Always On!

[Lee Edward]

I have been exploring compressors and some people have referred to the as an 'always on', just got me wondering what else people have as an 'always on' when it comes to their boards?

 

[Dave W]

You’ll likely get a lot of responses for overdrive.

When running a J bass I always have my Fairfield Barbershop on.

 

[Mighty Thumb]

HPF, Harmonic Booster and compressor are always on. The EQ on my bass and amp or amp sim is always on too.

 

[JBoogy]

My always on signal includes Broughton Buffer and Bandwidth Optimizer, Empress bass comp, Pork Loin with JohnK and 18v mod, and Broughton hpf+lpf. I have a small board that is basic at just that, and then all those same pedals on the large board.

 

[Zbysek]

On this pedalboard, EBS MultiComp, Broughton HPF-DI, Sushi Space Heater and Broughton RFE are always on. EBS OctaBass, TC Spark, and EHX Big Muff are being switched on and off.

Generally compression, EQ (incl. HPF and/or LPF) and mild dirt are always on for me.

 

[crapusername]

It depends on the situation for me.
For one band the always on are an mxr m87 comp, joyo orange juice and mooer bass eq
Another would be the ehx bsf, and mooer eq
Another board has the bsf.

 

[lark_z]

Joyo American for just a touch of 'character' and some tone shaping

 

[AaronVonRock]

DOD 250. Gives some boost and flavor crystals.

 

[Deleted member 365158]

The power is always on on my board…
Except when theres a power outage

 

[skyline_01]

Broughton HPF/LPF
Providence Bass Boot compressor
Sushi Box Finally tube DI

For me, they're the secret weapon to getting good tone live (with or without cab) or when recording.

 

[Katoosie]

Compressor and preamp. The rest to taste.

 

[cnltb]

Nothing is always on, but the barbershop is usually on.

 

[lomo]

Comp and hpf always on…..sushibox tube warmer usually on……..other assorted flavours when called for.

 

[Lostgallifreyan]

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Compressor and preamp. The rest to taste.

Very nice! Is there a thing called 'Cybergoth'? There should be.

My GM-400 is always on (unless a power switch fails, like it did in a pub last week, despite working three times earlier in the same pub!). I set it up for the best emulation of a Hiwatt amp it can give me, then leave it at that. Small tweaks to adapt to changes in strings or external stuff, but the chain of processes remains unchanged. Except for a cab sim used during headphone practise, and a delay when I want to play the Doctor Who theme bassline with a JJ Burnel like sound. Anyone who's never done this is missing out on one of life's great experiences.

 

[Killing Floor]

 

[skyline_01]

Comp and hpf always on…..sushibox tube warmer usually on……..other assorted flavours when called for.

We have similar tastes (see post #10)

 

[Thumpin6string]

Always on:
Markbass Compressore
Broughton HPF/LPF
Eden WT400

 

[Lenny JG]

I have a noise gate, 2 eqs, 2 compressors, and 2 distortion pedals always on. Occasionally I'll turn off my first distortion to use my 2nd as a clean pre.

 

[Bassmike62]

In my case, compresssor is the only pedal ON 100% of the time, followed by the VT Bass, which I shut off for 2 songs out of 25.

Gets spotty after that:
MS60B only used for a few songs (chorus, reverb)
GEB-7 is used to cut annoying frequencies when they pop up
LS-2 is used for clean boost for certain song parts.

 

[HolmeBass]

My comp is my only always on effect.

But I could see if I played in a different kind of band I might also have my OD always on - or I might just adjust the gain on my amp? Would be a process of exploration for me to figure it out.