Guyatone ST-2 Compressor.

[amarr1]

How is it? Enough output to boost the signal a bit? I'm a tad apprehensive due to the fact that the Micro Overdrive I tried had no output.

 

 

discuss.

[IRG]

I had one a while ago, pretty decent overall. It will boost the signal for sure. It will also add some noise like most compressors. I would check out the Visual Sound compressor too, I thought that one was quite good.

[amarr1]

I had one a while ago, pretty decent overall. It will boost the signal for sure. It will also add some noise like most compressors. I would check out the Visual Sound compressor too, I thought that one was quite good.

 

 

Thanks, I want to try the Visual Sound one too, the tone knob is a great feature. I'd prefer a subtler compressor (looking for something similiar compression wise to the Tube Comp on the M9/13). Does it do that sort of thing nicely?

[IRG]

I would say the VS may be what you're after then, it's also a good booster, without too much compression if you dial it in that way. It's been a while since I used it. I haven't had a compressor on my board in a while, just felt like it wasn't necessary.

[amarr1]

I would say the VS may be what you're after then, it's also a good booster, without too much compression if you dial it in that way. It's been a while since I used it. I haven't had a compressor on my board in a while, just felt like it wasn't necessary.

 

 

Thanks IRG, I'll check one out. I've found it really cleans things up nicely and tightens my overall sound.

[kpd78]

I used to have the Guyatone ST-2 and really liked it.

 

I didn't have any problem with it being noisy at all; with most comps things only really get noisy when you crank up the sustain - which I never do as it sounds weird.

(FWIW compressors don't really 'add' noise anyway, they merely boost the noise that is already there.)

 

The 'Direct' switch is a really useful addition - it gives a 50/50 mix of direct/compressed signals so you can get the extra sustain of the compression, but also retain a more natural attack to your notes.

[IvIark]

Yeah I've got the ST2 and love it too, and have never had any problem with noise. As an added bonus the buffer is very neutral sounding and so can perform a function for you when turned off.

[schenkadere]

I've had many compressors...most recently the Visual Sound Comp 66 and the ST-2. I stayed with the ST-2 because it offered a bit more squash than the 66. Both are great...best I've used to date. I don't think you can go wrong with either. The direct switch is a nice feature, but it is very subtle. The tone on the 66 is a great feature as well. Both have great buffers, no tone suck, and both have a good amount of boost if you like...I personally never boost with a compressor...just don't like it. The 66 is a big, solid, heavy build...takes up much more real estate than the ST-2. Some folks are leery about the Guyatone build, but I'm not hard on my pedals...I think it's built fine.

I kept the ST-2...just liked it a touch more, but it was a really close call. You can't go wrong with either.

The ST-2 came with a faulty footswitch. I shipped it back to Kevin at Godlyke, paid 5 bucks for shipping, and he had it back to me in no time working perfectly. Good service.

[Wood Chuck]

Thanks, I want to try the Visual Sound one too, the tone knob is a great feature. I'd prefer a subtler compressor (looking for something similiar compression wise to the Tube Comp on the M9/13). Does it do that sort of thing nicely?

Yes, Mine is great. I have it first in line on the board. It can be subtle ala funk or make your Guitar sing. Also a great volume boost!