Compressor-related question

[Dutch Bassdude]

Lately I have been playing with a band that mainly plays contemporary rock/pop songs. I couldn't help but notice that my D and G strings sound 'off' (read: less volume/drowning in the mix) in contrast to the E and A strings while playing with them, something which has never been a problem while playing jazz or church gigs. My 'problem' is especially noticeable when playing bass-oriented songs such as 'The less I know the better'. The little experience with pedalboard bound (pre-FOH) compressors that I have is that they tend to really squash my E string, but do not 'lift' the softer ones. Is this something I can mend with a multiband compressor such as the TC Electronics spectracomp, or do I need something else? (such as a equalizer, or working on my technique.... )


PS: after 10 years of absence, it is great to see what 14-year old me thought would be a good username.

 

[bholder]

Maybe just raising the treble side of the pickup(s) might help? Does it occur without the compressor in the loop? Just thinking the compressor can't pump what isn't there to begin with, maybe it's not the compressor's fault. But I'm kind of clueless when it comes to compressors, someone else will surely chime in soon.

 

[Roland GR 88]

Try adjusting your p/u height first as mentioned above. This is likely your issue. Dead or old strings won't help either. Heavy compression will not fix an imbalance between strings unless you actually play the quieter strings with less force so as not to trigger the comp.
Not an ideal or worthy consideration.
The T.C. is a good pedal, especially if you prefer to download settings from the TonePrint library. It's an easy way to set and forget usable patches without worry.