Author Topic: Compressors - talk to me... (Read 6914 times)

Twinfan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:51:37 PM »

Superb reply as always Derek - many thanks!

So I'm looking at the Barber Tone Press as the "top spec" job. What about the Electro-Harmonix Nano Soul Preacher? Has anyone used one? Looks OK for £59.......

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:53:48 PM »

HBE CPR is the best pedal-based compressor you can get for guitar.

Most rackmount compressors are made for their transparency and are not guitar-specific, so I've yet to come across one that I think works well for guitar.

A vintage EQ will also add a fair amount of compression to the signal, but I don't know if you want to shell out that kinda scratch for a Pultec for one song.

Kilby · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:58:57 PM »

I would also suggest having a look at the analogue man compressors.

I always liked what the Dan Armstrong "Orange Squeezer" and Analogue Mike does a nice version.

Other people prefer the Ross (the MXR Dynacomp is basically the same thing). Happily Analogue Mike does a 2 in 1 pedal. Give it a check here http://www.analogman.com/rossmod.htm

Personally I don't like the Boss Compressors at all

indysmith · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2007, 03:05:20 PM »

oo now i fancy a bit of that barber tone press

5F6-A · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2007, 03:57:10 PM »

Quote from: Mr Ed

His name, Robert Keeley.
His occupation, pedal god.

The Keeley Compressor = rated as one of the best you can buy.

http://www.robertkeeley.com/product.php?id=8

http://www.robertkeeley.co.uk/compress.htm

+1

_tom_ · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:50:50 PM »

Would a compressor like the Tone Press or CPR help to beef up a strats bridge pickup at all? I have a Trilogy but its just too twangy and not, well, compressed or smooth enough when compared to a humbucker.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:57:05 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Would a compressor like the Tone Press or CPR help to beef up a strats bridge pickup at all? I have a Trilogy but its just too twangy and not, well, compressed or smooth enough when compared to a humbucker.

Strictly speaking, yes.

The compressor, especially if it is of the 'vintage' style, will do just what it says on the tin -- take those high-energy treble frequencies and smoosh em so that they are the same amplitude as those low-energy, lazy ass bass frequencies. :) That's why there's a tone control on a compressor pedal, so you can re-adjust that balance if it sounds too muddy for your liking once you've compressed the living bejeezus out of it.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2007, 05:24:04 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

By the way I hate Boss pedals so the CS is out. I'll check out the Barber Tone Press and see what Electro-Harmonix do.....

If you hate boss pedals - You haven't tried enough of them.

QS-Nalle · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2007, 05:58:26 PM »

T.C. electronics.....nice

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2007, 07:44:43 PM »

E.H do one that plugs in to the mains which uses valves called a Black Finger. It sounds good from their description but I've not actually tried one.

For the money though the HBE CPR is a bargain from a quality manufacturer and is really good.

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2007, 07:47:17 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: Twinfan

By the way I hate Boss pedals so the CS is out. I'll check out the Barber Tone Press and see what Electro-Harmonix do.....

If you hate boss pedals - You haven't tried enough of them.

I heard someone demoing a boss compressor in Electro Hill a while back and it was just disgusting!

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #26 on:** November 28, 2007, 07:52:29 PM »

I'm not trying to defend any particular boss pedal - But you cannot deny there are some BRILLIANT boss pedals.

THe current Compressor being made is the CS-3, which on it's own, isn't amazing - Prolly what you heard being demo'd.

But once it's modded it's meant to be great - I'll get back to you once my kit's arrived.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #27 on:** November 28, 2007, 07:54:04 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

It's for a Tele lead so I need that warmth and a volume boost.

That's what the MXR Dynacomp does perfect - smooths out the top end slightly and gives you a volume boost. I used one for years, great pedal.

:twisted:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #28 on:** November 28, 2007, 08:11:57 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

I'm not trying to defend any particular boss pedal - But you cannot deny there are some BRILLIANT boss pedals.

THe current Compressor being made is the CS-3, which on it's own, isn't amazing - Prolly what you heard being demo'd.

But once it's modded it's meant to be great - I'll get back to you once my kit's arrived.

Yes there are some great Boss pedals I agree. The thing I heard was noisy and just made the guitar sound like cr@p! Yes keep us posted on the modded version!

I love the funky cleans you can get with compressors, players like Curtis Mayfield or Nile Rogers and who ever it was who played on the theme from shaft (some dude from NYC, Ben??)

38thBeatle · « **Reply #29 on:** November 28, 2007, 08:38:58 PM »

The HBE is a great choice- a very "musical" piece of equipment. I also like a visual sound compressor too but they are the only types I can comment upon from my own experience.

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