ON-DEMAND COMPRESSION WORKSHOP
Finally understand compression.
Mix better this Sunday.
Stop guessing at attack, release, threshold, and ratio.
Inside this practical, console-agnostic workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✓ Get punchier drums without crushing the transients
✓ Keep vocals consistent, present, and natural
✓ Set attack and release based on what you hear
✓ Dial in compression confidently on any console
Join Worship Sound Guy Central today and get instant access to the complete workshop—plus every course, workshop, preset, multitrack, and resource inside the membership.
Watch instantly. Learn at your own pace. Apply it before your next service.
Instant access today. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
✓ 8,000+ churches helped ✓ 20+ countries worldwide ✓ Works On Any Console
✓ 8,000+ churches helped ✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ Works On Any Console
✓ 8,000+ churches helped
✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ Works On Any Console
You sit down at the console.
The compressor stares back.
Threshold. Ratio. Attack. Release. Makeup gain.
You kind of know what the controls do.
Sort of.
You’ve watched the YouTube videos. You’ve copied settings. You’ve turned knobs until something sounded different and called it good.
But if you’re being honest, you’re still guessing.
The vocal still won’t sit consistently. The kick never quite hits the way it does on the records you love. Your mix sounds okay—but it rarely feels finished.
And maybe part of you feels like you should have figured this out by now.
You care about Sunday. You want the mix to sound great because what happens on that stage matters. But no one ever sat you down and gave you a clear, repeatable way to use compression.
Maybe you’re a volunteer—or close to it—learning between a real job, a real life, and another Sunday that is always coming faster than expected.
You’re not behind. You just haven’t had the right training yet.
Inside this workshop, you’ll finally learn what every compressor control is doing, what to listen for, and how to dial it in with intention.
Get instant access to the workshop and everything inside Central.
Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
Here's what most church audio techs get wrong about compression:
A lot of church audio techs think compression is mostly about making things louder, bigger, or more “finished.”
But great compression is really about control, consistency, presence, and shaping the sound intentionally.
It can help a vocal stay present without sounding crushed. It can add punch and consistency to drums. It can control bass without stripping away its energy. And it can help the entire mix feel more polished and connected.
Other techs assume they need expensive plugins or analog outboard gear to get truly great-sounding compression.
Spoiler alert: you don’t.
The compressors already built into most modern digital consoles are incredibly capable when you understand how to use them. Consoles like the X32 even include an 1176-style compressor you can insert directly on a channel—giving you access to that fast, aggressive style of compression without buying another plugin.
The real problem is that most people are taught what the controls are called, but not what to listen for.
So they copy settings from a video, watch the gain-reduction meter, turn knobs until something sounds different, and hope they’re making the mix better.
Eventually, they get frustrated and either give up on compression or settle for “good enough.”
But compression isn’t hard when you have a clear method that connects the controls to what you’re actually hearing.
Let's go from guessing at compression...
To mixing with intention.
Before The Workshop...
After The Workshop...
Get immediate access to the complete Compression Workshop and everything inside Worship Sound Guy Central. Then $29/month.
Cancel anytime.
Start watching immediately and
work through the workshop at your own pace.
Compression:
Beginner to Advanced.
Originally taught live to church audio techs, this complete workshop is now available on demand.
Most compression training either skims the surface or buries you in technical theory that never translates to a real Sunday morning mix.
This workshop does neither.
We start with what compression is actually doing, walk through every control and what to listen for, then show you how to apply it to the channels you mix every week:
•Lead and background vocals
•Kick, snare, and the full drum bus
•Bass guitar
•Acoustic guitar and keys
•Livestream and mix-bus applications
You’ll begin with the fundamentals, then build into more advanced techniques like parallel compression, multiband compression, and intentional mix-bus control.
Whether you’re still learning what attack and release mean or you’ve been mixing for years, you’ll leave with a practical process you can use on any console.
Here's what you get when you join
Worship Sound Guy Central
Get instant access today. Then $29/month.
Cancel anytime.
✓ 8,000+ churches helped ✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ 9.8/10 satisfaction rating
This Workshop Is Included Inside Worship Sound Guy Central
When you start your Central membership, you’ll get instant access to the complete Compression Workshop and downloadable cheat sheet.
