How to Use a Compressor Pedal

Compressor pedals for guitar can be a little bit confusing. The effect they have on your guitar tone isn’t always as apparent as a distortion or delay pedal. So what does a compressor pedal do? What does a compressor pedal sound like? Why would you even want to use a compressor pedal? Today we’re going to be using the Wampler Mini Ego compressor pedal to answer these questions. We’re going to turn some knobs, show a few examples of how one might be used, and have a good time sharing ideas and opinions in the comment section!

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - What is compression
2:08 - The compressor pedal
3:03 - Sustain
5:26 - Attack
8:40 - Volume
9:30 - Blend
12:34 - Tone
13:34 - Why use a compressor pedal
16:41 - Outro