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05-30-2011, 02:14 PM
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Hey fellow TBer's !
Just needing some input on which compressor/limiter to purchase.
I play finger style and don't slap, but I do tend to play aggressively.
Thanks in advance for the help and advice!
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05-30-2011, 02:34 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon | | | The Optostomp doesn't really do limiting- it is best as a subtle/transparent compressor. The LMB-3 is specifically designed for limiting, and isn't really ideal for lighter compression...I have owned both in the past, and for my uses I prefer the Optostomp.
I believe the LMB-3 was really intended to turn on when slapping/popping to balance out peaks and volume, hence the "Enhance" knob, which is just a mid scoop control. That said, it works decently as an all around limiter too, if that is what you are looking for.
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05-30-2011, 02:44 PM
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• If you need something cheap, the best ones in my opinion are the BBE Opto-Stomp, DOD Milk Box, Boss LMB-3, and Line 6 Constrictor, pretty much in that order. Others that are pretty good for the price include the Biyang CO-8, Moen Uni-Comp, Alesis Nanocomp and Microlimiter, Ibanez BP5, Guyatone ST2, dbx 163X, Behringer DC9, and ART Levelar. And if you want a DIY project, the BYOC Optical is a very good value
| I've had the LMB-3 and it was cool. One of the types were it does it's thing without really letting you know it's doing it's thing.
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05-31-2011, 02:22 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC | | | The LMB-3 works well for this
I have it
No loss of lows, major plus.
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05-31-2011, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bongomania the "enhance" knob is, just like the ones on many amp heads, actually a "suck" knob. It scoops your mids and adds a lot of hiss. You'll want to leave the enhance turned off completely | Have you guys had such an experience with your LMB-3? The mid scoop is bearable (perhaps even desirable for many who use this pedal) but what about the hiss?
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05-31-2011, 09:52 AM
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Beta Tester: Source Audio. Hacker: Heavy Drone FX | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spokane, WA. | | | The enhance knob adds noise. I would occasionally try to turn it up slightly and I always found myself turning it off. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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