Compressor?
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NegativeEase
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Re: Compressor?
I would argue that a really good quality compressor output stage is of equal or greater quality as clean boost that an average OD as a clean boost -because it HAS TO BE in order to make up the gain without adding to the S/N ratio. So if space is a concern, then I'd say it's a good call to want both in one. If space isn't an issue, Ace has a point.
I would argue that a really good quality compressor output stage is of equal or greater quality as clean boost that an average OD as a clean boost -because it HAS TO BE in order to make up the gain without adding to the S/N ratio. So if space is a concern, then I'd say it's a good call to want both in one. If space isn't an issue, Ace has a point.
PFDarkside
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Re: Compressor?
I have pretty limited experience with compressors, I’ve had the Keeley 4-knob for over a decade and more recently a Wampler Ego. Both are based on Dyna Comp style compression, so pretty in-your-face. Blend helps pull it back a little, but I use them for a compressed clean tone. They both sound great for that.
I have pretty limited experience with compressors, I’ve had the Keeley 4-knob for over a decade and more recently a Wampler Ego. Both are based on Dyna Comp style compression, so pretty in-your-face. Blend helps pull it back a little, but I use them for a compressed clean tone. They both sound great for that.
TwilightOdyssey
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Re: Compressor?
I have a Philosopher's Tone as well; great pedal! It's my go-to when tracking bass guitar.
chadd
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I bought Donner Compressor Pedal mainly for the lower octaves, on both violin and guitar. My little practice amp couldn't quite handle the bass, but in band practice with a big PA the sounds are amazing, violin sounded like it was accompanied by cello and double bass - so of course, I tried the Game of Thrones theme tune... like a full orchestra! There are many more options on the internet. you can see a few in the pics, I have 4 Donner pedals on my pedal board and have another now. Even my Pedalboard and power supply are Donner, I think the company is just awesome.
El Dunco
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I’ve always found the simple Boss CS-2 to be pretty no-frills comp, good at getting a transparent sound from.
Cracks me up so much remembering when this guy told me that they’re for “compensating for uneven playing” like there’s no legitimate practical artistic use for them, that any AE who puts a compressor on a channel strip is “cheating” and I could magically transform a sub-optimal guitar track by compressing it to hell… no-one will ever know!
IME, the opposite is true because if that compressor is heavy enough to drastically level out velocity so much, so much as a string quietly ringing out is going to be even more obvious.
Cracks me up so much remembering when this guy told me that they’re for “compensating for uneven playing” like there’s no legitimate practical artistic use for them, that any AE who puts a compressor on a channel strip is “cheating” and I could magically transform a sub-optimal guitar track by compressing it to hell… no-one will ever know!
IME, the opposite is true because if that compressor is heavy enough to drastically level out velocity so much, so much as a string quietly ringing out is going to be even more obvious.
beaubrummels
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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 knee 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.
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Demanic
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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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Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
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.
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
I am your doctor of love!
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
PenultimateTone Member
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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Demanic
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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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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
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Demanic
PenultimateTone Member
Two different levels? What about one controlled by a multi axis expression pedal?
Too much, I know.
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