Good compressor for soy boi noize?

[moid]

I like the pigtronix compressor as well - it stays clean which is what I want from a compressor, although I often use it at the end of a chain or in the middle to limit the output of some of my noisier pedals so they don't overwhelm the next thing in the chain. I like the blend on it and the treble boost a lot - mine is the old 5 knob version, I think there is a smaller cheaper 4 knob version now. The only bad thing on it is the distortion, which is fizzy and yuk.

[drolo]

the new compact version does not have the distortion, a good move I think

[bronzetalon]

I use the accountant for bass and it's just about my favorite compressor for simplicity, size, and price. I also use a Keely bass limiter at the end of my chain and he makes good compressors as well.

[Kacey Y]

I used to have the Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone and loved it for a very functional clean compressor. The things I didn't like about it were the sideways wide/short pedal format, needing an 18v adapter and I found the distortion to be completely unnecessary and not very good. So it sounds like the addressed all those issues with the Micro version. I've been considering picking up a new compressor, I might have to give it a go.

[karmablock]

I found having a comp/limiter more useful than a regular comp. The regular one just choked my signal unless I was playing in standard guitar tuning (I mostly play C standard and bass).
What I'm currently using a Mark Bass Compressore (black box version). It can be found for $120 - 140. It sounds amazing but it has two trade offs. A huge enclosure and it's a beast to power 12v 600ma .

[Jwar]

I've had an FEA Opti Fet (twice, own one now), FEA DB CL, FEA DE CL and a Darkglass Super Symmetry. My compressor knowledge is pretty limited but I know I prefer the ones that squash or have the ability to more than those that don't. The FEA DB CL was the best IMO but I stuck with the Opti Fet because it's enough for me. It has tone shaping that you can actually hear, so I dig that. The eq is a bit more on the feel it more than hear it side though.

For bass, I love this thing. It gives me more volume, punch and levels out my highs and lows. I'll never play without a comp again.

[greyscales]

Accountant seems like it would be a great always on compressor since it can be a cool tone shaper.

I used a Boss CS-2 for a while because it sounded good bumping a dirt pedal to the next level. Also made my bass pop at shows (not in the slapping sense).

[BetterOffShred]

Boss CS-2 is a good one for real. I've Had a 2 and a 3, and the 2 is way better in my opinion.

[goroth]

Accountant is so good. Can be almost unnoticeable, or nutso. Stacks really well with fuzz.

[neonblack]

Accountant is the best clean tone for people who don't like clean tones.

[PeteeBee]

I like the accountant late in the chain, either last or almost. Just makes everything sound cool, or makes my Katana sound more alive or something. That being said, I like a SSBS Mini in that spot just as much set real mild, and then there is more eq control.

[adamajah]

Dammit. You guys are making me pine hard for that dirty Accountant when all I wanted was a crystal clean $100 comp.

Must stay focused on the pigtronix.... must stay focused

[waltdogg]

Accountant is the best clean tone for people who don't like clean tones.

basically.

i have one on my guitar board set to drive my amp a fair amount.

i have another on my bass board to juice my fuzz for squealing feedback.

they are both #1 in both pedal chains.

[adamajah]

Accountant is the best clean tone for people who don't like clean tones.

basically.

i have one on my guitar board set to drive my amp a fair amount.

i have another on my bass board to juice my fuzz for squealing feedback.

they are both #1 in both pedal chains.

I am one of those people hehe

Which is why I have a plexi style amp. It’s basiclly impossible for me to get a completely clean tone. And pedal-wise I have more dirt than I can shake a stick at, so a compressor that adds more dirt seems irrational.

But still. Dat raw fairfield tastiness.. I think I’ll be mulling over this for a while to come

[frigid midget]

I ordered an Accountant, just cause I wanted to try something that's different from my old CS-3. It got lost in the mail

Ended up picking up an old cheap Guyatone compressor, to get by untill I get the Accountant.

I actually really dig it so much I don't feel the urge to swap it for something with more bells and whistles. It's the little green fellow. Not the most sturdy build, but it does a great job squashing my bass in a way that doesn't annoy me or add too much noise.