound guy? They had a Czech one too. ... Czech, one too."

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Nice one Joe 👍🏻

@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 3 года назад

damn it i laughed.

@samuelandrade3117 2 года назад

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@P4boot 2 года назад

Lmaooo

@robfriedrich2822 2 года назад

When Moscow has heavy traffic on the streets it's the Russian hour.

@alsacrime4806 5 лет назад

It is an art to convey information clearly and concisely, neither oversimplifying/condescending nor being overly technical/babbling. This is called elegance. Thank you.

@GLBProductions 5 лет назад

You're welcome! Thank you for your appreciation :)

@buildingsheriff 3 года назад

Which idiots are giving this brilliant tutorial a thumbs down? Go and make your own video and let us comment on your efforts. My grandmother alway taught me: "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Bravo GLB Productions!

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Thanks my friend! I appreciate the support 🤗

@CraigLumpyLemke 7 дней назад

My grandmother taught me not to call people idiots when they don't share my taste.

@johnsomebody1753 7 лет назад

Ooooh, a techy explanation that doesn't leave me more confused than before I watched it. Big thanks and big :)

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@peoplelikeus123 7 лет назад

This is the best explanation of compression I've seen. 10/10 :)

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Glad you think so, I've explained compression so many times over the years I think I've got my script pretty much dialed in ;) Happy compressing!

@urwinabdoel1438 7 лет назад

GLB Productions thanks for clearance

@jahmo0 4 года назад

@@GLBProductions Legit, great breakdown, thank you so much

@cesarcscofano7006 4 года назад

Thanks a lot! For the first time i saw a precise and simple explanation about compression which does not causes fear on me.

@DEBOASSE Год назад

I agree. The two hands part of it made me finally see how the process works.

@tomjobimforever 7 лет назад

Very simple and clear video, very helpful. Thanks for posting this.

@djfingersflores 5 лет назад

Bruno always comes through with the BEST explanations on how to use gear. He speaks very well and is easy to understand, thank you so much Bruno Peace

@rozcelabueg1909 6 лет назад

I learned something today. I have a Yamaha MGP16x. Your advice is well taken. Thank you kindly.

@rockinrocco5908 7 лет назад

Excellent video again Bruno... You're a true star! Wonderful at explaining audio setup and configuration, you bring great joy to many people who want to learn about sound setup.... God bless you

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Thanks Rocco for supporting the channel!

@jimmytho5424 2 года назад

@@GLBProductions I have none knowledge about compressor but I learn from your video. Thanks for simple and clear explaining.

@GamersBasement 5 лет назад

Finally! Someone who ACTULLY understand and explains compression properly. Well done! 11/10 would recommend!

@GLBProductions 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@sofroniomina3826 7 лет назад

Superb video and tutorial. Rating 10/10

@knightsaberZ42 5 лет назад

Best explanation of compression I have heard! Bravo! The demonstration really helped, too.

@GLBProductions 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@EricMooreGuitar 7 лет назад

Excellent explanation and demonstration! Thank you!

@mjodr Год назад

I love how you present stuff. You don't skip over any details and are very clear about everything.

@GLBProductions Год назад

Thanks for watching Matt!

@maeredabtsog6164 6 лет назад

After 40+ years pf recording, I finally understand compression. Thank you for this video.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

That's awesome to hear!

@cavaliersdeep 3 года назад

😆

@rodrigovazquezoficial 6 лет назад

The best audio teacher ever!

@cafe5 3 года назад

Very simple and clear - direct-to-the-point explanation. Well taken, thank you much.

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Rozcel, thanks for watching!

@revoxjazz8317 3 года назад

You have a simple way of explaining concepts about equipment and functions. In general, your channel has the information that everyone needs. For that, I thank you and hope that you continue to do a good job. Macedo Pinto Portugal

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@gordonbainbridge8371 4 года назад

This is an incredibly good explanation. Using the complex compressor to explain the one-knob compressor was a brilliant idea. Thanks for this very helpful video.

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

You're welcome Gordon, very glad it was helpful!

@josefvillarama4250 7 лет назад

The most comprehensive explanation of compression I've heard. Thank you for this video

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@MrJazz-yp9wg 2 года назад

Very helpful indeed. Thanks Bruno for taking the time to share your advice with us all. God bless you as well.

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@russellmccallum3606 4 года назад

Another great video Bruno, thank you! I just purchased a Yamaha MG16XU and that really helped me understand the compression controls. Thanks again.

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

You're welcome Russell, glad the video was helpful :)

@kurthammond6977 6 лет назад

Thank you! The best practical explanation of compression that I've seen or heard.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

You're welcome Kurt, glad the video was helpful!

