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  • #16
    Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

    For reference this is what I had been running high compression only through the clean and it just wasn't cutting it.

    Running lighter compression into the OD then my clean made a HUGE difference!
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    • #17
      Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

      I was experimenting with putting my clean boost before my overdrive and it has a more saturated tone. I tried my compressor too into my overdrive but that was too noisy.

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      • #18
        Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

        I always use the compressor before the overdrive. Granted, I don't use any overdrive more saturated than a Tube Screamer, but it works for me.
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        • #19
          Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

          Originally posted by Demanic View Post
          I usually run compression before of or distortion and a clean boost after.

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          That's my preferred method too.

          You can use the boost to boost volume this way, and use the compressor to make the distortion sound smoother. Or you can crank the volume of the compressor to get a very thick distortion with a different character.

          Boost works well before an OD, where you get a light and heavy distortion thing happening . . . but compression after distortion has never really worked for me.
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          • #20
            Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

            Originally posted by Demanic View Post
            I originally bought my CS-3 for bass.

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            I always used a BOSS CS for bass gigs until I got super overkill and started using a rack mount Joe Meek for a couple years (way overkill BTW)

            I love the way the bass doesn't "get away" from you on certain notes below Low A with a compressor
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            • #21
              Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

              Well I'm back to this setup with my from-scratch DIY Comp/OD builds, leaving the Boost for solo increased volume. Somehow I get a pretty decent saturated tone with this configuration into my 6W tube amp. The Noise Gate is optional depending on the pedal's gain levels. FYI this is an older pic with the last Delay pedal into the amp's FX loop. Currently it's all straight through because I switch between my 6W and 1W amp - which doesn't have an FX loop.

              Last edited by Steve Mavronis; 12-04-2019, 06:20 PM.

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              • #22
                Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

                Originally posted by Demanic View Post
                And why no compression before distortion?

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                Distortion IS compression.


                I can see how it would work before an Overdrive. But once you slam all the peaks to 11, no need for compression.
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                • #23
                  Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

                  Originally posted by Steve Mavronis View Post
                  Well I'm back to this setup with my from-scratch DIY Comp/OD builds, leaving the Boost for solo increased volume. Somehow I get a pretty decent saturated tone with this configuration into my 6W tube amp. The Noise Gate is optional depending on the pedal's gain levels. FYI this is an older pic with the last Delay pedal into the amp's FX loop. Currently it's all straight through because I switch between my 6W and 1W amp - which doesn't have an FX loop.

                  How'd you make those faceplates? They look great!

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                  • #24
                    Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

                    Originally posted by Dave Locher View Post
                    How'd you make those faceplates? They look great!
                    They were made out of free samples from a company called ID Mark. They are "photosensitive, water processed imaging material for creating custom signs, labels, nameplates, and decals in less than five minutes." The metal stickers were UV etched with my labeling design. My dad at the time worked in electronics and etched my PCB layouts and the faceplates. It was either that or silkscreen or decals.
                    Last edited by Steve Mavronis; 12-05-2019, 11:14 AM.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

                      I agree, those faceplates look great.
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