Do you want to play mainly slap ? If so, go with 4 strings. Otherwise, 5 is a better option, imo. Even if you don't use the B string that much, it still serves as a good thumb resting and you'll always have more flexibility and 5 extra notes.
They are not great, but decent enough. I personally think the compressors on B3 are even better than on B3n (although, generally speaking the B3n is way better, imo). Almost always the compressor goes first in my chain.
I put them at the end of the chain and most (all?) of the patches I've seen do the same thing. Perhaps a limiter might come at the very end, but other than that I think Amps/Cabinets are better at the end (like the real thing).
I take my hat off to you if you can play Dominique's (aka Forest) bass lines. The guy is a monster :-)
Back to the topic, I don't think it is possible to get that tone with a fretted bass.
This question most likely belongs to another thread, but take a look at the following article: The Beginner’s Guide to Compression - Envato Tuts+ Music & Audio Tutorial
This thread is awesome - many useful patches!
Can you guys help me achieve the tone of the two songs below? I'll be playing a Jazz Bass:
Metallica - The God That Failed:
Megadeth - Rust in Peace... Polaris:
Thanks in advance.