Which compressor to get?

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Ive been pretty set on the Presonus Comp16.

But, ive recently been looking at the behringer Tube Composer.

Which would be better?


(ive got to stop looking at behringer gear, i feel dirty)

 

[JanusZarate]

I think you know the answer, but it really depends on your needs.

If you want quality compression, stick to the Presonus. If you're looking for the kind of disappointing tone-altering terror that causes audiences to run away screaming... go for the Behringer.

On a more serious note... I don't even know if the Presonus works well on bass. I'd search for some reviews or threads on it here.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

The presonus apparently does really well for bass, even the vocal and piano presets are apparently pretty good for bass too.

Ill be using it as part of a mic pre when recording vocals too.

The only reason i was looking at the behringer was it has more control, the presonus is just presets (tho i dare say the presets are probably pretty good)

 

[bongomania]

Presonus (generally) is known for good quality gear and very usable presets.

 

[Iridescentone]

Speaking of...

Anyone familiar with this Maxon?

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Good stuff guys, this means my current rack plan will still work

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Speaking of...

Anyone familiar with this Maxon?

Ive personally never heard of it or seen it.

I know im going for something that can go in a rack, i might have room on a shelve but not enough i dont think.

Harmony Central?

 

[Iridescentone]

Ya, I looked on HC, only one review. Must be a fairly new pedal from Maxon.

I have one coming, hoping it will work as good as the Guyatone Flip Series (I shoulda never sold my Flip!).

Impressions to follow....

 

[bongomania]

Yeah, I almost bought one of those Maxons recently, just to review it, as somebody had one on Ebay for around $150.

But I bailed on it because I really can't afford this addiction. You missed out, too, I just sold a Flip comp on Ebay a couple weeks ago, it went for around $120.

Do let us know what you think of the Maxon!

 

[ulrich]

I like my SS Behringer Composer, just fine. The tube model sure is pretty. It doesn't seem too cost much more than the SS model. If you like the sound of it, go for it.

Looks like the newer Composer Pros have tube emulation. It might be worth giving a listen.

Listen with your ears, not with marketing hype, or the presence of tubes.

See quote below for more info. Having read alt.audio.pro.live-sound for several years, I've come to respect Phildo. You can trust what he says.

http://groups.google.com/group/alt....+Tube+Composer+phildo&rnum=2#d5e0a70d800d45fb

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"joep" <[email protected]> wrote in message

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> Does anyone has any experience using the Behringer T1952, tube
> compressor/limiter???

It's not a tube compressor as such. It's basically a Composer Pro with a
tube stage added to give extra warmth. If it's a true valve compressor
you are after take a look at the ART Levelar which, although not built
for the road does sound good and is damn cheap. LA Audio also make a
good one for a low price.

Phildo

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I like me SS Behringer Composer, just fine. The tube model sure is pretty. It doesn't seem to cost much more than the SS model. If you like the sound of it, go for it.

Looks like the newer Composer Pros have tube emulation. It might be worth giving a listen.

Listen with your ears, not with marketing hype, or the presence of tubes.

See quote below for more info. Having read alt.audio.pro.live-sound for several years, I've come to respect Phildo. You can trust what he says.

http://groups.google.com/group/alt....+Tube+Composer+phildo&rnum=2#d5e0a70d800d45fb

I have to say that it wasnt the tubes that got me interested in the tube composer, it was the extra control (and to a much lesser extent it being a 2 channel compressor, which could always be handy at some stage)

I think i'll stick with the presonus, over here in the UK it isnt the easiest of things to be able to just try out gear. All the local music shops have is a few peavey combos, a peavey half stack and a few ashdowns, there was an SVT-CL and 810 about for a wee while, but not long.

But anything like this, you just cant get in shops over here (except maybe in london or the bigger cities down south). So im really having to go by other peoples opinions!

 

[Iridescentone]

Yeah, I almost bought one of those Maxons recently, just to review it, as somebody had one on Ebay for around $150.

But I bailed on it because I really can't afford this addiction. You missed out, too, I just sold a Flip comp on Ebay a couple weeks ago, it went for around $120.

Do let us know what you think of the Maxon!

Ya I snagged a used one for cheap. I can turn it if it won't love me, and not lose too much, but I would'nt care to foray into a new one at $240.

Evidently, there was a bass-specific Flip as well, never seen one for sale tho.

mohawk, sorry if this is turning into a hijack.

 

[these_go211]

KEELEY KEELEY KEELEY!!!!!

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Ya I snagged a used one for cheap. I can turn it if it won't love me, and not lose too much, but I would'nt care to foray into a new one at $240.

Evidently, there was a bass-specific Flip as well, never seen one for sale tho.

mohawk, sorry if this is turning into a hijack.

Its cool, im pretty much set on the presonus so all is good with me

 

[ulrich]

I have to say that it wasnt the tubes that got me interested in the tube composer, it was the extra control (and to a much lesser extent it being a 2 channel compressor, which could always be handy at some stage)

If you're not concerned about real tubes, you can get the Behringer Composer Pro XL. By Behringer's own description, it's the same thing without the tubes. It saves you about 40 dollars or pounds, and a rack-space.

 

[Metallkasten]

I really enjoy my presonus bluemax compressor. I'm not sure how different it is from their other compressors, but it sounds good. Almost undetectable if you don't listen for it.

 

[rtslinger]

Any of you people use a Keeley Compressor if so what is the best settings you have found for live situations? I am currently using a rack mount model I forget the name???? that belongs to my guitar player but, I want a stomp type that I can control myself.
thanks
RTS

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I really enjoy my presonus bluemax compressor. I'm not sure how different it is from their other compressors, but it sounds good. Almost undetectable if you don't listen for it.

Awesome, thats what im wanting, something thats not going make any obvious change to the tone

 

[SteveC]

The only reason i was looking at the behringer was it has more control, the presonus is just presets (tho i dare say the presets are probably pretty good)

I'd go with the BlueMax instead. It has the presetslike the Comp16 but also has manual controls. Best of both worlds. It works well for bass. I am debating getting another.

 

[4Mal]

I have a couple of old dbx 166 comps. I keep 'em in the PA rack and use the for vocals as there is a generally 'sweet' sound about them. They just sound really nice and smooth. Bass tracks through them really well. EBay for pretty cheap. These are not the recent 166A but early 90's model 166 ...

Older Symetrix rackables can be fantastic for bass. I ran a 501 for a long time and and kind of wathing to see what pop's up. Passinwind described then as the 80's rock bass sound once...

In a stompable format, the Punch Factory has a lot going for it. Not the east of which is a decent DI. It's not a J48 but then if your J48 trakes a dump, it's the backup ...

I was impressed by a short demo of Fish Slapper's EBS Multi comp. Quite clear I thought. I'd like to spend more time with one of those.

Those last two would not be appropriate for recording voice I'm guessing. Maybe guiatr, maybe key's but in a non-rack format - they're pretty darned good. By reputation, the Compulator is good as well. I've not had that experience yet though...