something to replace my BOSS LMB-3 Limiter

sourcehill · #1 06-22-2010, 10:10 PM

so i haven't done much research but was curious what people were using as a limiter besides the boss lmb-3. as lame as it might be, i LOVE the sound with the ENHANCE knob turned up. it colors the sound so nicely. is there any other pedals out there less than $200 that will give me a nicer sound than the boss?

bongomania · #2 06-22-2010, 10:57 PM

Define "nicer". For example, the "enhance" knob on the LMB-3 is just a mid-scoop EQ. So are you looking for a better-sounding EQ? Or are you happy with the mid-scoop, and want a more effective or toneful limiter?

sourcehill · #3 06-23-2010, 07:16 AM

i guess what i'm really looking for is a better limiter / compressor. i can always scoop the mids with a pre-amp.

bigchiefbc · #4 06-23-2010, 08:59 AM

I'm sure Bongo will have a few suggestions, but I'll just chime in to say that I am a former LMB-3 user, and I'm using the Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone right now. It can definitely do an admirable job at peak limiting. It has quite a heavy hand though, and you're going to want to be judicious with the sustain knob, as it can squash the HELL out of your signal when cranked.