@preetamsingh5792 3 года назад

Wonderfully explained the concept

@amauksch1 6 лет назад

Wery helpeful information for giving me an understanding of the compression on my Yamaha MG10XU

@johnpatrick9767 6 лет назад

Thank you very very much. You are an excellent teacher, and you should be very proud because not every person can communicate as well as you do.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Thanks John, glad the videos have been helpful :)

@ryantaylor974 4 года назад

very good description, I have just ordered the mg10xuf to replace my alto desk which broke today. I now feel confident I can set the compression properly. Thank you

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

You're welcome Ryan, glad the video was helpful!

@adrianbull2943 2 года назад

Best and most comprehensible explanation I've ever come across of what compression is and how it works.

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Adrian :)

@Ymanntronics 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the excellent explanation. What I learned herefrom is not only about one knob compression configuration, but also how to set a conventional compressor limiter. I will have to make some experiments to learn further. God bless!

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're welcome Lynn, glad the video was helpful!

@esaureuben5214 2 года назад

Very well said about live vocal compression.

@Superfoot 7 лет назад

This is so outstanding. The best on RU-vid. 5 stars..

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

@Superfoot 7 лет назад

How would I connect a DBX 1046 to a Sound Devices 302 going to a recorder?

@ggarnet6440 5 лет назад

What a fabulous video and explanation. A very simple description of how compression works. I’m new to all this and your videos have really helped out, Bruno! Thanks fella, you’re a legend!! 👍👍

@GLBProductions 5 лет назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching! Let me know if you have further questions :)

@preetamsingh5792 2 года назад

I am 60 years young now and I want to say that till date I found you are the best teacher I have ever listened to.

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

Many thanks Preetam, welcome to the channel!

@Blycker 4 года назад

Brilliantly put. Thank you SO much for such a practical and well-taught tutorial.

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

You're most welcome!

@bigmike8808 2 года назад

That’s awesome sir thank you! You are my second compressor video ever after getting a mixing table lol. Everything you said made perfect sense! I’m 44 and have played instruments and been into music my whole life. I’ve always seen these knobs but never knew the possibilities of modifying the sound like this! Thank you for explaining this!! God Bless you too my friend!

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

That's great to hear Mike, you're very welcome! All the best with your music 😊

@videoigrepovuku2216 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video, I am a total newbie and this has helped me understand compression better.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

@alaminrahmammnmolla7721 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for understanding the compressor

@gregmardell6653 6 лет назад

Thank you for another great video Bruno. I found this most helpful for using My Yamaha EMX 5016.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Great to hear that!

@terryshaw13 3 года назад

This is awesome! Now I understand compression a lot better! Thank you

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Terry, glad the video was helpful!

@bassintexas6706 2 года назад

Beautifully explained. First time I understand a compression explanation 100%. THANK YOU. You got a like from me

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful :)

@davipinto216 7 лет назад

A very good explanation and very helpful, because many mixer's manuals have a simplest description of this resource.Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us, man. I just made my subscription.

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Yes it's difficult to explain the concept of compression using text alone - you really need to see it demonstrated. Thanks for subscribing!

@cee128d 3 года назад

Finally. I've been struggling with the one knob compressors on my Yamaha MG12XU (and previous MG10XUF) mixers for the past month or so. I've watched this 3 or 4 times and something finally clicked this last time.

@tsumsnoel8159 3 года назад

Should I buy the compressor

@sarathhapugoda217 3 года назад

I have being using a YAMAHA MG124CX mixer over 10 years but did not understand and use this function. Your explanation is clear and very informative. Thankyou so much. cheers

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Ten years, wow! Well, better late than never 😊

@vannk73 6 лет назад

Bruno, your videos are always well made and very informative. Thanks for sharing!

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

You're most welcome :)

@songsbyrickbushnell9061 4 года назад

Excellent video, good to actually have technical content, thanks Bruno.

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

You're welcome Rick, thanks for watching.

@leeabel3854 Год назад

You're are awesome of explaining how compressor works. Thank you.

@GLBProductions Год назад

You're welcome Abel.

@MuriloMBarquette Год назад

Fantastic tutorial! I finally understood what is and how compressors work!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@GLBProductions Год назад

You're welcome Murilo, thanks for watching!

@Grid21 6 лет назад

Since finding your channel, I have loved your audio educational videos! Keep up the good work! :D

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Thanks, glad the videos have been helpful!

@speedviper47 3 года назад

This was great! I learned so much from this tutorial and another of your's I just watched. I will definitely be coming back for more as I become more acquainted with my new digital mixer.

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

That's great, very glad the video was helpful 😊

@danielcardin2745 3 года назад

Thank you! Your explanation is very clear and complete!

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Daniel, thanks for watching!

@anthonydemas2451 Год назад

This is fantastic information. I finally understand compression. Thank you so much!

@GLBProductions Год назад

You're welcome Anthony, that's great to hear!

@jedformalejo3896 Год назад

What an informative and helpful video. Thank you for this one.

@GLBProductions Год назад

You're welcome Jed!

@HarbingersBuddy 3 года назад

Just got a Yamaha today in a panic buy for work and this video just saved my a$$ thank you soo much!

