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Post by riffraff on Feb 1, 2007 13:26:59 GMT -7
I don't own a compressor, but I have a Pod that I use primarily for silent practice. I noticed that I like the Delay + compressor effect on the pod much better than the delay alone. Anyone out there have any opinions on using the two together instead of just a delay on its own? I plan to get a new delay and am now thinking that I should get a compressor too.
I had a Maxon compressor for a few days once, but returned it because I didn't notice any difference, but I didn't have a delay at that time.
Also wondering where in the chain a compressor should go. Thanks.
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Post by kledbet on Feb 1, 2007 14:22:51 GMT -7
I'd try a Keeley compressor, and put it before the delay.
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Post by jvdunne on Feb 1, 2007 14:34:49 GMT -7
A comp. is a very gentle effect, unless you turn it way up. A comp. smooths out the highs and lows, vol.-wise. I basically keep my Keeley Comp. on all the time, and I keep it as the first effect in my pedalboard. I find it really makes the notes pop off the fretboard, and using the Level control sort of functions as a boost. I absolutely recommend the inclusion of a comp. into your signal chain. Good luck with this. John
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Post by jb on Feb 1, 2007 16:33:30 GMT -7
I just added a Barber Tone Press and have it first in the chain and my delay last in the chain. Agree with John on his description. It sounds similar to my RC Booster unless you crank up the compression level and sustain. It sounds good with the delay.
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Post by deltone on Feb 1, 2007 16:39:44 GMT -7
+1 for the Barber TP.
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Post by riffraff on Feb 1, 2007 16:57:00 GMT -7
I'm glad you mentioned the Barber! That was the one I was thinking about. The Keeley is out of my budget. JB, are you saying that the Tone Press can act as a booster? I was thinking about getting an RC to go with my BB but now I'm wondering if I would need it. I didn't consider the Tone Press as a booster.
I was also wondering if any of he delays have built in compression. I noticed my BB seems to have some compression at certain settings.
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Post by jb on Feb 2, 2007 7:30:44 GMT -7
To my ears, the Barber Tone Press sounds great as a clean boost. When I set it that way, I could not hear any real difference between that and the RC Booster. Together they work great since you can set the Tone Press up the way you like it and still use the RC as a clean boost. The Tone Press seems very versatile and I am happy I added it to the chain. I use a T Rex Replica for delay and I don't notice any built in compression.
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Post by mudskipper on Feb 2, 2007 9:55:41 GMT -7
I don't own a compressor, but I have a Pod that I use primarily for silent practice. I noticed that I like the Delay + compressor effect on the pod much better than the delay alone. Anyone out there have any opinions on using the two together instead of just a delay on its own? I plan to get a new delay and am now thinking that I should get a compressor too. I had a Maxon compressor for a few days once, but returned it because I didn't notice any difference, but I didn't have a delay at that time. Also wondering where in the chain a compressor should go. Thanks. well, the compressor on POD works more like a gain booster when set to low compression ratio. it also smooths out the OD sounds and the increase in gain/volume is pretty noticeable at low settings (i'm talking about the first 2 levels of POD compressor). you mean to say that you didn't hear the effect at any settings at all with your old Maxon? when set to maximum effect, i don't know why you wouldn't hear the volume increase and the "squash" of the effect unless you had a broken one. compressor should generally go before OD/Distiortion and MOD effects, generally in the beginning of your sig chain. only exception would be when/if you have an auto-wah/envelop filter. then put it after AW/EF. i used to have Keeley 2 knob comp and didn't like it at all. it sounded too glassy for me. i also didn't like the fact that it didn't have a tone and attack controls.
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 2, 2007 10:24:34 GMT -7
I used to use a compressor and a delay at the same time into a Fender Leslie (Vibrotone). That was a super sweet sound on R & B and rock ballads.
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Post by tjstrat on Feb 2, 2007 18:14:24 GMT -7
The FK-1 from Teese is a pretty good compressor, via Musictoyz at about $80.00. Turn the inside trim all the way counterclockwise and let her rip. I sent my second mini bicomp back to Analog Mike because the Teese was enough.
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Post by dew on Feb 3, 2007 21:14:25 GMT -7
I do alot of chicken picken and I use a comp. and delay almost all of the time. You don't need a super high dollar one either. Right now I have a Boss CS2 and a DD3 and I have used them for years, I can't afford boutique at the moment even though I wouldn't mind trying one. I think Vince Gill uses boss, so if its good enough for him its good enough for me. But you have got to watch how much you squash the notes with your comp. To much squash and you may not be cutting through very well in the mix, especially if things [drummers] are getting loud. You will think that it sounds great onstage but out front it may sound better without it. Ask someone out front which way they prefer your sound, with or without it. I am trying to wean myself off of it a little just because of that. I'm not saying that you shouldn't use them because they do fatten things up and make levels even and it will give a nice pop,but don't get carried away and squash your tone to much and don't get addicted to them the I am. Hood Luck, Dew
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