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Originally Posted by jgamble  I do not have a rackmount system yet, but it seems only logical that if one ends up playing out much that a rack system would be the easiest way to go. Thus, it seems like it would make sense to slowly work toward a rack system rather than switch over later on. |
If you think hauling around an SVT-CL, 8x10 fridge, and a 4-space rack case with a power conditioner, tuner, compressor, and rack chorus is somehow easier than a small batch of pedals and no rack case, be my guest to continue believing so.
Some seasoned players will actually opt for a pedalboard over rack gear because it's easier to haul around. When you don't have the luxury of a roadie, the lightest rig is often the best rig.
More active gigging =/= rack setup.
BUT... more active gigging =/= pedalboard, either.
It's a matter of circumstance. If your head is rackmounted already, and you don't use a pedalboard, it'd be a hassle to have a board - that's extra wires to mess with, more to carry, more to be concerned about failing, etc.... but if you don't have a rack, or use a lot of effects, then a pedalboard would be more ideal (and consquently, a compressor pedal).
In my case... I've stuck to a careful mix of both. I maintain a "light" rack (tuner and amp only) that has everything I need to gig without a pedalboard, in addition to a lightweight board with only the true essentials for my band (fuzz, flanger/chorus, etc.). I don't even have a compressor anymore, but if I did, I'd opt for a rackmount compressor for recording purposes.
Given that both of the compressors you're considering are great-quality transparent comps, the one you go with will depend entirely on your circumstances.
