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Which compressor?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by cubeenz, Sep 14, 2001.

  1. Sep 14, 2001 #1
    cubeenz

    cubeenz Guest

    Jun 25, 2001
    New Melle, MO (St. Louis area)
    Okay, I've narrowed my compressor search down to two. The Alesis 3630 and the dbx 266XL. I've got some spending money now and it's burning a whole in my pocket. :D The cost of both is the same, $150. I was just wondering what everyone thought of these two models, and which one is the better buy. I really don't know much about compressors, so anything you have to offer will probably be of help. Thanks a lot.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2001 #2
    Chasarms

    Chasarms Casual Observer

    May 24, 2001
    Saint Louis, MO USA
    I used that model dbx in my rack for a while. I tested the Alesis also.

    Both worked great. The metering is better on the alesis and it has a true gate. Both are fine for bass. I bought dbx because of dependibility issues. Not that I have heard a lot of bad things about alesis, but I have never had anything dbx break. I can't imagine that you wouldn't be happy with either.

    I am probably the only person on this board that knows where New Melle is!! I live in St. Peters.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2001 #3
    ThunderStik

    ThunderStik Guest

    Jun 25, 2001
    Claremore OK.
    I use a dbx 160a and love it, I got the dbx for the same reasons, ive never had anything go wrong with a dbx.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2001 #4
    davelowell

    davelowell Guest

    Jan 18, 2001
    stl, mo
    i use the 3630 AND i'm from stl. flora place near tower grove park. anyway, i find no difference except the gate, so i bought the alesis. ymmv

    dave
     
  5. Sep 14, 2001 #5
    ihixulu

    ihixulu Supporting Member

    Mar 31, 2000
    South Shore MA
    I got the Alesis for $99 new on sale at GC. I like it very much.

    I couldn't tell the difference between it and the dbx when I was recording in the studio....then again I play RAWK MYOOZIK so what do I know.
     
  6. Sep 14, 2001 #6
    cubeenz

    cubeenz Guest

    Jun 25, 2001
    New Melle, MO (St. Louis area)
    Yeah, I went and got the dbx today, after talking to the store people about both models. I like it very much. It sounds great and does exactly what I needed it for. I don't know a lot about compressors, but I'm learning and experimenting. Feel free to offer any tips or ideas for me... thanks a lot all..
     
  7. Sep 15, 2001 #7
    yawnsie

    yawnsie

    Apr 11, 2000
    London
    Away to Effects with you! :D
     
  8. Nov 20, 2001 #8
    BigBohn

    BigBohn Guest

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    which 2-channel dbx comp you guys like?