Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

[Steve Mavronis]

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.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

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.

 

[Dave Locher]

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.

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

 

[Steve Mavronis]

Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

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.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Boost and Compressor Before and After Overdrive

I agree, those faceplates look great.