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Not Your Typical Compressor?

#102
Inconnu said:
Ben quin!

No problem with the low end, seems intact and balanced to my ears (maybe a bit of roll off on the low B, or is it just the comp working?). The compression is subtle at “auto” mode when you select “comp”, not “limit”. It’s a set and forget type of thing. I changed the tube in mind and it improved the clarity. Went for a NOS Phillips or GE 12ax7a I had in a box in the basement.
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Got one at the St-Eustache LMcQ during lunch... this unit works perfectly as a rackmount-type compressor for the "board" I use for home practice and recording. I'll get a 7a tube as well, they tend to be cleaner than the stock tubes, at least that's what I got from another ART gadget.

Really you mentionned this, merci !
 
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#103
Bassmike62 said:
Got one at the St-Eustache LMcQ during lunch... this unit works perfectly as a rackmount-type compressor for the "board" I use for home practice and recording. I'll get a 7a tube as well, they tend to be cleaner than the stock tubes, at least that's what I got from another ART gadget.

Really you mentionned this, merci !
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My pleasure!

The input reacts better to my basses when the +20 dB switch is on and I prefer the sound when the orange leds of the input light up regularly (an occasional red led doesn’t kill anybody either), if it helps you set it up.
 
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#105
BruceG63 said:
Gee Guys. This really shouldnt be that difficult.Like I said go to a music store and try some out.Or if by chance there is a new bass amp in your future perhaps get one with a compressor built in.
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I don't know what music store has any of the compressors discussed so far, except maybe a Boss. Even the best stocked stores I've been in didn't stock bass compressors with any regularity - not to mention amps with built-in compressors.
 
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#106
Sweetwater alone lists 16 compressor pedals and 31 heads with onboard compression.The problem with looking at a lot of those smaller off brands pedals is those manufacturers have a habit of going in and out of business on a regular basis.Also checking out some demo videos on youtube might help.
 
#107
BruceG63 said:
Gee Guys. This really shouldnt be that difficult.Like I said go to a music store and try some out.Or if by chance there is a new bass amp in your future perhaps get one with a compressor built in.
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The music stores around me don't have any compressors. And, every amp I've owned that has a built in compressor just didn't do the trick.
 
#110
scubaduba said:
For the purpose of sustain and low noise (and your requirement of only two dials) I would recommend you look at the Valbruch Quantum.
Here’s my review: https://www.compressorpedalreviews.com/post/vahlbruch-quantum-compressor-review

Also check out the
Tsakalis Audio Works Zipper MKII which is my favorite two dial compressor (though sustain is not its forte compared to the Quantum.
https://www.compressorpedalreviews.com/post/tsakalis-audio-works-zipper-compressor-review
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Thanks! So if I remove my two-dial requirement but still want something easy to dial in, do you recommend anything else on top of these two? Sustain and low noise are really what I want most out of a compressor. Thanks again!
 
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#113
esoxhntr said:
@scubaduba ... if one was looking for a compressor particularly for sustain, is there a particular control parameter that the pedal should have? Is it as obvious as searching out a pedal with a Sustain control?
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Ratio controls how much compression there is.
Threshold controls the input level the ratio starts at
Attack controls how soon the compressor kicks in
Release controls how long the compression goes for.
 
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#114
HelpImaRock said:
Ratio controls how much compression there is.
Threshold controls the input level the ratio starts at
Attack controls how soon the compressor kicks in
Release controls how long the compression goes for.
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Typically, but not always. Sometimes pedal designers take liberties that are a bit unconventional.
 
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#115
Inconnu said:
My pleasure!

The input reacts better to my basses when the +20 dB switch is on and I prefer the sound when the orange leds of the input light up regularly (an occasional red led doesn’t kill anybody either), if it helps you set it up.
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After tinkering a bit with, I'm settling on this when using the "studio" set-up (Bass > Tu2 > Zoom B1on (amp sim + clean or OD) > LS-2 (Zoom MS60B for fxs) > Zoom L-12 console:
gain switch on
low cut off
gain knob at 1
auto speed
slope compress
opto comp on
threshold slot before +20db
output -24

If I use the gigboard at home (bass > G-30 wireless > TU2>M87 comp > MS60B (OD or clean) > LS-2 (MS60B fxs) > GEB-7 > JDI > B1on (amp sim) > L-12 console), I simply shut the comp off and use the thing as a tube preamp.

One thing tho: haven't figured out the phantom power yet... the L-12 has 48v phantom power, which matches the MP/C needs, but it simply doesn't light up.. maybe I have a faulty unit.
 
#116
Bassmike62 said:
After tinkering a bit with, I'm settling on this when using the "studio" set-up (Bass > Tu2 > Zoom B1on (amp sim + clean or OD) > LS-2 (Zoom MS60B for fxs) > Zoom L-12 console:
gain switch on
low cut off
gain knob at 1
auto speed
slope compress
opto comp on
threshold slot before +20db
output -24

If I use the gigboard at home (bass > G-30 wireless > TU2>M87 comp > MS60B (OD or clean) > LS-2 (MS60B fxs) > GEB-7 > JDI > B1on (amp sim) > L-12 console), I simply shut the comp off and use the thing as a tube preamp.

One thing tho: haven't figured out the phantom power yet... the L-12 has 48v phantom power, which matches the MP/C needs, but it simply doesn't light up.. maybe I have a faulty unit.
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I always the adapter, works perfectly.
 
#118
Planetguitar said:
Hey- just get a Distressor (rackmounted). :) I know a dude who used it for guitar. I used it for vocals. But, I think it would probably go best with a bass – that would be the killer compressor
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As great of an idea as this is, I really am not equipped for anything that's rack-mountable right now. But if I had my rack back in use, I would consider going this route!
 
#120
In my limited experience, I find the Accountant a little on the thin side, in want of low end maybe? This is compared to my Empress, Broughton and Diamond compressors. Maybe the dirt does this, or bass-specific pedals pay more attention to this. Same with the Barbershop. Of course low end can be eq’d in from elsewhere. Other than that the Fairfields are really nice. I’m now looking into the UT&T Lab and Tone Druid pedals.
 

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