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Post by daveyk on Oct 21, 2014 20:43:09 GMT -7
So I'm looking for an always on compressor just to sweeten things up a tad. I didn't get along with my MXR '76 Vintage Dyna Comp (reissue). I was placing it first in my chain and I felt it didn't have nearly enough headroom and it took away a lot of my dynamics. I understand what a compressor does so I know dynamics are going to be lost, but I'd hope that they wouldn't be non existent. I need a compressor that i can leave on and that will sweeten up my clean tone, nothing very colored though. I like simple, nothing with lots of knobs. I'm mainly looking at the Diamond Compressor and the Greer Fish Press. How would these two compare? I haven't found a ton of info on the Greer, but I was really impressed by Curtis Kent's review of it on his youtube channel. What do you guys think?
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Oct 21, 2014 21:34:01 GMT -7
No experience with either you've mentioned, but have had a Barber Tone Press for years.
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Post by daveyk on Oct 21, 2014 21:56:38 GMT -7
No experience with either you've mentioned, but have had a Barber Tone Press for years. Been looking at this one. Seems quite promising with the blend knobby, and all the Barber stuff I've tried has been great!
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Post by muZician on Oct 21, 2014 22:19:11 GMT -7
I have a Diamond and a Keeley. I think the Keeley is what you need
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Post by Easyrom on Oct 21, 2014 23:57:59 GMT -7
I really think you have to give the Rothwell Love Squeeze a look...
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Post by Matt on Oct 22, 2014 2:57:52 GMT -7
I've owned the Diamond, Keeley, Rothwell, Ovni and Empress compressors. The Empress is by far the most versatile and overall best sounding comp I've ever used. It's a truly "always on" comp with great tone sweetening properties. The Diamond was awesome except it doesn't have a blend function or it would have been right up there with the Empress. Was not a fan of the Keeley.
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Post by southmusic70 on Oct 22, 2014 5:44:22 GMT -7
Whatever you do, get one with a blend knob; it will give you a lot more sonic options.
I use a Barber on one board and an Xotic on another; I've also used a Wampler Ego.
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Post by Easyrom on Oct 22, 2014 6:27:26 GMT -7
I've owned the Diamond, Keeley, Rothwell, Ovni and Empress compressors. The Empress is by far the most versatile and overall best sounding comp I've ever used. It's a truly "always on" comp with great tone sweetening properties. The Diamond was awesome except it doesn't have a blend function or it would have been right up there with the Empress. Was not a fan of the Keeley. I'm sure the Empress is great... But 5 knobs is way too much for my taste for what I expect from that tool.
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Post by rcrecelius on Oct 22, 2014 6:40:47 GMT -7
I have an Analogmam compressor that I like to leave on...both knobs at 9 or 10oclock and it is placed after my drive pedals.
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Post by kustom250 on Oct 22, 2014 9:06:16 GMT -7
Whatever you do, get one with a blend knob; it will give you a lot more sonic options. This ^^^ If the Dyna Comp was too much you need a blend knob. Maybe try the newer Xotic ? I'm a big fan of the Analogman Juicer but that's got a fairly strong "voice". I've also had good luck with the Marshall ED-1. But the one I use most is the Dynacomp.
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Post by aufamily on Oct 22, 2014 9:24:10 GMT -7
Whatever you do, get one with a blend knob; it will give you a lot more sonic options. I use a Barber on one board and an Xotic on another; I've also used a Wamplet Ego. I've found the blend knob to be the difference maker when looking for the "always on" approach. Currenty happy with the Wampler Ego.
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Post by daveyk on Oct 22, 2014 15:09:40 GMT -7
Ya I think a blend knob will make a big difference for me. I don't have a lot of real estate on my board to spare so first I think I'll look at the Barber and the Xotic. From the reviews they seem pretty promising and they're not too pricey which is a plus!
