Good compressor / sustainer pedal

Turlu · #1 09-21-2007, 05:22 AM

Looking for a good compressor / sustainer pedal but honestly don't know where to start.

Please shoot me your ideas on a good pedal if you don't mind !

Let me know so I can investigate more !

Thanks !

smogg · #2 09-21-2007, 05:25 AM

bbe maxcom?

Turlu · #3 09-21-2007, 05:59 AM

This looks great but it has two channels, so I assume you can use two basses or you can mix the two chnnels together ???

Puru · #4 09-21-2007, 06:06 AM

http://www.ev-b.com/compressors.html

Jazz Ad · #5 09-21-2007, 06:11 AM

OhThePeacock · #6 09-21-2007, 06:48 AM

Search compressor theres a ton of stuff on them thats easy to find on this forum.

Turlu · #7 09-21-2007, 07:03 AM

I think Puru sent me the perfect link for the compressors !!!!

Thanks !

I will do my researh and decide what to do with my rig which consists of a LMK11 and a 104H cabinet along with the newly acquired 102HF cabinet. Sounds great already !!!

Vandelay · #8 09-21-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Turlu

I think Puru sent me the perfect link for the compressors !!!!

Yes, it's a great page. Just to give credit where credit is due, it's created and maintained by TB'er bongomania. I'm sure you could send him a PM if you have any questions about it.

I ended up with the Demeter Compulator, and I'm very happy with it.

98dvl · #9 09-21-2007, 07:42 AM

I went with Bongomania's choice for a good sub $100 pedal, and picked up a BBE Opto Stomp on e-bay for $60 (with shipping) on e-bay...

I finally was able to try it out last night... This is my first compressor, so I can't really compare to anything else, but it seems to be a very good little pedal.

Compressors are hard to describe how they affect your sound (but Bongomania does an excellent job!), this one is subtle, but it definitely seems to make my tone a bit clearer and punchier. I will get the real test tonight during rehearsal.

RickenBoogie · #10 09-21-2007, 09:37 AM

TRex Squeezer, hands down. Great all around comp, and small footprint, though a bit pricey.

four2oh · #11 09-21-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazz Ad

whats up with the "phone" out? a headphone jack on a pedal?!

Joe P · #12 09-21-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by four2oh

whats up with the "phone" out? a headphone jack on a pedal?!

Yup - a headphone output.

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Remember that one decision you want to make is whether you want 'transparent compression' or 'squish'. The Fat Burner is squishy; the MaxCom is transparent.

I personally love SQUISH. I use a not-so-popular pedal - the Boss CS-3 - good squish! You should have it modded for better low end extension, though.

Joe

G.F.C. · #13 09-21-2007, 12:15 PM

My Boss compressor/sustainer has worked extremely well for me... It's very soft and subtle. No hard knee here and the gain & enhancer controls really do make up for the 'boxy' sound that you get with extreme compression. I recommend it highly. 3 years and it still works perfectly well.

AndretheBassist · #14 09-24-2007, 04:19 PM

EBS makes a compressor pedal that is pretty sweet....but also expensive lol

Turlu · #15 09-24-2007, 06:19 PM

I have had a EBS Multidrive and Unichorus in the past and both were simply awesome units so I assume the Multicomp will be excellent too :-)

I am looking for one now !

sk8 · #16 09-25-2007, 12:27 AM

i'm using a Marshall "ed the compressor" which is cheap as chips and does an okay Job

Would rather have an EBS multi comp though!

Dan the Lorp · #17 09-30-2007, 12:18 PM

Someone mentioned the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer pedal. Works well with Bass frequencies. I have one practically brand new, mint, only used several times. I don't know if this is appropriate to do here, but mine is for sale. Paid $90, it goes for $60.

bongomania · #18 09-30-2007, 05:56 PM

FYI, no, you have to be a Supporting Member to post for sale ads, and they have to go in the Classifieds.