I need a compressor, any advices
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Re: I need a compressor, any advices
Keeley 4 knob compressor sounds really good. Heard it next to the @ knob one and they both are sweet butt......i would get one. Or the Cleaness if you can
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Re: I need a compressor, any advices
rnagoda wrote:Tonepad.com has the instruction set for the much-loved Orange Squeezer, and even has bass-specific mods, so maybe this is the way to go: http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=5
nbabmf wrote:The OS is a nice compressor, but you're kind of stuck with one kind of sound. The trimpots adjust JFET bias, and you'll lose signal if you go too far from the sweet spot. I like the Ross/Dyna Comp because the trimmers can all be brought to the outside for a total of 4 controls, and you do get some very different sounds.
I agree... but... I have built a OS and did those mods as well as had both controls where you can get to them... you know knobs and what'not.
It really is a nice pedal, but as nbabm says it has a sound. I like it after filters usually because it adds this cool attack that is really neat.
I have yet to build a Ross but I have used a old Ross before and thought it to be a nice pedal but in the end I like Limiters or Comps that can be used as a Limiter for live use.