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Post by Brian on Feb 14, 2012 11:50:41 GMT -7
What is your favorite compressor? Or which one do you consider the best?
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Post by jesslm02 on Feb 14, 2012 12:12:49 GMT -7
Wampler Ego Compressor
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Post by mpa93 on Feb 14, 2012 12:14:19 GMT -7
I don't use a compressor anymore, but when I did, the Diamond Compressor was very nice.
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Post by brandonmac on Feb 14, 2012 12:25:22 GMT -7
wampler ego
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Post by DSauls89 on Feb 14, 2012 14:45:09 GMT -7
Wampler Ego.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 15:18:10 GMT -7
Depends what you want. If you want a compressor that says "I'm using a compressor," then the Keeley's the way to go--it's got that classic compressor "pop." If you want one that's more subtle and sounds super organic at a great price, I'd go with the Barber Tone Press. Wampler stuff is great, too, though.
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Post by ruger9 on Feb 14, 2012 16:21:44 GMT -7
+1. Keeley is classic. CAN be subtle, but I do prefer the Barber's clean blend... makes the compressor transparent. I'm getting another compressor soon, and it'll be an ego, because I heard Wampler say the Ego has more low mids going on, is a bit fatter, than the Barber. AND has the ability to be very bright as well, if you want it. Plus it takes up less space.
All 3 are GREAT compressors.
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Post by gibsonguitar1988 on Feb 14, 2012 19:03:17 GMT -7
I use the Keeley 4-knob. Love it. Can be more transparent or super squishy depending on where you set it. I use it for a lead boost, so keep that in mind as I don't do the really smooth thing or the chicken pickin' thing.
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Post by BritInvasion on Feb 14, 2012 19:40:08 GMT -7
Wampler Ego. I went thru 3 compressors before landing on this , extremely adjustable and quiet. I can use humbuckers and dial out any muddiness , blend dry / compressed signal to whatever degree and also has an adjustable attack. I just love this thing. A Rick 12 sounds amazing thru it. Sorry to blather , I just am really happy with it.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Feb 14, 2012 20:45:27 GMT -7
Depends what you want. If you want a compressor that says "I'm using a compressor," then the Keeley's the way to go--it's got that classic compressor "pop." If you want one that's more subtle and sounds super organic at a great price, I'd go with the Barber Tone Press. Wampler stuff is great, too, though. This man tells the truth. I had the Keeley for a bit--it's very high-quality and has "that" sound, but I didn't like the squished feeling all the time (sounds great, but it "feels" weird to me). I now have the Barber and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Haven't tried a Wampler though; the Tone Press pretty much ended my search.
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Post by jesslm02 on Feb 14, 2012 21:06:58 GMT -7
I have a buddy with the keeley. It's high quality and a nice compressor if you want the squished sound. I had the barber and while it was ok there was just something lacking with it. Once I got the ego comp I stopped looking. It can get the squished sound if you want it. The blend knob is amazing, you can blend in your original signal. You can also adjust the attack.
The wampler is THE most versatile compressor on the market. It really fattens up a clean signal and only adds to the core tone. I can't see myself using any other compressor. I've slowly seen it appear on pro players board's ever since it's release.
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Post by BGiannini on Feb 14, 2012 22:50:08 GMT -7
I agree with everything Jessim02 said!!
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Post by southmusic70 on Feb 16, 2012 10:42:43 GMT -7
I use a Barber TonePress and find it to be very good.
You might look elsewhere here; there was a thread a couple of weeks ago where people opined on compressors.
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Post by jayb on Feb 16, 2012 11:22:06 GMT -7
I traded a drive pedal to Eddie for an MXR Custom Comp and I am fairly impressed with it. You have to tweak the internal trim knob, otherwise it can be noisy, but now that I have it dialed in it works really well. A very wide range of compression available. I have to say I really like optical compressors though. Especially the diamond.
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Post by Adam(shaver) on Feb 16, 2012 12:58:23 GMT -7
I love my ego compressor from wampler!
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Post by Brian on Feb 17, 2012 14:20:01 GMT -7
Thanks for all the input guys...I actually had a MXR comp...I now have a Barber Tone Press...but I still find it not to be quite what I'm needing. Ma ybe it's time to try the Wampler Ego.
