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Old 02-09-2010, 08:44 AM
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Just posted a couple sound clips for the Aguilar TLC

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http://www.aguilaramp.com/tlc_compressor_settings.htm

the TLC is a really killin' compressor pedal... here are some comments i made about it on facebook the other day, for those of you curious about how it sounds:

"it actually has replaced my tl audio tube compressor that i've used for years. it has this smoothness to it that i can only liken to more expensive tube compressors. it definitely has more of a 'vintage' type of sound than something like an aphex punch factory or a fatman. i actually own both of those, as well and did some a/b'ing with them over the last week. it kind of has that bass 'blossoming' quality that makes the tone more expansive and dynamic. used sparingly, it is ultra transparent and is surprisingly quiet. used more heavily, it sounds like you're running your bass through something more similar to an la2a... i'm not saying it's a replacement for an la2a, mind you, but that's the 'flavor' it has, in my opinion if it's run on the heavy side. the threshold and slope controls are very responsive, and you can dial in settings quickly. you can certainly go overboard with the compression if you want to for some added effect, but i typically have been running the threshold at about 50% with my passive basses. what i also like about it is that you don't hear it 'breathe' when it grabs notes. it's very smooth on and off threshold... "

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