markbass compressore really working that well?

**nostatic** · #1 02-03-2010, 04:40 PM

I ordered a Markbass Compressore a few months ago and it showed up last week (I'd almost forgot about it). I plugged it in, not really expecting to be thrilled as in general I don't like compressors. The only one that I've ever been happy with is a Summit TLA-50 that I've used for recording.

Lo and behold, I plugged the Sadowsky RV5PJ into the compressore, then direct into an Apogee One. I dialed up a few settings, both hard compression with high threshold (limiting) and lower threshold with lower ratio and relatively quick attack and release. I switched it in and out and tried to listen and feel the difference. I wanted to hate it and find the tone sucking, but I swear that it actually sounded better with the comp. Very full and rich tone and even string response. I haven't tried it live yet but will this weekend. I had two gigs last week (jazz trio and funk) but didn't use it because I was just going to send it back in a fit of "pedal-free purist". Am I gas-blind, or is it really that good?

JimmyM · #2 02-03-2010, 07:56 PM

i have not tried it, but every report i've heard about it from those who have has been stellar.

chadhargis · #3 02-03-2010, 08:51 PM

I have one ordered. It's supposed to ship around the end of March.

bongomania · #4 02-03-2010, 09:02 PM

I usually have a honeymoon phase with any new comp I like, but I can tell you I still enjoy the Markbass long after the honeymoon.

It's not 100% perfect for every instrument and every tone, but if I could have only one comp pedal, it would be a strong contender for that position.

PastorofMuppets · #5 04-08-2010, 04:52 PM

I love mine as of now.
I love having so much control. Every facet of compression can be tweaked.
I fiddle with controls like a nut but I think ive about got my two or three favorite settings picked out.

I think this is a keeper.

RickenBoogie · #6 04-08-2010, 06:27 PM

I still feel that way about my Trex Squeezer, after nearly 3 yrs with it. Sometimes, because real estate on my board is tight, I think about "losing" a pedal, to make room for something new. When it comes to my comp, I play with it, on/off/on/off, and the difference is really night and day. It's a HUGE part of my tone. I belive the Markbass comp is in the same ballpark, tonally.

chadhargis · #7 04-09-2010, 08:40 AM

I'm still waiting for mine. I got an order cancellation notice from Guitar Center (and I didn't cancel it) and called them. They told me that after a certain time on backorder the order is canceled automatically. I had them put my order back in and I'm hoping I'm not moved to the back of the line since I've been waiting since late January.

PastorofMuppets · #8 04-09-2010, 08:47 AM

i found mine by calling a GC store and they happened to have one
that was shipped to me.

try music123.com also

Kosko · #9 04-09-2010, 10:49 AM

Hehe, random calling...

How are you liking it Pastor?

For me it worked so well i couldn't even hear it

It is a great pedal, just not exactly for me.

PastorofMuppets · #10 04-09-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosko

Hehe, random calling...

How are you liking it Pastor?

For me it worked so well i couldn't even hear it

It is a great pedal, just not exactly for me.

im loving the pedal. it has a slew of options. and i am an admitted control freak.

i generally am going with a high threshold and a high ratio
so it limits only the biggest spikes. just what i was looking for.
but going the other way adds a nice smoothness.

i can hear it for sure.