Compression

[ToeJamFootball]

i have come to the conclusion, that the reason i like the sounds i get with the roland preamp more that those with the 350x is because of the compression.

 

who here uses a compressor??

 

ToeJam

[Rippin' Robin]

Me.

 

19" LEM CLX2 compressor, channel (1) set to auto compression, channel (2) set as hard limiter to get the most out of my power amp.

 

It's so frickin' loud you wouldn't believe it.

[Perfessor]

Just the one on my amp. Sounds the best to me with a little compression. Just enough to sharpen it up.

[MacGarnicle]

Yep, one for each preamp channel

[Thumper]

Inboard compressor on the Nemesis combo, plus a Black Finger tube compressor (more as an effect than as a limiter).

[Moody Johnny]

 

Multi-band is the only way!

 

But of course, some rackmount hi-end compressor would provide more parameters to control. Maybe one day...

[ToeJamFootball]

a limiter/enhancer pedal is a compressor right??

 

ToeJam

[Thumper]

 

Originally posted by ToeJamFootball a limiter/enhancer pedal is a compressor right?? ToeJam

 

 

Yep---at least, limter=compressor (I think).

[bnyswonger]

I use one for sustain as an effect only.

 

I don't like the idea of my dynamics getting messed with continuously.

[g.ghost]

I've just started using one that was hanging around not being used in the bands box of extra goodies.

 

It is the Alexis Nano Compressor and I'm pleased with the results.

 

Not blown away or anything, but I think it just "tightens up" the sound a bit.

 

I'm just using the settings suggested in the manual that came with it to use for "rock bass".

 

If I had the time / desire to play with the settings a bit more I might be able to really get something amazing but can't seem to find the time.

[Johnny Deeper]

 

Originally posted by bnyswonger I don't like the idea of my dynamics getting messed with continuously.

 

 

I agree with this. Plus I use 15" & 18" speakers which don't move as fast - so they don't spike as harshly. If I had a 4x10 I'd want to squash it out a little I guess.

[Adrenochrome]

Always - even my 'clean' sound is compressed a little. And used judiciously it doesn't noticeably mess with your dynamics. