Compressor Ideas

[voerking]

i wasn't that blown away by the Tone Press either.

the Diamond is really stellar. I also just got an Accountant, and i've been digging it so far.

[Chankgeez]

I wanted to chime in here and say that I used to own a Tone Press and thought it didn't live up to the hype.

i wasn't that blown away by the Tone Press either.

Good to know.

I've also been mildly interested in the Origin Effects SlideRig, but that's no small investment.

[tim]

I've heard the Diamond is amazing. I want to try one, but I might settle for the Mooer version.

I just watched a video of The Accountant, and it sounds fucking cool. Seems from the YouTube video that it has a really cool compressed tape thing going on. Does it do that in person as well? If so, this needs to be on my board.

[chuckjaywalk]

I've tried a few (CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, Dyna Comp, Custom Comp, Black Finger, the Warden) and I fell in love with the CS-1. It is a very pronounced and 'effecty' compressor, but I love the ducking effect I can get by placing it after reverb and delay.

[elevenstrings]

Not a big fan of compressors, but Eventide added a free eq/compressor to the H9 so I guess I can use that if I need one.

[voerking]

I just watched a video of The Accountant, and it sounds fucking cool. Seems from the YouTube video that it has a really cool compressed tape thing going on. Does it do that in person as well? If so, this needs to be on my board.

it definitely sounds more like a studio caliber compressor than a guitar stompbox.

[D.o.S.]

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the following website is dedicated to someone reviewing LOADS of different compressor pedals:

http://www.ovnilab.com/

defo worth checking out

Whoa *packs self a snack*

oh, and check out his FAQ section too.

Yeah, this was super helpful. Might check out The Warden

Duder posts over on TalkBass as Bongomania. One of my favorite TB'ers who never made it over here.

[Ro_S]

Duder posts over on TalkBass as Bongomania. One of my favorite TB'ers who never made it over here.

He certainly seems to know his stuff about compressors. I found his pages very useful. Credit to him. If there's one effect type I don't think I ever could be enthusiatic about it's compressors.

[doommeow]

Anyone have any knowledge on the Pigtronix Philosopher King?

Just got offered one in trade.

[jrmy]

I just got the MXR Bass Compressor, and it's looking like it's a keeper. I used to avoid compressors like the plague, but saw a guy a couple of weeks ago with ungodly tone who had one on the whole time, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The MXR had good reviews and a nice feature set, so I gave it a shot. Thankfully, it also has great instructions, which made it really easy to realize the sound I wanted and dial it in quickly. I've got it set to be more of a limiter, because I've always had a really "heavy" right hand, and I clank out pretty quickly if I'm not careful. With this setting, I still get plenty of attack, but it's now consistent. None of those CLANK(note) moments, if you know what I mean. Still plenty of dynamics and punch. Doesn't mess with my fuzz, and my bass sounds like my bass.

I could see it working well with a number of instruments, and given the number of compression ratios it offers, as well as the ability to fine tune the attack & release (and the input/output gain) it's pretty damned flexible.

[leaves turn]

Anyone have any knowledge on the Pigtronix Philosopher King?

Just got offered one in trade.

I had one on my board for months, loved it, flipped it because I wanted something smaller and with a lighter touch. What compressorguydude says here is spot on, plus the King has the sweet volume swell and trem options.

If Pigtronix remade the King in a pedalboard friendly package and cut the less-than-useful bells and whistles, I'd totally buy one again.

[Ev_O)))]

The xotic is pretty sweet. I hardly turn it off, particularly when performing live. Makes up for lack of controls up front via a series of internal dip switches which allow you to tailor it to your specific needs and then just leave it. I have mine set to what the manual called "humbucker sparkle". It does exactly that pretty well.

That said I love the Diamond Comp, it's pretty amazing. I only chose the SP as it wasn't that far away and won out in real estate and $$$$.
The Philosopher's king is also really really really cool if you think you'll have a use for all the extra functionality and whatnot.