EBS multicomp distortion

[bass4u]

I have been trying to dial in my EBS Multicomp and can't seem to get it right. I'm using a MM Stingray 4 and whenever I slap the E string moderately hard I get a high pitched "pop" through the amp. With the Multicomp off I don't get the pop. I'm assuming that the pop is distortion. I use the active position on the Multicomp, dual band mode, and compression knob from 12-2 0'clock. I'm ready to get rid of the Multicomp unless I can get rid of the 'pop" sound. It seems like the stingray is too hot for the compressor. Turning down the volume on the Stingray isn't the answer I'll looking for, I prefer to have the volume on full, hi eq and lo eq slight boost and some cut on the mid eq Any ideas appreciated.

[matt_bass]

Where's you active/ passive switch at? Does changing it make a difference?

[bass4u]

I have it set for the active position. If set to passive, the volume is dropped by more than half and the compression is activated constantly unless you turn the compression knob to almost off.

[Sterling.Price]

I just got one of these pedals the other day and was having a similar problem, but then i found a post by bongomania that talked about issues with active basses. I wish I could find it and link it, but all credit goes to him.

For extremely active basses, such as an MM4, which is also what I play, you have to adjust the internal settings by removing the back cover. If you want to use tube or normal mode turn the low sensitivity all the way up (high sensitivity is inactive in these modes). If your using MB, which I am and happy with, I turned up high sensitivity all the way clockwise, and left the low at 12 o clock. From there I actually set the comp at 4 to 1 and the gain extremely low to deal with the high output of my MM4. I set my MM volume and eq similar to yours and was happy with my tone. But not before I adjusted the sensitivity inside the pedal.

Hope this helps, and Bongo if your out there, thanks for all the contributions. You've been side by side with me on my last couple purchases thanks to my smartphone and forum access in the store. Love this community.

[Sterling.Price]

I just got one of these pedals the other day and was having a similar problem, but then i found a post by bongomania that talked about issues with active basses. I wish I could find it and link it, but all credit goes to him.

For extremely active basses, such as an MM4, which is also what I play, you have to adjust the internal settings by removing the back cover. If you want to use tube or normal mode turn the low sensitivity all the way up (high sensitivity is inactive in these modes). If your using MB, which I am and happy with, I turned up high sensitivity all the way clockwise, and left the low at 12 o clock. From there I actually set the comp at 4 to 1 and the gain extremely low to deal with the high output of my MM4. I set my MM volume and eq similar to yours and was happy with my tone. But not before I adjusted the sensitivity inside the pedal.

Hope this helps, and Bongo if your out there, thanks for all the contributions. You've been side by side with me on my last couple purchases thanks to my smartphone and forum access in the store. Love this community.

[Sterling.Price]

So good I posted it twice on accident

[bass4u]

Thanks so much for the info. I will try your suggested settings inside the Multicomp and see how it goes.

[FromTheBassMent]

I use the EBS Multicomp with both Stingray and Sterling 5's. Follow the advice of Bongomania (courtesy of Sterling.Price) and I believe you will be happy with the outcome.

[bass4u]

Originally Posted by Sterling.Price

I actually set the comp at 4 to 1

What do you mean by set the comp at 4-1?

[Smurf-o-Deth]

4:1 compression ratio. If you don't know what that means, check out Bongo's FAQ for the straight poop.

[bass4u]

Thanks!