Edgar Allan Presley
Friend of Leo's
I'm pretty happy with a Jackson Audio Blossom, an optical compressor that can be quite subtle and just generally sounds good.
Your favorite compressor and experiences
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loudboy
Tele-Holic
I had a vintage Dynacomp, but it really has a sound, and I was looking for something that just evened things out and was more transparent.
Went with an Xotic SP and love it.
I use it on Low, with the left knob at noon and the right one at 2:00. Does just what I need it to do. I use it for clean only, turn it off when I turn on the OD.
Went with an Xotic SP and love it.
I use it on Low, with the left knob at noon and the right one at 2:00. Does just what I need it to do. I use it for clean only, turn it off when I turn on the OD.
johnnylaw
Friend of Leo's
I’ve played a number of comps over the years. The one thing I’ve found in common is that “less is more”.
I’ll start with the low setting, raise it gradually while playing until I can hear it. I then back it off a little.
Note: This will not give that pop, clank, squashed “effect compression”. That is a specialized rather than generalized application.
I have not had the pleasure of playing an optical build though. One must have something to look forward to in life.
I’ll start with the low setting, raise it gradually while playing until I can hear it. I then back it off a little.
Note: This will not give that pop, clank, squashed “effect compression”. That is a specialized rather than generalized application.
I have not had the pleasure of playing an optical build though. One must have something to look forward to in life.
Platefire
Friend of Leo's
Under the heading of experiences, I had years ago a TC Electronics Sustain/Parametric EQ that was pretty amazing. I mostly used it for recording but wish I still had it. I think the original version sells for big bucks these days.
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The TC Electronic Sustain + Parametric Equalizer is one of the most popular vintage guitar effects. It features sustain, gain, center (frequency) and function adjustment. Incredibly versatile, the pedal is capable of smooth, subtle compression to lengthy, otherworldly sustain.
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codamedia
Poster Extraordinaire
I have always loved the sound and feel of my Tele or Strat through a BOSS CS-2.
The CS-3 gets a little plunky for my liking, as do the Dyna Comp, Keeley and many others. Blend controls (when available) help with this, but IMO... the CS-2, when used subtly, does not need a blend. It just provides a little voodoo to the signal.
As with most stomp compressors - I find even the CS-2 is not capable of getting subtle enough for use with humbuckers (IMO of course).
The CS-3 gets a little plunky for my liking, as do the Dyna Comp, Keeley and many others. Blend controls (when available) help with this, but IMO... the CS-2, when used subtly, does not need a blend. It just provides a little voodoo to the signal.
As with most stomp compressors - I find even the CS-2 is not capable of getting subtle enough for use with humbuckers (IMO of course).
I've got Keeley's Compressor Pro. I like the ability to see when the compression kicks in and then to what degree.
Telecaster88
Tele-Afflicted
Anyone out there have experience with both the Dyna Comp Deluxe and the Keeley four knob? Control-wise they seem identical. I have the DCD and love it, but can't help but wonder if the Keeley offers any improvement.
Not hugely experienced with compressors, but I use a Cali 76 CD and can get it to blend with the raw tone in a really subtle way, it doesn't seem to color the tone and I forget that it's on until I turn it off and notice it then. There's no discernable squish to my ear. It's kind of a "more" pedal when it's set that way for lack of a better word.
It can squish if you want to, too.
I really like it.
It can squish if you want to, too.
I really like it.