But this isn’t a membership built around one workshop.
Central is an ongoing training platform designed to help you keep improving every time you mix.
Each month, we release new practical training on the challenges church audio techs face every Sunday—from vocals, EQ, compression, and effects to livestream mixing, console workflows, team training, and more.
You’ll also unlock the growing library of previous workshops, full-length courses, presets, multitracks, cheat sheets, and a community of church audio techs who understand exactly what you’re working through.
The Compression Workshop is where you can start. Central gives you everything you need to keep growing.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
So... What's Inside Central?
More than just the workshop.
A complete training system for church audio techs.
The Compression Workshop gives you an immediate place to start. Central gives you the training, tools, practice, and support to keep improving every Sunday.
When you join Central you'll get:
Choose Your Plan And
Start Mixing Better This Sunday
Get instant access to the complete Compression Workshop and everything inside Worship Sound Guy Central.
Save $28 on your first payment with any plan.
Choose monthly access for maximum flexibility or save more with an annual membership.
Most Popular!
Individual Access - Monthly
$28 introductory discount applied. Cancel anytime.
$
1
Team Access - Monthly
Includes access for up to 5 team members. Cancel anytime.
$
51
Individual Access - Yearly
Save 29%
Save $101 annually compared with paying monthly—plus an additional $28 off today.
$
219
Best Value!
Team Access - Yearly
Save $250+
Save $251 annually compared with paying monthly—plus an additional $28 off today.
$
669
Trusted by Church Audio Techs Around the World
Real Techs.
Real Churches.
Better Sundays.
“The resources and courses inside Central have been incredibly helpful for our church. It’s also great being part of a community where everyone is working toward the same goal: getting better at what we do.”
Paul D ● Oakbrook Church
“I’ve gotten so much from the monthly workshops. Being able to ask questions and get clear answers makes it easy to go into Sunday with a real plan to improve.”
Aaron E. ● The Well Christian Church
“Johnny and Matt bring so much clarity to concepts that are easily misunderstood. I’d recommend Central to anyone, from a brand new volunteer to someone who has been mixing for years.”
Jesse H ● Greenville Church Of God
“The courses make complicated topics feel simple. Johnny and Matt teach in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to follow and it makes training new team members so much easier.”
Robert P. ● Overcome Church
Or choose any Central plan and save $28 on your first payment.
Real Talk:
Let's address the
elephant in the room.
You’ve likely joined memberships before that sounded promising but quickly became another recurring charge you barely used.
Central is designed differently.
It isn’t a giant content library that leaves you wondering where to begin. It gives you practical training, tools, and resources built around the problems church audio techs actually face every Sunday.
Start with the Compression Workshop. Use the cheat sheet on your next mix. Explore the courses, presets, multitracks, workshops, and community while you’re inside.
Then decide whether Central is helping you mix better.
We’re not asking you just to believe Central will help.
We’re giving you a low-risk way to experience it for yourself.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
✓ 8,000+ churches helped ✓ 20+ countries worldwide ✓ 9.8/10 satisfaction rating
✓ 8,000+ churches helped ✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ 9.8/10 satisfaction rating
✓ 8,000+ churches helped
✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ 9.8/10 satisfaction rating
Meet Johnny & Matt
Church Audio Training From People Who Actually Mix in Churches
Johnny and Matt bring more than 30 years of combined church-audio experience.
We started Worship Sound Guy in 2016 because most audio training fell into one of two categories:
It was so basic that it never helped you move beyond “turn the knobs until it sounds better.”
Or it was built for studio engineers and touring professionals—not volunteers mixing worship on a Sunday morning.
We wanted to create something different.
Our training is practical, step-by-step, and built around the realities of church audio: limited rehearsal time, volunteer teams, changing musicians, livestreams, imperfect rooms, and another Sunday that always arrives quickly.
We serve in churches every week and have also mixed for artists including Leeland, Crowder, Aaron Keyes, and Maverick City Music.
But Central isn’t about collecting impressive credits.
It’s about helping you understand what you’re hearing, make better decisions at the console, and equip your entire team to mix with greater consistency and confidence.
