Considering Bass Compressor

[Snake Aces]

Let us know how the OC-5 works out for you. There's a bit of a learning curve to them

Yeah, I will learn to use it better as time goes on.

 

[Sam SG]

On the subject of bass compression.
Ive been thinking our bands bassist may benifit from some compression.
I have 3 unused older Dbx blackface 166 2ch comps I took outta the PA rack.
Would these work as compression on a bass amp?
And best infront or in the FX loop?

 

[Snake Aces]

I don't know the answer to whether that will work for your bassist. But, I do know that bass compression is usually best direct to the bass. I run into my Cali76 before anything else in my bass effects chain.

 

[Snake Aces]

Wah is the only effect I would put in front of a compressor. I do not currently have a wah for bass, but I used to.

 

[Mincer]

For bass, put the compressor first. Also, as far as your DBXs working, check if they are line (most likely) or instrument level.

 

[uOpt]

On the subject of bass compression.
Ive been thinking our bands bassist may benifit from some compression.
I have 3 unused older Dbx blackface 166 2ch comps I took outta the PA rack.
Would these work as compression on a bass amp?
And best infront or in the FX loop?

I don't know what sounds better but keep in mind that you can only put it in front if it has a high impedance input, assuming a passive pickup bass.