FEA fan club! - Page 17

pushifier · #**321** 12-31-2012, 07:54 AM

My DE-CL is on the way. This is going to be really happy new year

Rocky55 · #**322** 12-31-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Ruscio

What do you like better about the DE-CL? I have that coming tomorrow but oscillated between that and the DB-CL for a while. I wish I could try both out on a few gigs.

I also have both and love them equally, like 2 kids. They have different personalities, but are both great kids.

I've had the DB-CL on my bigger board with several other toys for my rock trio where I have to fill in a lot of room. It is a bit more "sterile" sounding. Very transparent and I love being able to set the xover and only compress the lows. It really helps tightening things up, especially when playing through a bigger p.a. where my bass sound is coming from the p.a. and not my bass amp. I have only engaged the high comp on one occasion. I use it to compress the lows only.

The DE-CL came in a couple months ago and resides on my "country gig" Pedal Train Mini along with a Polytune Mini, MXR Octaver and Aguilar TH. Pardon the lack of technical jargon, but I find it a bit smoother and find myself playing with the Warmth dial which is like a little magical tone control. You can get a very warm tone, or add some edge to your sound.

If I had to pick between the 2, I would go for the DE-CL, but that's because I'm not one to tweak with a lot of knobs - more of a set and forget kinda guy.

R

**mjac28** · #**323** 12-31-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky55

I also have both and love them equally, like 2 kids. They have different personalities, but are both great kids.

I've had the DB-CL on my bigger board with several other toys for my rock trio where I have to fill in a lot of room. It is a bit more "sterile" sounding. Very transparent and I love being able to set the xover and only compress the lows. It really helps tightening things up, especially when playing through a bigger p.a. where my bass sound is coming from the p.a. and not my bass amp. I have only engaged the high comp on one occasion. I use it to compress the lows only.

The DE-CL came in a couple months ago and resides on my "country gig" Pedal Train Mini along with a Polytune Mini, MXR Octaver and Aguilar TH. Pardon the lack of technical jargon, but I find it a bit smoother and find myself playing with the Warmth dial which is like a little magical tone control. You can get a very warm tone, or add some edge to your sound.

If I had to pick between the 2, I would go for the DE-CL, but that's because I'm not one to tweak with a lot of knobs - more of a set and forget kinda guy.

R

+1 the DE-CL is so simple to use and having the separate limiter controls is awesome. I also love the warmth control it adds that "something" to my sound.

Robin Ruscio · #**324** 01-01-2013, 11:18 AM

I used the DE CL this weekend and it was great! I haven't used the warmth knob yet even but will check that out for some vintage country gigs next month.

I still need to learn more about setting up compressors in general but I was still able to get a good tone out of it instantly.

AllFourths · #**325** 01-03-2013, 10:31 PM

Considering that their compression pedals are basically the only ones that give you any control over your compression, I'd say they're pretty cool cats.

chief redcok · #**326** 01-04-2013, 01:11 AM

Just got my DE-CL and very pleased. I can proudly say FEA makes the greatest stompbox compressors out there

**mjac28** · #**327** 01-04-2013, 03:38 AM

Beautiful stuff indeed.

flipmouse · #**328** 01-09-2013, 02:33 PM

Anyone have a clue when FEA dual band CL will be back in stock?

**Stephent28** · #**329** 01-09-2013, 06:57 PM

3-5 months would be my guess.

boomertech · #**330** 01-09-2013, 10:43 PM

Thanks guys! I am very happy to hear that you are enjoying the comps!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllFourths

Considering that their compression pedals are basically the only ones that give you any control over your compression, I'd say they're pretty cool cats.

Thanks, but there are several manufacturers making pedal comps with loads of features and control. Some are even building impressive pedal comps modeled after prestigious rack units.

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Originally Posted by flipmouse

Anyone have a clue when FEA dual band CL will be back in stock?

I can not estimate when there will be stock for the website. We are currently working on chipping away the compressor wait lists. All of the new pedal designs and all of the other non-compressor pedals have been put on hold until the compressor backlogs are down to short cycle wait times.

-Frank

**mjac28** · #**331** 01-09-2013, 11:16 PM

I love my DE-CL so much I bought it a little house with a bed to sleep on at night some may say that's going overboard but when it's love you always do the right thing.

pushifier · #**332** 01-16-2013, 09:53 AM

I have just received the DE-CL and played with it of course.
What a great compressor/limiter this is(used to have the maxon cp-9 pro +). My sound is so full and yet present and best of all it sound so natural/transparant.

**mjac28** · #**333** 01-16-2013, 12:02 PM

Congrats push yes I agree I can tell when it's off and to me that's the sign of a great pedal.

Robin Ruscio · #**334** 01-20-2013, 04:29 PM

The DECL is continuing to impress. My bandmates and soundmen in multiple settings have been commenting on how good "I" sound recently. Today I used in a venue that usually has disappointing sound I was really able to enjoy myself more.

I know there's some magic coming from the box. It's great!! I'm turning it up more and like even more compression.

**mjac28** · #**335** 01-20-2013, 04:41 PM

You are so right I love it I found my setting right away.

boomertech · #**336** 01-21-2013, 06:20 AM

Thanks for the great feedback!

-Frank

**mjac28** · #**337** 01-21-2013, 08:03 AM

Frank you hit another one out of the park we might have to start calling you Frank Ruth

Robin Ruscio · #**338** 01-31-2013, 09:53 PM

Frank, Bongo, et al.,

How should I bet setting my gain settings on the DE CL?

I'm rather new to compression and have been happy with the results I get, but I wonder how much I should be boosting my signal from it's bypass level. I do hear some small amount of noise added by turning on the compressor and assuming adding some gain will allow me to run everything else lower (amp or levels at mixing board) later to make up for that.

I'm also wondering how the gains to the compression relater to the limiter. It seems they are tied together and you can't increase one past the level of the other if I'm not mistaken, but I'm not sure what that all means.

willsellout · #**339** 01-31-2013, 10:45 PM

Just sent an email to be notified when the DE-CL will be in stock. Not sure if there is anything else I'm supposed to do? Actually, after reading more about it, it looks like the Opti fet is what I want.

ruins · #**340** 02-01-2013, 01:17 AM

you have to wait for response, it should come within 3-5 days once it is there you will read that you will be able to order yours in 6-12 months

welcome to the frustrating but well worth it waiting list ^^