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Post by zed on Oct 22, 2014 15:16:15 GMT -7
I have an Xotic comp on my PT-1, good unit, sounds great, compact and priced reasonably.
I use a Diamond on the big board at home, an optical comp will be a lot more subtle. I had a Mooer Yellow comp on the smaller board, an affordable version of the Diamond. I liked that comp too, I just moved it onto another board.
Fairfield Circuitry has a comp out now too for a decent price and small footprint, I may check out one of these down the road.
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Post by deltone on Oct 22, 2014 15:20:51 GMT -7
As others have said, a compressor with a blend knob is definitely the way to go. I have both the Barber Tone Press and the Wampler Ego. Can't go wrong with either one.
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Post by southmusic70 on Oct 22, 2014 19:16:40 GMT -7
Want my Wampler Ego?
PM me.
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Post by smolder on Oct 22, 2014 20:26:33 GMT -7
I've got a keeley 2 knob, and a xotic... the blend knob is great, but those pots are so fats it's really picky when I try and dial it in the same way twice. Maybe I need some stickum. I also have a DIY orange peeler, but it actually works better as a boost.
I'm just now playing with dedicated compressors. Previously I've had two boost and two overdrives on my board... with one of each being the KOT which has some compression built in.
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Post by Stephen on Oct 22, 2014 20:26:45 GMT -7
I use a Strymon OB.1 with my Maz. It is a combination compressor and clean boost. I leave the compressor on all the time. Unlike most Strymon pedals it will run on a 9 volt battery. Great pedal.
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Post by jbrad on Oct 23, 2014 17:22:30 GMT -7
There is an off switch on my Marshall ED-1 compressor? !!!!!
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Post by brayks on Oct 23, 2014 20:38:36 GMT -7
I've been using a Demeter Compulator for years (always on) and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Evens things out quite nicely and is really quite transparent.
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Post by daveyk on Oct 23, 2014 20:48:17 GMT -7
I've been using a Demeter Compulator for years (always on) and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Evens things out quite nicely and is really quite transparent. I'm really liking this one
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Post by daveyk on Oct 23, 2014 20:48:34 GMT -7
I've been using a Demeter Compulator for years (always on) and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Evens things out quite nicely and is really quite transparent. I'm really liking this one
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Post by Luke on Oct 24, 2014 20:16:45 GMT -7
I've read many posts stating that the Barber Tone Press is very transparent and the most natural sounding compressor. I don't own one though, so I can't speak from personal experience.
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Post by Funk#49 on Oct 24, 2014 22:48:48 GMT -7
The Wampler Ego works great. It is an "always on" pedal for me. Having the blend option makes all the difference in the world.
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Post by borz666 (Chris) on Oct 25, 2014 1:35:42 GMT -7
My wampler ego is on all the time. I could get rid of every pedal on my board except that one!
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Post by LT on Oct 25, 2014 8:17:20 GMT -7
I've owned a few compressors and the only two I ever bonded with were the Tone Press and the Carl Martin. I found both to be very transparent and when I did use them, they were 'always on.' The CM is the only one I still have. Ones that have come/gone include AnalogMan BiComp, AM Juicer, Xotic SP, Keeley 2 knob.
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Post by daveyk on Nov 11, 2014 21:52:05 GMT -7
So here's an update on my compressor situation. I went with my gut and got a Greer Amps Fish Press. I'm actually extremely impressed with it. It's very suttle at low commission levels and really sweetens things up just how I'd hoped. My harmonics still come through, smooths things out beautifully, and there's a ton of volume on tap. The fish press is based on the vintage Orange Squeezer circuit. I'm no compressor expert, but this pedal works beautifully with my rig.
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Post by zpilot on Nov 11, 2014 22:33:34 GMT -7
Whatever you do, get one with a blend knob; it will give you a lot more sonic options. I use a Barber on one board and an Xotic on another; I've also used a Wampler Ego. Agree. I have a Wampler Ego Comp on all the time with my 12-string electric.
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