favorite compressor
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karpathion
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Re: favorite compressor
I settled on an A.M.T Guitar Krusher. I like it a lot better than the Boss offerings. I've had a few others through the years, but I've kept this one for almost 3 years now. It's a shame they don't make them anymore.
I settled on an A.M.T Guitar Krusher. I like it a lot better than the Boss offerings. I've had a few others through the years, but I've kept this one for almost 3 years now. It's a shame they don't make them anymore.
karpathion
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Re: favorite compressor
Before. Mines a the begining of my chain.
Before. Mines a the begining of my chain.
Red_Label
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Re: favorite compressor
Depends on what type of compression you want need. For a super country squish (ala Brad Paisley), I liked my Visual Sound Route 66. The MXR DynaComp and Keeley units are also well-regarded for that maximum compression. But for general compression I dig the one on my TC Nova System.
Depends on what type of compression you want need. For a super country squish (ala Brad Paisley), I liked my Visual Sound Route 66. The MXR DynaComp and Keeley units are also well-regarded for that maximum compression. But for general compression I dig the one on my TC Nova System.
mrpinter
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I've been using a Boss CS-3 and while I like the general effect, it does squash my notes and also does something artificial sounding to pick attack. What do ya'll think is the most transparent sounding comp without getting into the high $ stuff? Has anyone tried out the Doubleback SD unit?
I've been using a Boss CS-3 and while I like the general effect, it does squash my notes and also does something artificial sounding to pick attack. What do ya'll think is the most transparent sounding comp without getting into the high $ stuff? Has anyone tried out the Doubleback SD unit?
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Mostly use my old CS-2.....
Have a bunch of different compressors....
Mostly use my old CS-2.....
Have a bunch of different compressors....
crguti
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I have been using the T-Rex Comp Nova. It works great when I use a guitar with piezos (mandatory imo). Now I'm using it with my bass.
It just sound great.
I have been using the T-Rex Comp Nova. It works great when I use a guitar with piezos (mandatory imo). Now I'm using it with my bass.
It just sound great.
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Funkfingers
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Currently enjoying the tc electronics Spectracomp feature in the Staccato '51 bass amp head. (Wondering whether the same technology is available in their pedal range?)
Prefer the MXR Dyna Comp that I bought from Lu B over any Boss standalone pedal that I have ever tried but prefer the built-in compressor/limiter feature of the Boss ME-50B over the MXR. (Sorry, Lu.)
There is a compressor built into the Marshall DBS 7400 head but it leaves much to be desired.
The one that I use most frequently is the trusty ol' dbx 266XL Compressor/Gate rack unit. I like the audio artifacts it produces.
Currently enjoying the tc electronics Spectracomp feature in the Staccato '51 bass amp head. (Wondering whether the same technology is available in their pedal range?)
Prefer the MXR Dyna Comp that I bought from Lu B over any Boss standalone pedal that I have ever tried but prefer the built-in compressor/limiter feature of the Boss ME-50B over the MXR. (Sorry, Lu.)
There is a compressor built into the Marshall DBS 7400 head but it leaves much to be desired.
The one that I use most frequently is the trusty ol' dbx 266XL Compressor/Gate rack unit. I like the audio artifacts it produces.
GuitarStv
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I don't use compression a huge amount . . . mostly for smoothing out funk playing, and the occasional smooth Santanaish solo. The Marshall ED-1's works well for me . . . they can be picked up for pretty cheap and work well. Seems to sound best after the wah and before gain pedals.
I don't use compression a huge amount . . . mostly for smoothing out funk playing, and the occasional smooth Santanaish solo. The Marshall ED-1's works well for me . . . they can be picked up for pretty cheap and work well. Seems to sound best after the wah and before gain pedals.
