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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“We are honoured that our company’s relationship with the legendary guitar player continues to this day”: Dunlop salutes wah pedal pioneer Eric Clapton with a gold-plated signature Cry Baby
“Honestly I’d never even heard of Klons prior to a year-and-a-half ago”: KEN Mode’s Jesse Matthewson on the greatest reverb/delay ever made and the noise-rock essentials on his fly-in pedalboard
“We are honoured that our company’s relationship with the legendary guitar player continues to this day”: Dunlop salutes wah pedal pioneer Eric Clapton with a gold-plated signature Cry Baby
“Honestly I’d never even heard of Klons prior to a year-and-a-half ago”: KEN Mode’s Jesse Matthewson on the greatest reverb/delay ever made and the noise-rock essentials on his fly-in pedalboard
