Compressor - Which one.

[rhcp32291]

Do you run yours instrument level or line level?

instrument level

signal chain goes

Bass(active)-->Black Finger-->messdrive-->AF9-->byoc OD-->BF3-->noisebox

Prob works so good for me because both my bass's have active preamps

 

[Ryan Mohr]

instrument level

signal chain goes

Bass(active)-->Black Finger-->messdrive-->AF9-->byoc OD-->BF3-->noisebox

Prob works so good for me because both my bass's have active preamps

That's a good point, when I get mine I might try to put it in the effects loop because both my basses are passive.

 

[rhcp32291]

That's a good point, when I get mine I might try to put it in the effects loop because both my basses are passive.

Yea obviously you read that info in the other thread
Good info in there. I hope yours works out as well as it did for me.

 

[blockhd]

What about Maxon? I only read good things about it but noone writes about it here?

 

[bongomania]

There have been several posts about their CP9Pro+, but few people have bought it because it costs more than the Demeter or EBS, and thus there are also very few of them showing up "used" for cheaper. There has not been much talk about Maxon's cheaper compressors because they aren't that great.

 

[blockhd]

Well, actualy, my first problem is... To choose rackmount or pedal...

 

[pickles]

Having tried the Demeter, EBS, Trace Elliot for pedals and the DBX160, Rane DC24, Avalon 737, and countless LA opticals for rackmount ... both live and studio ... I can say with confidence that the Maxon CP9 Pro+ is the best comp pedal made. The Rane is my favorite rack unit, though the others I listed are great as well.

 

[blockhd]

the dbx160a is tempting =D where can i get rane??

 

[bongomania]

The Rane is discontinued, so you'd find it in the TB classifieds or on Ebay, or other used-gear sites.

 

[blockhd]

So, now i shtinked the selection to only four candidates!

dbx 160a
dbx 166xl

maxon cp9pro+
ebs multicomp

Opinions?

 

[bongomania]

Honestly and seriously, the best thing you can do is take a leap of faith and just pick one, and spend some time with it. That way you can learn more about what it does and doesn't do for your sound, and which features or controls you find yourself using most or missing the most, and use that knowledge as the basis for future purchases.

 

[eeyorebass]

You guys running the CP9pro+, how are you powering it?

Does the built in voltage converter need anything special from an external supply? I use a Voodoo labs Pedal Power 2 for my board.

Thanks
Jeremy

 

[bongomania]

It uses normal Boss-type 9VDC power. There is a voltage doubling circuit inside which allows it to actually be running on 18V internally, but you just plug it into an ordinary 9VDC outlet. Interestingly, it doesn't draw a huge amount of current either, so the PPII or any other normal supply will work fine.

 

[blockhd]

Ok i decided to look away from dbx 160a because of its price 2x the time of maxon, ebs or dbx 166xl. 3 more they are in same price range.

 

[blockhd]

What do you think, in same price range... better pedal or rack?

 

[blockhd]

Bah, i thought about it once more and ordered dbx 160a... cant go wrong with quality

 

[RickenBoogie]

Depends. Do you already have a rack with room for it? Me, I likes pedals.

 

[metallumkvltos]

I've got a 166xl myself but I'm thinking of selling it. I very rarely use it as I tend to be a bit more of a traditionalist and would rather challenge myself to play more evenly. I notice it does color the tone a little bit but to a very miniscule degree.

 

[Ebelow]

I playing mostly finger-style. I had the 166xl, but now I like to purchase a "small" version compressor/limiter, so when I go without my rig to small venue gig, I like to take my pedalboard at least and also I am using for home practice and for recording too. So on my list these pedals are, but still not decided which ONE will be on my next order.
Thanks for everyone to taking time to share the experiences with compressors!

THANK YOU TO BONGOMANIA FOR THE GREAT COMP. REVIEWs! YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH THAT!


1. DEMETER COMPULATOR
2. MAXON CP9 Pro+
3. EBS MULTICOMP

Hmmm....duno....yet!
Right now I fill the force is very strong with the Demeter.

 

[MR PC]

I've got a 166xl myself but I'm thinking of selling it. I very rarely use it as I tend to be a bit more of a traditionalist and would rather challenge myself to play more evenly. I notice it does color the tone a little bit but to a very miniscule degree.

Hmm....I'm not sure that there is a piece of gear that doesn't color tone to some degree.

Unless leave your amp off and you don't play any notes, silly as that sounds.

It seems to be more about finding the combination of electronics that allow you to play without annoying distractions, be they electronic or just the fundamentals of setting them up in your rig (ergonomic).