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Old 03-28-2015, 08:04 PM
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I use an MXR 5-knob Bass Compressor for acoustic and clean electric (and Bass), because it gives about as much control as a rack unit, allowing you to fine tune attack, release, ratio, input and output, as well as the LED gain reduction meter. I also have a dyna-comp, but the 5-knob can get the same sound and so much more.
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Old 03-29-2015, 07:26 AM
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Anyone here use/used a compressor in their electric guitar chain? What brands do you like? What kind of music do you use it for.

I've never had a compressor before but never thought I needed one.
Since you're in Canada you should check out the Diamond Compressor. It's optical and is very easy to use and very transparent. It can also run at different voltages for more headroom and has a unique "tilt" EQ circuit that can be switched off if desired.

It helps to have an idea of what you want it for. More of an effect or always on to smooth out your overall sound. I tend to use them more when recording but do bring mine out for live.

The problem for most musicians with compression is that it is one of the harder processors to use properly. I use higher end rack mount comps in the studio that are fully adjustable. Guitar compressors are usually a series of compromises where the manufacturer decides the compression ration and attack and release times for you.
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:44 AM
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Since you're in Canada you should check out the Diamond Compressor. It's optical and is very easy to use and very transparent. It can also run at different voltages for more headroom and has a unique "tilt" EQ circuit that can be switched off if desired.

It helps to have an idea of what you want it for. More of an effect or always on to smooth out your overall sound. I tend to use them more when recording but do bring mine out for live.

The problem for most musicians with compression is that it is one of the harder processors to use properly. I use higher end rack mount comps in the studio that are fully adjustable. Guitar compressors are usually a series of compromises where the manufacturer decides the compression ration and attack and release times for you.
Diamond makes some great gear, expensive but quality. Great Nova Scotia company.
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The most transparent one out there to my ears is the Barber Tone Press. It uses parallel compression to hide the "pop" at the beginning of the note. For slide I've been looking at the Origin Effects Slide Rig. If you want the pop at the head of the note you can look at the classic MXR Dynacomp.

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I haven't had a lot of love for compressors, I could never really figure out how to fit them into my sound. Nonetheless, I've been thinking about a compressor again for a while given my current tonal needs; still, I didn't want to end up going through a bunch with all of the attendant expense (especially as I close on my first house in a couple of weeks).

There are, however, certain people on this forum whose advice I have learned to take at face value, and Bob is one of them. On the advice posted and linked, I ordered a Barber Tone Press. I only just got it today, but from the first few strums I knew that I had found the missing puzzle piece in my current tonal desires. Thanks, Bob.
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The most transparent one out there to my ears is the Barber Tone Press. It uses parallel compression to hide the "pop" at the beginning of the note. For slide I've been looking at the Origin Effects Slide Rig. If you want the pop at the head of the note you can look at the classic MXR Dynacomp.

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Old 04-22-2015, 06:44 PM
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I haven't had a lot of love for compressors, I could never really figure out how to fit them into my sound. Nonetheless, I've been thinking about a compressor again for a while given my current tonal needs; still, I didn't want to end up going through a bunch with all of the attendant expense (especially as I close on my first house in a couple of weeks).

There are, however, certain people on this forum whose advice I have learned to take at face value, and Bob is one of them. On the advice posted and linked, I ordered a Barber Tone Press. I only just got it today, but from the first few strums I knew that I had found the missing puzzle piece in my current tonal desires. Thanks, Bob.
Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad to have been of assistance!

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I have a Mad Professor Forest Green hand-wired... It has a flip switch for compression versus sustain. I tend to use it most of all on the sustain setting; it moves the compression from the attack phase to the decay allowing you to use all your pick dynamics but have a screamingly great sustain to your tone. It's rare for me to not have that little gem turned on. (For what it's worth, I tried Keeley's and Diamonds before settling on the Mad Prof).
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Back in the day before power supplies, I'd use an MXR Dynacomp with an almost-dead 9V battery, which gave it a nice edge. Tried a new Dynacomp with the power sag on a power supply, but it just didn't seem the same (memories had enhanced the tone of years gone by perhaps?).

Now I use an Analogman Bi-CompROSSor which I really like. It actually works really well with distortion or overdrive.
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Old 04-23-2015, 05:13 AM
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...(memories had enhanced the tone of years gone by perhaps?)
Or, the older I get the better I was...

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... I've been looking at the Origin Effects
Hadn't come across Origin Effects before. Interesting looking products. Cracked me up when I saw their logo though; that's the old style British Railways station name sign design... I see they use the related 'arrow' design, too. Instantly knew they were a British company

Have you used the 1176 compressor they make?
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Old 04-23-2015, 02:40 PM
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i never thought i'd need a compressor either. then i bought an digitech istomp and tried the compressor. now it is in my chain.

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I use 2. First is a HBE CPR and second a Janglebox JB2. The HBE CPR can be found used for $120 or so and they are really great.
I have Janglebox too.. I love it.. I use it with my Carbon Copy delay,.. It's a great combo especially running thru the effects loop..
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Have you used the 1176 compressor they make?
I haven't. I've used the real thing but not theirs.

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Visual Sound Route 66 (comp/overdrive) is hands down the best I've used.
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Just picked up a Wampler Ego compressor. Very transparent tonewise thanks to the blend control. Works great on single coil and humbuckers. Highly recommended!
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