Compressor comparison/opinions?

[Coma]

Empress makes a very nice one. I hear very good things about the Keeley Compressor Pro. Diamond, Carl Martin, Walrus audio make great options as well. Origin effects is the gold standard. I currently use the DryBell Unit 67 and quite like it.

Just caught wind of the Empress mk II the other day. Prohibitively expensive, but I'd love to give it a try once they start appearing on the second hand market.

[Gtrjunior]

I love the Vise Grip and the BYOC 5 Knob compressor. i find a blend knob really helps maintain the initial attack of the note. I tend to like compression on acoustic guitar, too.

I also have the Vise Grip. Excellent compressor.

[beaubrummels]

Is that the newer model that they make?

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I'm using this one:

https://robertkeeley.com/product/gc-2-limiting-amplifier-compressor/

[Demanic]

This for guitar.

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[misterwhizzy]

I think I'm going to build Aion's Aurora project. I found a matte green enclosure at Tayda, so I can call it the Military Press. It's basically an improved version of the DynaComp.

[eclecticsynergy]

My boards use two comps - one as an effect and a subtler one downstream, so clean backlines can feel more like a pushed tube amp.

Big board has the Barber Tone Press for squeezing and a Unit67 after the drives - extra handy since it also gives me a master EQ that's far more musical than what the amps offer.

Small board has the Bearfoot Pale Green for an effect, and a Rothwell Love Squeeze for feel. The Pale Green is fairly gentle in terms of audible squeezing but works fine for my tastes; I don't need anything too squashy.

Also have the 6-knob VFE White Horse on a minimalist blues board. Pretty unique compressor with theusual blend, sustain, & level, plus knobs for bass cut, response speed, and a Drive control that adds grit right in the comp circuit.

[jimzucco]

I just grabbed a JHS 3 series compressor and I love it.