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Post by fingersmcginty on Aug 24, 2022 6:02:57 GMT -7
Hello. Is the guitar volume pot effective when using a compressor pedal?
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Aug 24, 2022 6:22:17 GMT -7
Short answer--yes, it still can bring your input-gain level up & down for some dynamics, provided that your compressor isn't set as a hard-limiter with its output volume set fairly low. (That would not be a real common setup, but it's done sometimes.)
Often guitarists will set their compressor to "barely there" where it's not an obvious effect--in this case, you can still use the guitar's volume for some overall dynamic control.
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Post by LT on Aug 24, 2022 13:58:15 GMT -7
I use a compressor "always on" and can definitely still use the GV. Unless you want the squash of, say, a Dyna Comp, get one with a "blend" control. I set mine for a fairly high amount of compression but dial in a generous amount of dry signal with the blend. I find the comp sits very nicely in the background but still adds sustain when I want it.
I recommend the Cali76, the Carl Martin Honey Comp and the Barber Tone Press, which was the first comp I saw with the blend control many years ago.
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Post by loucardguitar (Johnathan) on Aug 24, 2022 15:29:39 GMT -7
I concur with Lou. Make sure you get a compressor that has some sort of blend control. That helps you to keep your dynamics. I use the Origin Effect Cali76 Compact Deluxe. And it's quite transparent. Just adds a little bit of that special sauce and gives me a bit of a boost. The only time I don't really use the compressor is when I'm using a fuzz. Don't really care for the compressor with the fuzz. But otherwise I always have it on.
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Post by southmusic70 on Aug 24, 2022 17:45:06 GMT -7
+++++Barber Tone Press I have the older (larger) one and the newer (smaller one with 2 toggles) one on two separate boards. I think the blend control is the whole story.
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Post by fingersmcginty on Aug 25, 2022 3:02:48 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies....Just got a dyna comp and liking it so far. I'm setting it with the 2 pointers looking at each other. I like the simplicity of it plus it's a decent price. I like it on all the time.
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Post by adam on Aug 25, 2022 15:23:10 GMT -7
+1 on the cali76, though I have the dual one. Agree on blend control being pretty key.
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Post by doctorice on Aug 27, 2022 15:57:48 GMT -7
Fwiw, another thumbs up for the Cali76. I sold my original early 1970s Dyna Comp once I go the Cali. (Yes, it's expensive, but it is really well built and very tweakable.)
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Post by fingersmcginty on Aug 28, 2022 3:11:32 GMT -7
Ok ...i'll look into the cali
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Post by fingersmcginty on Aug 30, 2022 11:02:32 GMT -7
I just bought one ....I will report back
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Post by Rockerfeller on Aug 30, 2022 19:40:34 GMT -7
I have the Barber Tone Press, the old one, and a DynaComp. The Barber is great for an always on kind of thing. But I think the Dynacomp does country better. Sometimes I have them both on my board at the same time. But right now I just have the TP
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Post by fingersmcginty on Sept 2, 2022 8:52:51 GMT -7
should the compressor always be first in line or should my muff pi russian go before it?
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Post by loucardguitar (Johnathan) on Sept 2, 2022 15:50:53 GMT -7
should the compressor always be first in line or should my muff pi russian go before it? I personally have my compressor after fuzz before OD. But I would say try it both ways and see what you like best. Some people have their compressor toward the end. It's just a matter of what type of effect you want it to have on your tone. By placing it closest to the front the rest of your effects are affecting your compressed tone. The further down the line you put the compressor you're compressing your affected tone. Which can be a little noisier. Most people have it before most gain pedals other than like a germanium fuzz. With a muff you would probably be ok with the compressor in front of it though.
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Post by fingersmcginty on Sept 3, 2022 2:22:18 GMT -7
Yeah I tried the compressor before the fuzz and don't like it. It's a bit better with the fuzz before compressor but i lie it best with compressor off when fuzz is on. It's a pity because i was just leaving the dyna comp on all the time with my previous board setup without the fuzz. The volume knob and picking dynamics really affet the tone from the fuzz and I'm liking that.
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Post by fingersmcginty on Sept 27, 2022 11:37:49 GMT -7
The pedal arrived. I just leave it on all the time but tbh i haven't a clue when it comes to compression. How should i set it? My run is nash tele to tuner ...cali 76...lizard legs boost....ocd...delay...reverb...dr z cure. I'm playing with a new band tomorrow and haven't used the cure or this pedal in that situation yet.
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Post by adam on Sept 27, 2022 15:33:19 GMT -7
Just set it to where you think it sounds good and don't overthink it. And yes, it's one of those odd things that it just seems to sound better with it on, at least at cleanish amp settings. You'll probably know more when you play with the band. In general, if you feel too squashed, allow the blend to allow more clean signal through. Some people swear by running them at 18v, but I don't know if it really makes that much difference.
Andy Timmons leaves his compressor on all the time, and at a level really pushing the amp too. Works pretty good for him.
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Post by LT on Sept 28, 2022 8:33:50 GMT -7
I agree w Adam.....if it sounds good then it is good.
I used to keep my 76 always on and I also use a Cure. I used a fairly quick attack (knob 1-2 o'clock) and slower release (1-2). Blend was on about 11. In general, I dial up a fairly squished sound then regulate it with the Blend.
It was providing a pretty good lift with these settings.
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