Members endo23 Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 I've been running a Saffron Squeeze on my board for ages now, but lately I've been feeling like it's TOO squishy, ruins my attack and doesn't let my OD's "breathe." (You know, all the usual complaints about comps and dynamics.) Tried out a number of other comps during the past year (T-Rex, Analogman, Keeley) before biting the bullet and scooping up a Tone Press off eBay this week. The Tone Press IS IT. The blend knob works exactly as advertised (genius!), and while my rig will never be "complete" (there are always delay and modulation pedals to buy), I can say with confidence that my core tone is now in place: COT50 -> Eternity -> Tone Press. The TP tames the COT's massive volume boost without totally clamping down on its "open wide" quality-- something my SS couldn't manage. With the TP engaged, the COT alone gives me edgy, slight break-up like a cranked amp. ETERNITY alone is the perfect rhythm sound. And both together? The lead tone I've been hearing in my head for the past 8 years. So... Thanks to all you FXers who turned me onto Lovepedal and convinced me to try the Press. You are the wind beneath my wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stereotypy Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 have you tried the tone press before the eternity (and after the cot)??? i liked mine best in front of my zendrive... it sounds awesome if you let ring 2 notes together. if you haven't tried it... TRY IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMCMedic Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Congrats! I Love my Tone Press. Tonight I have been running my Grosh to the T-Press to the Fuzz Factory, nothing else. I might just leave that as a 2 pedal set up for practice tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endo23 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 I haven't tried the TP before the Eternity yet... I tend to be a "compressor after OD" kind of guy, but I will certainly experiment with its placement. I've got a bunch of other dirt to throw at it too, so in the end I'll probably have an OD before and another after, just for variety...And I didn't get to run my Fuzz Factory with it, but I'm looking forward to that-- the FF is another hard to tame pedal, so maybe the TP will make it more user friendly?I did try it with my ICBM, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Nice to welcome a new member to the TP club bar and lounge ... had mine for two years now and I'd never sell that sucker; truly a unique bit of work from Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 You're giving me comp GAS, if such a thing is even possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endo23 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Thanks, Tiki. I think Dave Barber makes some of the best gear out there right now-- never been less than blown away by any of his pedals-- or his prices.Hack-- it's possible. Prepare to put Mr. Squishy on the chopping block! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZJD Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Better than the Keeley eh? Hmmmmm.......What is your main guitar right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric I Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Congrats! Got a Tone Press waiting for me at the post office as I type. Supposedly one of the best comps goin', especially with that blend control. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endo23 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Originally posted by 48729zjd Better than the Keeley eh? Hmmmmm....... What is your main guitar right now? The Keeley is great, but it's just a dolled-up Ross, which is what my Saffron Squeeze is. I can get the same exact sounds out of both-- and while they're great pedals, they just feel a little over-compressed for my current tastes. The TP intrigued me because I thought if I could blend in a bit of clean signal, it might allow me to preserve some attack and dynamics while getting the sustain and level balance I dig-- et voila, that's exactly what it does!My main guitar is a PRS Custom 24. The pups on that thing have really been an issue-- high output-- and the TP tames my whole chain in a very musical way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Janglin_Jack Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 I think the three best compressors I have ever used are the Keeley, Barber Tone Press and the Maxon CP-101. I think the Barber is the most transparent and versitle, while the Maxon is easy to use. All three are excellent and slight different from each other. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZJD Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Dang and I was all set on upgrading to a 4-Knob Keeley...The price is right on the Tonepress though, maybe I should try both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members endo23 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 You should... I mean, it's just my opinion, but the 4-knob comp is kind of overkill, for the price-- the attack knob is VERY subtle, and the input knob is just to fine tune the comp for different instrument levels, like if you're gonna run keys or vox through the pedal. I think the TP's Blend knob is the first real improvement to the classic Ross/Dyna-comp design. Again, just my take, but you owe it to yourself to try both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Janglin_Jack Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Originally posted by endo23 I think the TP's Blend knob is the first real improvement to the classic Ross/Dyna-comp design. Again, just my take, but you owe it to yourself to try both. +1 Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members puddinstone Posted June 2, 2006 Members Share Posted June 2, 2006 Yeah the Barber is great. You can't beat the price too! I love that their stuff is reasonably priced and still is so great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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