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Compressor vs limiter/enhancer?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by Bengerm77, Jun 28, 2020.

  1. Jun 28, 2020 #1
    Bengerm77

    Bengerm77

    Sep 10, 2013
    Ventura, CA
    In an effort to get some compression in my signal to even out note response, I've been searching for the right pedal. I found that Boss makes a bass compressor (while also researching the many other compressor options out there), however they also make a limiter enhancer. What is that?! How is that different than a compressor? And what is the enhancer "enhancing?" Finally I guess that I'd like an all-purpose compressor recommendation to even out my tone while I play bass with a pick.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2020 #2
    crankypants

    crankypants

    Aug 12, 2019
    Stuck in the sticks in Fla.
    Keeley Bassist is a good first compressor, it's very easy to dial in.

    You should read up on www.ovnilab.com
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2020 #3
    Vinny_G

    Vinny_G

    Dec 1, 2011
    Neustria
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  4. Jun 29, 2020 #4
    eriky4003

    eriky4003

    Jun 28, 2011
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    I had the Boss LMB3. A hot signal from an active bass could overload the pedal and I would get a distorted note from time-to-time. The enhance knob would bring back the highs from the bass which would suggest to me that the pedal would suck some tone when it operated 'normally'. I have read a lot of love for the Keeley and even for the Boss compressor (BXP-1 or something like that). I have the MXR M87 which is very transparent and can compress or limit.
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2020 #5
    Bengerm77

    Bengerm77

    Sep 10, 2013
    Ventura, CA
    I, as a consumer, like the sound of getting both from one pedal. Also the MXR has been recommended to me on more than one occasion, that may be the direction I go from here. Thanks.
     
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  6. Jun 19, 2021 #6
    Ampslut

    Ampslut

    May 15, 2017
    Barrackville WV
    I have the behringer with the enhance knob much like the older boss model. I have no complaints as it does what it is suppose to do. The enhance knob boosts bass and treble and cuts mids (slap). $35
     
  7. Jun 19, 2021 #7
    Nighttrain1127

    Nighttrain1127

    Nov 27, 2004
    Near Worcester MA
    If you get something like a MXR M-87 Make sure you know what you are doing with all the controls. Sometimes it is better to get a simple comp to start with and then when you get comfortable with that then move to the more feature rich comps. It is very easy in the beginning to destroy your tone and dynamics with too much compression. I know the Keeley gets a lot of love so does the Hyper Luminal and the M-87.
     
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