Opto Stomp vs Punch Factory?

[Hoon]

+1 on the BBE Opto Stomp that I purchased recently thru the TB Classifieds, informed by reading up on bongomania's site.

The Opto stomp as mentioned in prior responses lends itself towards more subtle/transparent compression unless you turn the compression knob way up, as opposed to adding some sort of pre-EQ'd tone shaping (if that makes sense). I guess the reason it works so well for me is due to the fact that it only has two knobs and a switch, which presents a gentler learning curve for a first time compressor user. I do notice the benefits to using a compressor when slapping right away too. To sum it up, if you're somewhat happy with your tone, the Opto Stomp would rattle the cage less.

 

[Venom of God]

LMB-3 sounds like it should be the go then! Must admit that I am surprised!

Thanks for the responses!

 

[audiomitch]

I use an Opto Stomp. It's the type of effect that has you wondering if it's on or not. But once you turn it off, you'll want to turn it back on right away.

The difference to me is the same difference between a keeper bass and a "think I'll pass" bass. It just gives it that extra something.

It's funny, but I don't use it with my Ric. It kind of gets in the way. All my Fenders benefit greatly from it though..

 

[pudgychef]

+1 on the BBE Opto Stomp that I purchased recently thru the TB Classifieds, informed by reading up on bongomania's site..

+1

 

[recnsci]

Unfortunately it's expensive to make a VCA design with low noise, so the "good" VCA pedals tend to be on the expensive side.

Used to be, not any more.

Compression is like a good sports referee/umpire: if it's doing the job well, you really shouldn't notice it working or impacting the flow of things. If a referee has prominent presence in the event (or if it is obvious the compression is happening), maybe it isn't doing the job effectively (wrong tool, wrong settings, other?).​

In other words, what you don't hear should help you determine the compression's quality/effectiveness.

Funny. That would rule out majority of expensive & cherished studio compressors. At least in modern studios, compressors provide usually coloration&vibe, few dropped notes are leveled by hand in DAW.

BTW, I've used various optos in loud rock settings without problems. I get the edge from using pick&rotos, and (if at all) I use comp (in quite obvious manner usually) to bring out punch and "robustness" under wall of distorted guitar.