Compressor?

[Demanic]

I use a Keeley Limiting Amplifier because I can control the ratio, threshold and make up gain like a studio unit. But the OP mentioned 'snap' and IME to retain snap, you need a compressor that has either a knew control or attack control to allow a bit of the initial signal through before the comp kicks in. Parallel or blend compression would also work for this.

Either the 2 or 4 knob Keeley original have always been able to give plenty of snap. But more for chickn' pickin' then send the amp into overdrive. Not that they can't do that if you turn up the level.

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[Securb]

Just saying....

[Aceman]

If I'm using a comp for a solo boost - great idea especially with single coils cool. If I'm using it for general compression, I can't use it for a "solo boost" and a general compression at the same time. Unless I bend over and turn the knob. If I like a boost "always on" to do a little push, and general compression, then, yeah. Most comps can do that simultaneously.

I will say that I have been digging my Wampler Ego Compressor.

And BEER$ - Yes, there is no such thing as cheating. There is good sound and not good sound. The end. Period. You get this in martial arts a lot. "Oh - he used a trick!" No - he actually knows what he is doing. And it worked.

[Aceman]

Just saying....

I'm gonna try and interpret that...whatever it is!?!?!?!

There is a cut/boost at around some frequency with some specific Q - High pass and low pass

There is a Bass and treble shelf EQ also, and some amount of compression. Can't tell what the hell the trim knob does.

I guess with the Gate "on" it kicks in an amount of compression when the Bass/treble gets to a threshold on the lower knobs. Can I set the comp to Boost or lower the frequency in question at the top???

[Demanic]

If I'm using a comp for a solo boost - great idea especially with single coils cool. If I'm using it for general compression, I can't use it for a "solo boost" and a general compression at the same time. Unless I bend over and turn the knob. If I like a boost "always on" to do a little push, and general compression, then, yeah. Most comps can do that simultaneously.

I will say that I have been digging my Wampler Ego Compressor.

And BEER$ - Yes, there is no such thing as cheating. There is good sound and not good sound. The end. Period. You get this in martial arts a lot. "Oh - he used a trick!" No - he actually knows what he is doing. And it worked.

Um, that's why you do this. Most of the combinations of dirt that you can imagine. Hmm, what if I got a multi-switcher?
It would equal a Dirt Clod.

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[LesStrat]

My first pedal was a Dynacomp. I still have it.

[Demanic]

My first pedal was a Dynacomp. I still have it.

When I started playing again and was mainly playing bass, I got a CS-3.

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[El Dunco]

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And BEER$ - Yes, there is no such thing as cheating. There is good sound and not good sound. The qend. Period. You get this in martial arts a lot. "Oh - he used a trick!" No - he actually knows what he is doing. And it worked.

I know, I didn’t agree with that statement either. If I built a good compressor that let you switch between two different compression levels, would you be interested?

[GuitarStv]

I know, I didn’t agree with that statement either. If I built a good compressor that let you switch between two different compression levels, would you be interested?

Depends how awesome the settings are. :P

[Demanic]

I know, I didn’t agree with that statement either. If I built a good compressor that let you switch between two different compression levels, would you be interested?

Two different levels? What about one controlled by a multi axis expression pedal?
Too much, I know.

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[Aceman]

I know, I didn’t agree with that statement either. If I built a good compressor that let you switch between two different compression levels, would you be interested?

A compressor that had like four modes foot switchable (and presentable) would be cool:

Comp / Sus

High High - Say an overpuinchy single coil guitar
High Low - Loud pickup with brutal mids or something (I'd use that for acoustic)
Low High - Even toned axe that needs sustain for solos (Strat solos)
Low Low - "transparent 'something is there but don't know what tones.

[El Dunco]

A compressor that had like four modes foot switchable (and presentable) would be cool:

Comp / Sus

High High - Say an overpuinchy single coil guitar
High Low - Loud pickup with brutal mids or something (I'd use that for acoustic)
Low High - Even toned axe that needs sustain for solos (Strat solos)
Low Low - "transparent 'something is there but don't know what tones.

How about an analog compressor that has digital control features (meaning not in the signal path) so you could save presets however you like with a couple of footswitches to recall as many as you save?

I’ve seen the same thing done in other effects that kept the actual signal path analog but had presets and MIDI compatibility and everything. There’s an overdrive that does something similar.

[Ascension]

Re: Compressor?

The Vise Grip is more transparent than the Boss, which is why I like it. It isn't so much an 'effect' except for the extreme settings. The blend knob is really the big deal here. The Boss always seemed way overbearing, and I could never find a balance that I liked.

Depends on how you want to use it. I have a number of Compressors and keep coming back to the Boss CS 3 for some things because i do want that color and squish for some things like clean country solo tones. For other uses I prefer a more transparent compressor with a blend like my Extotic and Wampler. Right tool for the job.

[Ascension]

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I will say that I have been digging my Wampler Ego Compressor.

For a solid and very transparent compressor I really like mine. I use it mostly for cleans to give me some sustain fatten up and level my tone with little squish and color. One of my favorite compressors.