Even if you don't think your compressor pedal is the most underrated effect on your pedalboard (if you even have one on there), it's probably the most misunderstood when it comes to electric guitar. So we're very pleased to see producer and YouTuber Rick Beato explaining what it does and how you can get the best from it as an effects pedal, with your DAW for recording.
Our expert pick of the best compressor pedals available for all budgets
The Secret Sauce Of Compression is a title that gives away how Beato is approaching things – and it really can be a secret weapon. But you need to understand what its potential is first, and when you might want, and not want, to use it.
With the help of guitarist Rhett Shull this is another essential watch from Mr Beato that all guitarists should watch.
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Rob is the Reviews Editor for GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars, so spends most of his waking hours (and beyond) thinking about and trying the latest gear while making sure our reviews team is giving you thorough and honest tests of it. He's worked for guitar mags and sites as a writer and editor for nearly 20 years but still winces at the thought of restringing anything with a Floyd Rose.

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