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Post by ruger9 on Feb 17, 2012 14:39:51 GMT -7
What is it about the Barber you think isn't getting it done for you? As a former Tone Press owner, I'm interested... (my next comp, very soon, will also be the Wampler.)
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Post by riffraff on Feb 17, 2012 18:57:01 GMT -7
I have the Diamond and it's great. Makes everything sound better. Haven't tried the Ego.
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Post by drzplayer on Feb 27, 2012 1:50:12 GMT -7
wampler ego is the only one that has stayed on my pedalboard....they rule!
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Post by sricabla on Feb 27, 2012 6:26:23 GMT -7
RAF Mirage for me. One that you can keep on all the time. Set it and forget it. Subtle, the way I like it.
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Post by TBox on Feb 29, 2012 18:19:04 GMT -7
Wampler Ego Compressor...
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Post by Danny on Feb 29, 2012 18:31:43 GMT -7
I have two:
1. Barber Tone Press, and I ditto everything that has been said about this pedal. You can use the blend function to give a very subtle, organic compression, or crank the sustain and turn the blend CCW to get the Keeley style traditional comp sound, and everything in between.
2. I also have the JangleBox that I use only for the Rickenbackers, and especially for the 12 string for which it was designed. The JB is a FANTASTIC pedal. It'll allow you to nail the Byrds, Beatles, Petty, et al, and sounds glorious. Its Gain and Attack knobs let you tweak it almost in a Tone Press sort of way.
Both are terrific and probably will never leave my board.
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Post by dixiechicken on Mar 2, 2012 8:30:50 GMT -7
DC here!
I have the T-Rex Comp Nova on my board - its a nice one. Clean quiet easy to use.
Cheers: Dixiechicken!
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Post by daveweiner on Mar 4, 2012 11:24:51 GMT -7
I've been using the Maxon CP9Pro+ lately. I like that it has a "reduction" indicator. That, plus it sounds amazing. But as a big fan of Wampler, I definitely will be trying theirs.
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Post by Matt on Mar 4, 2012 14:25:01 GMT -7
I owned a Keeley C4 and had to get rid of it because it cut out a large chunk of my low end. I finally settled on a Diamond Bass Compressor for the extended low end frequency response and a more versatile tilt EQ with switchable frequencies. The Diamond adds fatness and clarity without changing tone, it's super quiet and has a softer compression which I prefer. I can definitely say it's a huge improvement over the Keeley for my style of playing and tone. Here are a couple links I found really helpful when I decided to switch compressors. www.ovnilab.com/index.shtmlwww.ovnilab.com/faq.shtml
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Post by JumpMarine on Mar 10, 2012 17:03:02 GMT -7
I'm on the hunt for a compressor. Can anyone compare the Wampler to the Empress?
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Post by jpz606 on Mar 11, 2012 6:45:32 GMT -7
Im currently using the analog man 3 knob compROSSer. Obviously based on the classic Ross compressor circuit. Mike did a great job with this pedal. It is very subtle and very transparent. I don't use it for that "country pop" but it can do it quite well when set properly. I use it just to level off my sound during rhythm parts. I'm also eyeing up the JHS Pulp n' Peel. Kinda like the built in buffer.
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Post by mark63 on Mar 22, 2012 9:31:50 GMT -7
The Diamond is outstanding for quiet transparent compression. I really like the Analogman Juicer for the squished, slightly overdriven compression. They're a bit noisy with a stratocaster, but that's the nature of an orange compressor.
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Post by Jefferson on Mar 22, 2012 12:32:20 GMT -7
I talked to Stu at Fatsound yesterday about compressors. the one he highly recommended was the FX Engineering RAF Mirage. Said it was on his board and he left it on all the time. Very subtle and transparent. No noise.
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Post by shredtrash on Mar 25, 2012 17:20:38 GMT -7
I like the AM Mini Bi-Comp A LOT! Sonically, I don't think it's any better or worse than the Keeley 2-knob or the Barber Tone Press but the versatility is great. I use the Ross side as a slight boost with mild compression into my Maz 18NR and I use the Juicer side to give me a bit of extra sustain going into my OD and Distortion. Killer pedal!
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