Lakland Owners Group #69

[nervous]

Can you tell me a little more about it. What brand? It's a little hard to see with the shadows. I use a Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier Compressor. I love its simplicity and how it tames the peaks but also seems to add some punch.
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This a timely conversation for me as I just spent the last week of so researching this very topic in search of a simpler suitable replacement/backup for my well loved Alesis Nano Compressor. My needs are similar to yours. Just bringing some light leveling control to the lowest notes and the harder hit sections. Maintaining some dynamic ability while avoiding sending all this additional unnecessary enegy into the cabs and mains.

I am fully aware there are as many opinions on the topic as there are applications and options available. Had it narrowed to the MXR M87 and the Boss BC-1x. Not sexy choices but good jump-off points with a lot of users and great reviews. I opted for the MXR which will deliver today and I'll try tonight.

That said, it's a nasty rabbit hole and the more I read positively about the Keeley the more I was thinking that might be the better option. Simpler in use that the MXR with some additional nifty built-in tech, from a guy that certainly knows what he's doing. So I also found a used one for those so at some point in the near future I will have a read on both.

I am betting the Keeley will end up the winner for me.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

This a timely conversation for me as I just spent the last week of so researching this very topic in search of a simpler suitable replacement/backup for my well loved Alesis Nano Compressor. My needs are similar to yours. Just bringing some light leveling control to the lowest notes and the harder hit sections. Maintaining some dynamic ability while avoiding sending all this additional unnecessary enegy into the cabs and mains.

I am fully aware there are as many opinions on the topic as there are applications and options available. Had it narrowed to the MXR M87 and the Boss BC-1x. Not sexy choices but good jump-off points with a lot of users and great reviews. I opted for the MXR which will deliver today and I'll try tonight.

That said, it's a nasty rabbit hole and the more I read positively about the Keeley the more I was thinking that might be the better option. Simpler in use that the MXR with some additional nifty built-in tech, from a guy that certainly knows what he's doing. So I also found a used one for those so at some point in the near future I will have a read on both.

I am betting the Keeley will end up the winner for me.

Oh, you sound just like me. I went down that rabbit hole as well. Also looked at the MXR M87. Ultimately, went with the Keeley for a few reasons. The main one, being its simplicity. Very easy to dial in the compression you want. Set the compression ration, I keep mine at 4:1. Set the threshold, easy to do just by watching the light and see when it turns red and is activated. And set the Gain. Secondly, Keeley and this comp have a great reputation, and certainly well deserved. And third, is the size, not too big and not too small.

I got mine used on Reverb. You can find them there for a good price.

 

[nervous]

Oh, you sound just like me. I went down that rabbit hole as well. Also looked at the MXR M87. Ultimately, went with the Keeley for a few reasons. The main one, being its simplicity. Very easy to dial in the compression you want. Set the compression ration, I keep mine at 4:1. Set the threshold, easy to do just by watching the light and see when it turns red and is activated. And set the Gain. Secondly, Keeley and this comp have a great reputation, and certainly well deserved. And third, is the size, not too big and not too small.

I got mine used on Reverb. You can find them there for a good price.

Got both of my incoming on Reverb. And areed on the simplicity. Meters are nice but I think the light will be sufficient for my needs. I looked at the Empress and some other higher priced units but they all have features that are not necessary for me so no need to pay for them. Looking for simple plug and play repeatibility.

I though this was smart as well that should save a lot of knob fiddling:

There is a certain figure that just sounds good as far as compression goes; and that’s 125 dB/second. With feed forward compressors that use this type of true-RMS detector you use a single time constant parameter. The timing capacitor gives you attack and release times that are adaptive to your playing level or the signal input to the compressor.

Bottom line: Attack and Release times vary on program content. Attack times are generally speaking, about 100 times faster than release times.

• Attack Time: typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms for 30dB
• Release Time: typically 8ms for 1dB, 40ms for 5dB, 80ms for 10dB, 160ms for 20dB, 240ms for 30dB

 

[friskinator]

I actually do not get the relic trend. From a marketing perspective I totally get it. There are only so many actual vintage instruments and none that would be considered affordable, but yet everyone(sic) wants one.

