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EBS MultiComp
|    | 38 | 38.00% | |
Maxon Nine Series Compressor Pro+
|    | 20 | 20.00% | |
Something else (name it in a single reply)
|    | 42 | 42.00% |
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06-25-2008, 03:05 AM
| | |  Bass Compressor: EBS Or Maxon? Vote!
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Ok give your vote... Alternatively you can say something about these two, or you can suggest something else. |
06-25-2008, 05:12 AM
| | | OMG anyone else?  |
06-25-2008, 07:28 AM
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06-25-2008, 07:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | Ok then, Trex Squeezer.
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06-25-2008, 08:28 AM
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EXAR pedals rep for North & Central America | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR | | | MBRV, you haven't told us what you are trying to achieve with the compressor. For example, the EBS is capable of adding more warmth via the tubesim mode, and the multiband mode is very useful for slappers and others who go from high notes to low notes very quickly. But the Maxon is capable of a much greater amount of compression and peak limiting, and is more "high fidelity".
Another thing is I see the EBS for sale "used" all the time at very reasonable prices, while the Maxon rarely shows up used.
They're both excellent of course, but either way, depending on your actual compression needs/wants I might recommend something completely different. |
06-25-2008, 05:11 PM
| | | | boss lmb3, if its good enough for Richard Bona i think youll be alright with it!
i have used one for years, wicked pedal, nothing comes close untl you get to a DBX 160a |
06-26-2008, 05:28 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atascocita,TX. | | | first time..
and only time to ever try out a compressor, mostly based on Bongo's great reviews. I went for the EBS multicomp and its really helpe me with my tone and amp clipping issue I had. Im still learning to use the pedal each time at gigs but I can def say its helped me. Beginners luck maybe?  |
06-26-2008, 02:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Maine | | | maxon for me. great pedal, with great transparent compression. keeps things smooth for me, i never turn it off
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06-26-2008, 02:38 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | FMR Really Nice Compressor. Amazingly quiet for a $175 comp, very musical.
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06-26-2008, 02:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Loma Linda, CA | | | Electroharmonix Black Finger |
06-26-2008, 02:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MHensleyJr  Electroharmonix Black Finger | +1 EHX blackfinger
people will tell you its noisy but mine is very quiet and it sounds so deep and warm. |
06-26-2008, 02:56 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toms River, NJ | | | Maxon....
Maxon.... I like the transparent, high fidelity qualities of the pedal....I had the EBS at one time and I like the Maxon better....Nice Pedal for Slapping....Good luck finding one used, but I was able to get mine new for under 200....Alot, I know, but well worth it...
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06-26-2008, 05:27 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Barbara County | | | Something Else...
Demeter Compulator...'nuff said.
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06-27-2008, 08:21 AM
| | | | I've heard many good things about Demeter Compulator but i will reply as soon as i think about what exactly i need in a compressor. |
06-27-2008, 08:25 AM
| | | | Another vote for Demeter. |
06-27-2008, 08:33 AM
|  | The deepest grooves take time | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bongomania MBRV, you haven't told us what you are trying to achieve with the compressor. For example, the EBS is capable of adding more warmth via the tubesim mode, and the multiband mode is very useful for slappers and others who go from high notes to low notes very quickly. But the Maxon is capable of a much greater amount of compression and peak limiting, and is more "high fidelity".
Another thing is I see the EBS for sale "used" all the time at very reasonable prices, while the Maxon rarely shows up used.
They're both excellent of course, but either way, depending on your actual compression needs/wants I might recommend something completely different. | I'm with bongo on this one. Until I know what you're looking to benefit from by using a compressor, it's difficult to narrow the many, many choices out there into a smaller list that better fits your bill. People use compressors for different reasons, and for those reasons there are different compressors.
Also, do you use a four-string bass? Will you use it for anything other than bass? Are you looking for a stompbox or is it okay to include rack-mounted gear suggestions?
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06-27-2008, 09:23 AM
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Endorsing Artist: GHS Strings | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 818 ~ 805 ~ L.A. | | | Carl Martin or Demeter Compulator |
06-27-2008, 09:49 PM
|  | DTID | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Watauga,Texas (DFW area) | | | T-Rex Squeezer |
06-28-2008, 01:15 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: san diego | | | when u want more control over attack/release
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07-03-2008, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by OrionManMatt I'm with bongo on this one. Until I know what you're looking to benefit from by using a compressor, it's difficult to narrow the many, many choices out there into a smaller list that better fits your bill. People use compressors for different reasons, and for those reasons there are different compressors.
Also, do you use a four-string bass? Will you use it for anything other than bass? Are you looking for a stompbox or is it okay to include rack-mounted gear suggestions? | Ok. So what do i need of my future compressor? In no particular order...
1. sound limiting (limiting on slap, pop, and other sounds that are louder then regular picking);
2. multiband;
3. tube simulator (if possible);
4. sound pump-up (Les Claypool style check this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XeVLJeMdE)
5. quality
6. stomp box
7. to use on 4 string bass
Any suggestions?
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