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03-01-2010, 05:38 AM
| | | | Who makes a good pedal compressor with an LED compression active indicator?
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I realize that Aphex does but Bongo's review makes it sound like just an OK unit and the circuit board mounted jacks are not so appealing. Also sounds like detection is not accurate to its' rating scale although not that important for my needs.
I like just a bit of compression (3dB - 6 dB) and find it very useful to be able to see when the unit hits.
Any recomendations for a pedal type unit that has a compression active (detection) indicator?
Even a single LED would be OK. |
03-01-2010, 05:42 AM
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03-01-2010, 05:46 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK | | | EBS MultiComp. The LED glows brighter when the compression kicks in. |
03-01-2010, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim C  I realize that Aphex does but Bongo's review makes it sound like just an OK unit and the circuit board mounted jacks are not so appealing. Also sounds like detection is not accurate to its' rating scale although not that important for my needs.
I like just a bit of compression (3dB - 6 dB) and find it very useful to be able to see when the unit hits.
Any recomendations for a pedal type unit that has a compression active (detection) indicator?
Even a single LED would be OK. | EBS multicomp uses the ON LED for indicating the amount of compression. I don't know if you meant something like this.
(it is at moderate level if you switch it on, and gets brighter, if it processes your signal. if the signal doesn't reach the treshold level, it stays at normal brightness)
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03-01-2010, 06:38 AM
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03-01-2010, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim C I realize that Aphex does but Bongo's review makes it sound like just an OK unit and the circuit board mounted jacks are not so appealing. Also sounds like detection is not accurate to its' rating scale although not that important for my needs.
I like just a bit of compression (3dB - 6 dB) and find it very useful to be able to see when the unit hits.
Any recomendations for a pedal type unit that has a compression active (detection) indicator?
Even a single LED would be OK. | Bongo will also tell you that YMMV with respect to any effect, including the Aphex.
Personally, I love the Aphex as it has worked quite well for me. I have found it to be responsive but not overbearing and I think the indicator does a great job for my purposes.
In short (and Bongo will tell you this), you should try it out yourself to see how it works for you.
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03-01-2010, 08:40 AM
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03-01-2010, 08:47 AM
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03-01-2010, 08:54 AM
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03-01-2010, 08:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada | | | Diamond Compressor and the Diamond Bass Compressor both have an LED that goes from Green to red as it compresses. Both great Optical Compressors for passive or active basses respectively.
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03-01-2010, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblondeafro87 DBX 166XL, it has LEDs showing how many dB's the unit is reducing from the signal | Good choice but the OP is looking for a pedal config. I guess you could out some big 'ol rubber feet on it and go from there.
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03-01-2010, 09:13 AM
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03-01-2010, 09:15 AM
|  | keepin' the beat since the 60's | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Studio City, SoCal, USA | | | Yes, the Punch Factory works very well, and it is an optical compressor so that it does not add noise and distortion. While Bongo is right, I use one all the time and have not had any problems with the jacks.
The compression is colorless, so it will not give you an effect - only invisible compression to smooth out your playing.
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03-01-2010, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Swift713 Maxon CP-9 | +1 |
03-01-2010, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Planet Boulder Bongo will also tell you that...
In short (and Bongo will tell you this)... | [Grumpy Bongo Voice] Bongo will tell you to speak for your ******* self! [/GBV]  Kidding of course, you're right on both counts. The Maxon, Diamond, and Markbass mentioned already are excellent choices. Since the OP mentions wanting only a small amount of compression, the Diamond is the one I'd lean toward. The FEA SMX is also a very good choice. |
03-01-2010, 11:17 AM
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I'm no expert, but I've had the Maxon and Demeter comps. Much prefer Diamond (I use it for a little tightening, not squishing).
YMMV.
Curious (a little) about Markbass.
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03-01-2010, 12:12 PM
| | | | I liike my markbass a lot, but I am a bit more heavy handed with my compression than the OP. Probably over kill for him. It certianly is big compared to the other options.
I love when the LEDs let you know what is going on, both with compression and envelopes. THis should be a standard design practice.
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03-01-2010, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by The Lurker I like the Jacques Fat Burner.... | So does the Fat Burner's LED change intensity like the EBS? I had never heard this... |
03-01-2010, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bongomania [Grumpy Bongo Voice] Bongo will tell you to speak for your ******* self! [/GBV] Kidding of course, you're right on both counts. The Maxon, Diamond, and Markbass mentioned already are excellent choices. Since the OP mentions wanting only a small amount of compression, the Diamond is the one I'd lean toward. The FEA SMX is also a very good choice. | 
Yeah, I was stepping lightly there, not wanting to speak out of turn on your behalf. I know that you and I had had a conversation about the Aphex and I was just regurgitating the general gist...
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03-02-2010, 06:15 AM
| | | | Thanks fellas, very helpful info.
MY local GC occasionaly has the EBS but the rest of the above aren't available for a test.
I do have a dbX 160, 163, and 166 but want something small and battery powered for the easy load in with a LMII. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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