The answer, reissues with what the manufacturer thinks would look vintage, so now everyone can have a vintage looking or inspired guitar.

As I type this, I have a few peices of furniture in my garage that's I'm refinishing to "look" vintage, to sell at our booth in a "Vintage" shop. That's what ppl want, so that's what gets made.

I personally do not like this on basses, because it's not authentic. I personally, want a nice "finished" guitar.

I like relic instruments depending on the manufacturer. I've seen some that look legit, especially the Fender Custom Shop models. But relic furniture? No way. I recently watched an episode of House Hunters where the entire house (including furniture) was faux-distressed and weathered, and it looked ridiculous.

 

[JazznFunk]

Howdy gang. Thought I'd share a little thing I recorded the other day with my trusty 55-01. It was intended to be a demo of the UAFX Evermore reverb (which is beautiful and highly recommended, BTW), but it ended up just being a nice little solo piece!

Recording setup was the bass into a Seymour Duncan Studio Bass Compressor, into a UAFX Evermore reverb pedal, into a Boomerang Phrase III Looper, then to a Radial JDI into StudioOne.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Very nice! Really enjoyed that. That Reverb was a nice touch.

 

[Bass Ape]

Highly recommended combination

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I would love to see a shootout between the 1176 and the “Max.”

I was all ready to pull the trigger on a MAX because it also has the LA-2A compression as well. But I read a less than favorable review last week.

pretty surprising actually. I’m watching the “testing compressors” thread for possible alternatives.

 

[Bass Ape]

There are so many good choices available depending on what you want to achieve, features, tone, etc. This is what I use, very versatile. View attachment 5212347

I’ve heard pretty good things about this unit. The meters are a nice touch.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I’ve had the Boss, MXR and Keeley and the 1176 is a notch above in my opinion

 

[Bass Ape]

I’m also looking at the Darkglass Hyper luminal.

 

[Bass Ape]

I’ve had the Boss, MXR and Keeley and the 1176 is a notch above in my opinion

This is a fact.

 

[MTN.bass72]

Howdy gang. Thought I'd share a little thing I recorded the other day with my trusty 55-01. It was intended to be a demo of the UAFX Evermore reverb (which is beautiful and highly recommended, BTW), but it ended up just being a nice little solo piece!

Recording setup was the bass into a Seymour Duncan Studio Bass Compressor, into a UAFX Evermore reverb pedal, into a Boomerang Phrase III Looper, then to a Radial JDI into StudioOne.

Mercy!! That's beautiful! Very nice

 

[nervous]

Just a friendly FYI. If anyone is looking for an East DJ Retro I have one just listed in the classifieds.

 

[Bass Ape]

I just ordered the 1176 comp. Can’t wait to use it. I’m also considering a Darkglass micro tubes infinity. Saw a review on Scott’s bass lessons and was sold.

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

Check out the TB Bazaar in the classified section. Several Laklands listed there.

 

[macribas]

Check out the TB Bazaar in the classified section. Several Laklands listed there.

That Natural DJ5 looks awesome.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I just ordered the 1176 comp. Can’t wait to use it. I’m also considering a Darkglass micro tubes infinity. Saw a review on Scott’s bass lessons and was sold.

All this stuff is so subjective but I can’t imagine you won’t be be pleased with the 1176. I don’t even like comps and I like this one

 

[Bass Ape]

All this stuff is so subjective but I can’t imagine you won’t be be pleased with the 1176. I don’t even like comps and I like this one

I’ve been comping since 1986

I work in video and audio and the compressor is one of my most useful tools.

 

[Berrolo]

Hi!

I love my two Darryl Jones both 07 and 06 i remember! the blue one had J retro but i prefer the passive voice and change to seymour duncan quarter pound, the white one it is original.TOTALLY IN LOVE

 

[Ric Vice]

Here’s something I’d never scene before a 55-94 with a shield cover over the neck pickup. I wonder if that would cancel out the hum that occurs ocassionally.