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome, glad I could help 😊

@decoyploom3159 3 года назад

Explanation is so clear! Thank you !

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Decoy!

@psymonkey03 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video! I have the same mixer, and this has been really helpful - on compression in general. BTW - I love this mixer. For my needs, the feature set is brilliant, and the bang for the buck extremely high.

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Yes these mixers are great value for money - the one area in which they are compromised is build quality, so don't drop anything heavy on it ;)

@psymonkey03 7 лет назад

Yeah, it's definitely not as solid as some!! I think having the large external power supply makes it seem even less solid though. Because of the substantially reduced weight, it seems to do okay and require less on-unit protection than say an equivalent Mackie. Thanks again! I passed this on to a coworker who also found benefit in your simple explanation of compression.

@faautobahna9416 3 года назад

Thank you, very educational. As a beginner to it, I need to watch your video again though to understand.

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're most welcome, feel free to ask any questions you might have.

@ponaran9515 3 года назад

Very simple and clear video, very helpful. Thank you!

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Naran!

@dynamitekid8967 7 лет назад

great lesson! Thanks for sharing!

@100chuckjones 6 лет назад

nice breakdown, really bringing back the basics. love it.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Yes, the more people we can educate the better live sound will be everywhere!

@dumdumbrown4225 6 лет назад

Beautifully explained - thank you very much. I’m getting a Yamaha MG20XU desk shortly. Amidst the number of clowns who ‘explain’ stuff they don’t understand, you are a god-send. Gratitude and cheers from Australia - god bless!!

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

You're welcome, glad the video was helpful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@jeromemckenna7102 6 лет назад

Nice video, very understandable. I am replacing an older mixer and I was looking at compressors, now I have some knowledge instead of none.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Great to hear that, let me know if you have further questions along the way.

@steveraschella8233 Год назад

Thanx for the walk down the signal path…made a lot of sense

@GLBProductions Год назад

You're welcome Steve :)

@yordanlalihatu4599 5 лет назад

Thank you so much on your information a one knob compressor. God bless you too

@MrGinger62 7 лет назад

Very helpful! Up till now, my use of compression has made most of my recordings sound rubbish. I will try this approach tomorrow.

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Glad it was helpful - learning how to use compression in recording is a lifelong learning process and the pros often have entire collections of compressors because they all sound a bit different.

@flip18o 7 лет назад

This is one of the best video I've found on youtube explaining about compression. Nice video buddy. Hope you do the one for EQ as well. Thanks.

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching! I have a video explaining EQ: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m6McBjaU9PM.html

@DavidHarry 6 лет назад

Excellent explanation and video.

@CarlosKaiman 4 года назад

GREAT JOB! at explaining how to properly use this tool!!!

@GLBProductions 4 года назад

Thanks Carlos!

@robertmeyer8735 5 лет назад

Man! this guy really knows his stuff, thanks

@GLBProductions 5 лет назад

You're welcome :)

@georgejeffries3566 3 года назад

This is so well explained. Much appreciated

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome George :)

@michaelkelly6583 6 лет назад

Thank you Bruno. I echo many of the comments below ... brilliantly explained and demonstrate.

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

You're welcome Michael, thanks for watching!

@JeffRatliffhome 7 лет назад

Very helpful, Thanks. Both as an explanation of compression and how to use it on myMG16XU.

@GLBProductions 7 лет назад

You're welcome!

@Pertamax7-HD 7 лет назад

nice explanation sir

@JohnOfWoking 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video - very clear and well presented as always

@GLBProductions 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching John :)

@alexandermikrievskij5332 3 года назад

Great explanation, understandable for everyone !!! Great Job

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Thanks Alex!

@redknight99 2 года назад

Wow that was an Amazing Explanation 👍❤️

@nelgchannel9661 2 года назад

This channel is very helpful to the beginners like me. Thanks

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're welcome Glenn :)

@isaacklewiah1920 2 года назад

Mehn, short, simple but had all the details explained. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're welcome Isaac!

@stevejohn8058 3 года назад

Another great video Bruno - you make it so easy to understand. Thanks

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

You're welcome Steve, glad it helped you understand 😊

@stevejohn8058 3 года назад

GLB Productions if you had been my music teacher when I was at school I would have probably gone on to do a degree, instead of business

@emilioleroy 3 года назад

Excellent !!! Now, I understand what is "compression" & what it means ! Thanks a lot for these clear explanations ! I am a drummer so I will take care with this knob. Thanks a lot, Emilio L. (France), musically.

@GLBProductions 3 года назад

Yes compression is very important for drums to keep the dynamics under control!

@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692 2 года назад

Great tutorial on one knob compressor. Thank you so much for taking the time on this :)

@GLBProductions 2 года назад

You're most welcome Rick, thanks for watching :)

@jockojohn3294 6 лет назад

Very nice explanation. And that goes for ALL your GLB Productions videos. I'm learning a lot of great stuff that would have taken years to learn on my own.......... :)

@GLBProductions 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching Jocko!