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Demeter Compulator & Clipping???

#3
Why don't you adjust the gain control trim pot on the pedal?

There are two controls on the unit: compress and volume, plus a foot switch to bypass the effect, and an LED to indicate effect operation. On the side there is a trim pot to set the overall gain of the unit.
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Bryan
 
#5
Tysinger said:
Why don't you adjust the gain control trim pot on the pedal?



Bryan
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oh, forgot to mention that i did. and alas even at the lowest setting i'm still getting clipping.

if anything, its not really an "input" gain, rather seems an "output" gain control. in case the topside volume knob isnt putting out enough signal with massive compression, i guess you use the side gain to bring back up the overall level.

might as well ask if there are any other stomp box sized compressors i should look into...
 
#11
I had similar issues with the Compulator. Granted I've learned more about how to use a compressor since then. I had to turn the input trim down just about all the way and then it seemed to either do too much or too little. It sounded really good through headphones but got lost with my amp :hmm:
Anyway, believe it or not, I'm back to the Zoom B2 for compression. It doesn't care about input levels at all. It's pretty obvious compression but it's pretty forgiving for a borderline spaz like me.
 
#12
My Diamond compressor also clips, but it accepts 9-24v and Diamond have told me to try it at 18v which should improve the headroom. My Diago 18v adaptor should arrive tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes. Of course, don't try this on the Compulator whithout consulting Demeter first as it may fry it!
 
#14
I know this sounds crazy, but are your pickups too high? I used to clip everything until I finally lowered my pickups. It solved some problems and actually sounded better.

I play a Musicman Bongo 5 and Stingray 5 through the Compulator. I have a farily aggressive finger style when I play. It was clipping like crazy until used the trim pot. I used all of the trim available and took care of the problem. I can now use the compressor level up to about 10:00 before I start squashing.

It's worth noting that I have tried MANY pedals (Tech21, Boss, others), and most of them clipped and squashed like crazy on me. The only two pedals that did me any good were:

1) Demeter Compulator
2) The old Trace Elliot Pedal that did a split signal compression. Not sure if these are still being made, but it was a great pedal.

I love the "gentleness" of the Compulator. It adds evenness across the strings and helps eliminate peeks. There is a bit more "life" and "fullness" in the tone (whatever that means), but I barely know its on. Perfect for me.
 
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Low Key said:
I know this sounds crazy, but are your pickups too high? I used to clip everything until I finally lowered my pickups. It solved some problems and actually sounded better.
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well, lowering pickups does lower the signal output somewhat. but like G pointed out, i do tend to boost the lows ALOT on my sadowskies only cause the preamp sounds soooo flippin good.
 
#17
dannybuoy said:
My Diamond compressor also clips, but it accepts 9-24v and Diamond have told me to try it at 18v which should improve the headroom. My Diago 18v adaptor should arrive tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes. Of course, don't try this on the Compulator whithout consulting Demeter first as it may fry it!
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oooo,

i love my friend's diamond comp! and i do have a diamond sanctioned 18v adaptor that i use w/ my diamond halo chorus. maybe i'll give that a go.

every try the demeter? how do they compare to one another?
 

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