I've used the MXR Studio Comp for years. Just a few days ago, I picked up a used Empress Bass Comp and the comparison has been interesting.
I set both compressors to 4:1 ratio with a fast attack and fast release. (Note: the attack and release controls are opposite on MXR vs Empress; on MXR...
So, after having accumulated some popular overdrive pedals even though I rarely use any overdrive, I decided to hook them all up and try to match the amount of distortion and levels as best I could and compare them.
Before revealing the candidates and my findings, I thought it would be fun to...
OK, it's time I start contributing some sound clips of some of my gear.
What I have.
Presonus Studiolive AR8 mixer - I can literally record onto the mixer, but don't know what the quality is like. And if I do, is there a way to post those clips straight from the mixer to my computer? In other...