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.

 

[Sam SG]

Ah gotcha. Being as they are meant for mixer insert points. Yea prolly the loop. That may not tame transients big loud peaks as much as mush it up being as it would be compressing the whole preamp section of the amp.
But yea some notes just boom right out at ya and others are quiet.

 

[Zooberwerx]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. One of my favorites is the Seymour Duncan Double Back (discontinued) which shows-up occasionally on secondhand platforms. They're big with obnoxious graphics and sound really good. The successor, the Studio Bass, is also worthy of consideration. Both have blends which are mission-critical IME.


Riis

 

[jeremy]

i really liked my doubleback. i gave it to a buddy who needed it more than i did, i have a vise grip now and it great. i assume the studio bass is equally great

 

[Zooberwerx]

i really liked my doubleback. i gave it to a buddy who needed it more than i did, i have a vise grip now and it great. i assume the studio bass is equally great

Best part is the knobs stay put...they're stiff. If attacked in a venue, you can pull it off your board and seriously injure the assailant. All 3 are my first picks for low-dough compression.

Riis, aka Zooberwerx

 

[Mincer]

Yeah, I am a big fan of the Double Back and the Vise Grip. The VG gets a little more use because of the size.