If you care about serving your church well and making Sunday sound better, Central was built for you.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
So... is Central right for you?
This is for you if...
This probably isn't for you if...
Central is built for church audio techs who care about getting better.
Not because the mix has to be perfect, but because Sunday matters.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
FAQ's
Is the Compression Workshop live?
The workshop was originally taught live and is now available on demand inside Worship Sound Guy Central.
You can start watching immediately, pause whenever you need to, and revisit the training anytime while your membership is active.
Will this work for my church?
Yes. The training is built specifically for church audio and applies whether you’re mixing in a small portable church, a large auditorium, or somewhere in between.
The principles are console-agnostic, so you can use them on an X32, M32, Wing, SQ, Avantis, Yamaha, DiGiCo, Waves, or virtually any other digital console.
What exactly do I get when I join?
You’ll get immediate access to:
•The complete on-demand Compression Workshop
•The downloadable Compression Cheat Sheet
•Every course and previous workshop inside Central
•Presets, show files, templates, and practical resources
•The multitrack practice library
•The Central community
•New training added regularly
Can my whole team use Central?
Yes. Team plans include separate access for up to five users.
Each person gets their own login and progress tracking, and you can reassign seats as volunteers rotate on or off your team.
What if I’m a complete beginner?
You’re in the right place.
The workshop begins with the fundamentals and builds step by step, so you do not need a deep technical background to follow it.
What if I already understand compression?
The workshop goes beyond basic definitions and covers practical applications, listening strategies, parallel compression, multiband compression, and mix-bus approaches.
Even experienced mixers should come away with a clearer and more repeatable process.
Will this work with my console?
Yes. The core training focuses on what compression is doing and what you should listen for, rather than relying on settings from one specific mixer.
Central also includes console-specific courses, presets, and show files for many popular digital consoles.
How does the $28 introductory discount work?
Your first payment is reduced by $28, regardless of which plan you choose.
That means:
•Individual Monthly starts at $1, then renews at $29/month
•Team Monthly starts at $51, then renews at $79/month
•Individual Annual starts at $219, then renews at $247/year
•Team Annual starts at $669, then renews at $697/year
Can I cancel anytime?
Monthly memberships can be cancelled from inside your account without calling or emailing us.
Your access will continue through the end of the billing period you already paid for.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Annual plans include the 30-day Sunday Mix Guarantee.
Join Central, use the training, and apply it to your mix. If you do not feel it helped you make a meaningful improvement within the first 30 days, contact us for a refund.
I’d avoid “no questions asked” unless that is literally your policy.
How quickly do I get access?
Immediately.
As soon as you join, you can log into Central and begin watching the Compression Workshop, downloading resources, and exploring the full training library.
How can I contact you?
Use the chat button on the website or send us an email. We personally read and respond to support messages.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
Here's how to get started:
Start Learning in Just a Few Minutes
1. Choose Your Central Plan
Select the individual or team option that fits you best.
Your first payment is reduced by $28, so individual monthly access starts at just $1.
2. Get Instant Access
As soon as you join, you’ll be able to open the Compression Workshop, download the cheat sheet, and explore the full Central training library.
3. Apply It to Your Next Mix
Work through the workshop at your own pace, use the process at your next rehearsal or service, and start making more intentional compression decisions immediately.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central.
Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.
✓ 8,000+ churches helped
✓ 20+ countries worldwide
✓ 9.8/10 satisfaction rating
Start With Compression.
Keep Getting Better Every Sunday.
You do not need another random collection of presets or another video that tells you which numbers to copy.
You need to understand what you are hearing, know what each control is doing, and have a process you can repeat with confidence.
When you join Worship Sound Guy Central, you’ll get instant access to:
•The complete on-demand Compression Workshop
•The downloadable Compression Cheat Sheet
•Every course and previous workshop inside Central
•Presets, show files, templates, and practical resources
•The multitrack practice library
•The Central community
•New training added regularly
Try Central With $28 Off Your First Payment
Individual monthly access starts at just $1 today, then renews at $29/month.
Or choose any other individual or team plan and receive the same $28 introductory discount.
Get instant access to the Compression Workshop
and everything inside Central. Then $29/month. Cancel anytime.