The Easiest Way to Compress Acoustic Guitar (Without Overdoing It)

If you’ve ever struggled to get your acoustic guitars sitting just right in a mix—balanced, present, and natural—but without sounding squashed or artificial, this new YouTube video is for you.

In it, I break down how compression can help solve common problems like harsh transients, uneven strumming, or a guitar that vanishes during the mix.

Rather than just handing you a preset or recipe, I walk you through how to think about compression choices, depending on the playing style, recording quality, and the kind of tone you’re aiming for.

You’ll learn:

• Why you might want to compress an acoustic in the first place

• The difference between compressor types (and which I reach for first)

• A fast method using just one compressor to keep things simple

• and more...

This one’s aimed squarely at beginners — but even experienced mixers might pick up a fresh idea or two.

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