You Should be Using a Compressor - Walrus Audio Mira | Secret Weapons Demo & Review

I tend to have very strong feeling about compression. I think most people should; it's never the star of the show but it's possibly the most important effect in modern music production. Getting your compression right is key to a polished sound on nearly any instrument. So let's take a look at the new Walrus Mira and see how compression can be used to enhance your dynamics, your tone, and even your playing without people even noticing it's there at all.

Signal Path:
Walrus Audio Mira
EAE Limelight
Chase Bliss Thermae
UA Ruby
Strymon Flint
Walrus Canvas

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro Song
01:53 Review & The Importance of Compression
11:40 Clean Tone & Signal Chain
14:50 Sound Samples

Recorded in Universal Audio LUNA

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[UnconsciousChanting]

Tremendous communicator. You took some exceptionally nuanced sonic qualities and applied really varied, highly-descriptive language to zero-in on the essence of this pedal. I previously thought of compression as either a mastering glue or sidechain tool exclusively, but this has opened an entirely new area for me to explore. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. Beautiful playing, too. Excellent video.

[blakethomas]

I love this demo. I just got this pedal and it’s on light/moderate settings and it helps me bring out a lot of expression in my playing without changing my sound.

Seeing him use this pedal as a “support pedal” was honestly super helpful for me. Subbed 🤘

[richardsp]

I've had a compressor on my board for ages but rarely used it. From mixing I understand studio controls like this and always knew my compressor wasn't really suited to me. This video and showing how to really practically use it like this convinced me the Mira was for me. And it is. Superb video. Thank you

[Jimmichanga]

This is rhe absolute best explanation on what a compressor is and does. Every video kept saying "squish' over and over and here you taught a whole class with a examples. Thank you for helping me understand compression.

[lavalizard]

That was a delight - I’m a big believer in the value of a compressor in the signal chain. Used a Diamond for years (and loved it) but have recently been blown away by the Keeley Mini-Compressor… it really retains the top-end of my Jazzmasters while providing a bunch of dynamic control. Tough video to attemp — kudos — I end up having to try and explain why compressors are vital.

[mp-ovdh]

best explanation and demonstration of compression i have ever seen. well done!

[santiagogonzalez]

Bro, the intro song was AMAZING. Is it possible to hear it anywhere but this video? Congratulations!

[nothingman]

Thank you for doing this pedal justice; the Mira is definitely right up there with my next pedal options to upgrade my board because it is so universal yet so unique

[jmichaelE]

Just bought one, . Thank you for this video Mark, it's been SUPER helpful.

[chipsterb]

Great explanation of the Ratio control. Even better you are the first to explain the Makeup control. Thanks!

[samizdat]

I play metal and have been running a Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone (1st gen) for about a year and I love it.

[orryfishburne]

Saw the email about this pedal's release today and was intrigued. Glad u got sent one to demo, so i can get a good listen to it. U usually do a great job cover a large amount of ground with your demos. I really want to upgrade my compressor sometime soon. Currently using a Wampler Ego V2, but want to try something thats not a OTA. Was eying the Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio, Empress Compressor mkII, and Collaboration Devices The Compressor, but now i have another good compressor to decide over when the time comes. Lol.

[MaxYoder]

Thank you, Mark! I enjoy your videos a lot.

[yegemusic]

Very good explanation. For me compressor pedal is a must. Subtle used in compressor pedal may not give big difference in small speaker, but once you take it to big stage with big speakers, the difference is very noticeable, at least for me.

[douglasmayhall]

outstanding presentation.. thx for the great effort

[jasoniversen]

Thanks for the video. I always use a compressor but very sparingly. I usually tweak it until I like the sound but it's nice to get some of the controls explained a bit more thoroughly

[annedeoedipus]

How informative your videos are is really helpful. I still use some budget gear (out of necessity!) but I am slowly swapping some out as I can afford it. Compression isn’t the fancy addition to sound of other effects but after this video I know I can’t pretend it’s not essential and something I can just put off.

[robb]

2nd Great Review i've seen in 2 days ! Subscribed.

[kingsecho]

Damn that fender jazz bass is bad ass looking

[JustSomeGuy]

I'm curious, would putting the compressor behind the drive change the dynamics with humbuckers? My compressor (Boss CS-3) doesn't have a blend option, so I'm interested if that would make a difference.