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Post by LT on Jan 23, 2020 16:12:15 GMT -7
This may have been discussed in another thread, but let's get an update. I keep my comp "always on" but feel free to respond even if you kick yours on/off.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 23, 2020 17:05:45 GMT -7
I don't use a compressor much, but when I do I usually put it after the drives. That way the drives have the full dynamic range of the guitar signal to do their magic on. The signal is going to get squashed by the drives to some degree or another anyway. Also, the compressor will tend to keep the signal at reasonably the same level when you go from clean to OD. That might be the real deciding factor. If you want a big change in volume when you hit the drive pedal, it needs to be after the compressor. If you want unity gain with the OD on or off, I think it should go before the compressor.
It's going to be something you need to try both ways...how you set up your amp's gain is going to be important too.
Please let us know what you find out.
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Post by Stephen on Jan 23, 2020 17:14:11 GMT -7
I read that Trey Anastasio places his after his drive pedals, so I tried it and I like it better. I keep my compressor on all the time.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jan 23, 2020 18:09:39 GMT -7
Before... because I tried it before, then I tried it after, and I liked it better before. Technical understanding/theory says it should come later, but my hands & ears said otherwise. Go figure.
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Post by StonySparrow on Jan 23, 2020 18:12:46 GMT -7
After here. I'd rather compress the overdrive than overdrive the compression.
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Post by doctorice on Jan 23, 2020 20:17:33 GMT -7
Both
Cali76 sits between JHS AT+ and KingTone Duellist on the board currently. Comp is not an "always on" for me, though.
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Post by Patrick B on Jan 24, 2020 8:08:18 GMT -7
I used to use the Wampler Ego and have it on all the time. When I did I had it first pedal on the board. When it was after my overdrives it would amplify noise from the overdrives.
I was using it just to compress the dynamic range a little and also to get some increased sustain when playing clean. But I have since quit using it altogether and trying to learn to play with the full dynamic range of my amp. It's a different way of playing. I feel the compressor was allowing me to be sloppy with my dynamics and not having it is forcing me to be a better player. And as long as I can manage it (still getting used to it) I get a larger pallet of dynamics and can be more expressive. It does allow for the really loud clunker note however!
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Jan 24, 2020 10:19:12 GMT -7
It is first in the signal chain on my latest board iteration (before drives). always on.
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Post by GT Roger on Jan 24, 2020 11:20:20 GMT -7
I only use mine occasionally, kind of like a boost on clean or slightly dirty. I have it after the overdrive, but before the RYRA Klone.
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Post by helmi on Jan 24, 2020 17:20:28 GMT -7
Before for me, when I've used one.
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Post by tweedforZpeed on Jan 25, 2020 0:56:07 GMT -7
Before... because I tried it before, then I tried it after, and I liked it better before. Technical understanding/theory says it should come later, but my hands & ears said otherwise. Go figure. This
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2020 8:32:37 GMT -7
Neither. Use a real one when you record in the studio. Your amp is a compressor.
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Post by StonySparrow on Jan 25, 2020 9:20:11 GMT -7
Your amp is a compressor.
That's a valid point. So are OD pedals.
I typically only use a compressor for staccato clean rhythms (ie, funk) and additional sustain for high-gain solos.
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Post by LT on Jan 30, 2020 19:28:19 GMT -7
I've decided to keep mine always on (using the blend control) before the drives. I like the clean boost effect it has.
Thanks for the input everyone!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2020 19:57:29 GMT -7
I've never felt the need for one because I'm an OD pedal always-on guy, so I get some compression and added sustain that-a way. If I was playing clean or semi-clean rapid-fire country licks I guess I'd have to get me one, but for now I'm ok without.
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Jan 31, 2020 12:39:59 GMT -7
The music I play takes up a wide dynamic range and without the sound reinforcement a p.a. offers, I like having the compressor always on so i know the quiet stuff will be heard. Also, the added sustain at lower volumes helps to fill out the sound in a 3-piece.
If i was playing 3 barre-chord rock or blues, I would forgo the compressor.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 31, 2020 19:48:35 GMT -7
The music I play takes up a wide dynamic range and without the sound reinforcement a p.a. offers, I like having the compressor always on so i know the quiet stuff will be heard. Also, the added sustain at lower volumes helps to fill out the sound in a 3-piece. If i was playing 3 barre-chord rock or blues, I would forgo the compressor. That there's some sage advice, and it explains why I've never really felt the need for a compressor.
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