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Testing Compressors: Cali, Smoothie, Empress, Diamond, Keeley, FEA, Darkglass, Doc Lloyd, Lusithand & more
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Greetings, I have a question about Doc Lloyd Photon Death Ray and DOD Milkbox, any help would be greatly appreciated!
I own and love Milkbox, but lately it seems that every in every setting my P-bass (w/ SPB-3 pickups) gets too squashed.
I saw (but didn't hear since I can't find a single audio sample w/ bass) that Photon Death Ray is kinda similar to Milkbox and since it has a blend knob, could I get the same tone magic that Milkbox has, but without strong compression?
Or maybe I've started to dislike compressor pedals in general...
I own and love Milkbox, but lately it seems that every in every setting my P-bass (w/ SPB-3 pickups) gets too squashed.
I saw (but didn't hear since I can't find a single audio sample w/ bass) that Photon Death Ray is kinda similar to Milkbox and since it has a blend knob, could I get the same tone magic that Milkbox has, but without strong compression?
Or maybe I've started to dislike compressor pedals in general...
In further news...
I really like the Becos Fx Twain as a Limiter.
I really like the Becos Fx Twain as a Limiter.
Me too! I use it in stacked mode as both compressor and limiter...I really like the Becos Fx Twain as a Limiter.
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No argument here. I have V1 use it the same way and it is a fantastic little dbx (two dbxes)In further news...
I really like the Becos Fx Twain as a Limiter.
Mk2 with DITOS seems to be unobtainium. Kicking myself for not grabbing the used one Gear Hero had a few weeks ago.
There's one on eBay in Japan for $900 but I don't want it that much.
I recently bought a Becos Mini. That tiny little thing is awesome!
So is the Stella. It's become my favorite compressor.
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I feel like I could get some flack with this question.... But here goes.
I'm NOT a pedal guy, never have been. Been playing for 40+ years. Never anything more than a tuner.
I recently got in a good band, and it might be time to step up my game a little.
What would be a good entry level compressor?
2 years ago I tried a Walrus Mira. I'm not a tweaker. I'm looking for a set it and forget it.
I was a little overwhelmed by the 5 or 6 knobs.
I'm not looking to break the bank.
I looked at the TC SpectraComp and EHX Bass Preacher on Reverb.
What are some other simple comps?
TYIA
I'm NOT a pedal guy, never have been. Been playing for 40+ years. Never anything more than a tuner.
I recently got in a good band, and it might be time to step up my game a little.
What would be a good entry level compressor?
2 years ago I tried a Walrus Mira. I'm not a tweaker. I'm looking for a set it and forget it.
I was a little overwhelmed by the 5 or 6 knobs.
I'm not looking to break the bank.
I looked at the TC SpectraComp and EHX Bass Preacher on Reverb.
What are some other simple comps?
TYIA
Becos Mini, Keeley Bassist, Fender Bassman Comp all pretty simple. Becos Mini has a few more knobs, but is worth it.
I think the Lusithand Alma is my favorite easy to figure out compressor. Set the ratio where you like, adjust the compression amount, and blend some clean in if you like. It sounds great and glues your sound together. It tends a little dark but that was a feature and not a bug for me.
@Gecko5 becos mini is my fav set and forget pedal. i had the bassist and found it though to dial in bc it so transparent. the alma is very colorful so it sounded too much IMO.
Tc spetrecomp is a good option because you toneprint it and have a ton of options without having to tweak yourself
Tc spetrecomp is a good option because you toneprint it and have a ton of options without having to tweak yourself
