this pedal not only compresses the signal into something longer, it also seems to compress the frequency and filters out bass and pumps up on treble.. wonder for acdc, deep purple stuff with a soft overdrive.. but if you wana go the slayer or sepultura.. you need some bass enhancer.. i use mt-2 \m/_ >_< _\m/.
On its own its really weak as a compressor.. but when you stick an overdrive/distorion pedal it just lasts foreva.
my setup is a scalloped
cream strat(lol malmsteen) => supasustain - (mt-2 or dod250) - analog delay - (homebrew) 50 watt poweramp with simple tone controls.
might i also add this pedal is very noisy at high level.. so its best to keep it as little as possible and pump the sustain..this also creates a slight distorion which if followed with a high gain pedal will create DEATH DISTORTION. lol not the prettiest of stuff.
Reliability/Durability:
lol i built it and i trust myself.. so yes i'd go without backup ..never failed me yet
Ease of Use:
well its 2 knobs. level and sustain.. pretty simple.. hate the 18v though.. i build this one with 2 jacks to take seperate 9v adapters and that seemed to do the job.. i suppose if you like going through batteries.. you could use them but meh..
Customer Support:
umm never had to ask myself for support ;)
Overall Rating:
i play mainly power and prog metal.. so from impellateri to dream theater..
bascially you just change the distorion and other things and this pedal adapts to whateva your playing..(neat little box)
i've been using it for about 5 months now.. quite regulaly..if it were stolen or lost i would build anouther one ;) ( i don't think they make these commertially anymore it was designed in 1973)
I chose this one becasue this pedal was no1. simple no2. seemed more like a compressor then others becasue regardless what others say in truth they are "limiters"
all this beast does is hold that note...and thats all i want
