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Will the Omnicomp cause mass compressor extinction?
Finally got the chance to try the Omnicomp today!
I was able to compare / contrast it with the Cali76 Compact Compressor, Empress Bass Compressor, and the OmniFx Smoothie Opto Compressor.
I agree with what others have said about the Omnicomp -- adds a nice warm presence to the mix.
Used it with the Super Stack as well as the Fliptop.
Each of these compressors can be dialed into sounding somewhat similar with one another and yet they each have their unique tone footprint. You really can't go wrong with any of them.
I was kinda blown away by adding the Smoothie near the end-of-the-chain along with the Omnicomp near the start-of-the-chain. The Smoothie really added some nice enhancing headroom -- nearly stereo-like. Good stuff.
FWIW, I think I'll be using the Omnicomp more with the Fender/Alembic F2B tone stack (Super Stack) and the Cali76 with the B15 tone stack (Fliptop).
'Twas a fun afternoon!
Finally got the chance to try the Omnicomp today!
I was able to compare / contrast it with the Cali76 Compact Compressor, Empress Bass Compressor, and the OmniFx Smoothie Opto Compressor.
I agree with what others have said about the Omnicomp -- adds a nice warm presence to the mix.
Used it with the Super Stack as well as the Fliptop.Each of these compressors can be dialed into sounding somewhat similar with one another and yet they each have their unique tone footprint. You really can't go wrong with any of them.
I was kinda blown away by adding the Smoothie near the end-of-the-chain along with the Omnicomp near the start-of-the-chain. The Smoothie really added some nice enhancing headroom -- nearly stereo-like. Good stuff.
FWIW, I think I'll be using the Omnicomp more with the Fender/Alembic F2B tone stack (Super Stack) and the Cali76 with the B15 tone stack (Fliptop).
'Twas a fun afternoon!
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LOL... no. There are too many good compressors, and too many different tone goals for that to happen. Having said that, my Omnicomp got its second gig today, and I like what it brings to the table. It provides a subtle tone fattening while remaining somewhat (but not totally) transparent, and does not seem to affect dynamic playing in a negative way. I also find that I can play with a much lighter and less tense touch - really good for promoting good technique and lessening fatigue.
Maybe. Actually probably. But first I am going to to try (likely unsuccessfully) to use it as trade bait, in conjunction with a number of other pedals, many of them Broughton. I have some very specific Broughton "wants", though my guess is that I'll likely end up selling as opposed to trading. But who can tell?
Yeah the Omni is cool. Glad I made the trade.
I like the O M N I and I'm not much of a compressor person. Really fat presence
Agreed... instead of overpaying for one pedal, you'd be overpaying for two...
Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
Wow the Omni is what I've been looking for. Now to dig back on the thread for some different setting ideas.
wutHuh... so I guess advance info for the Brotone community is frowned upon...
I got excited and thought someone mentioned a surprise Easter drop that then got deleted.
Ohhhh. Ok thanks. Thems the rules if you’re not a contributing member. I’ve been reprimanded a few times.
Im always in a position to trade Broughton unobtanium. PM me. However full disclosure I’m getting down to the nitty gritty. Although It’s an easy and difficult place to be in for various reasons at the same time.
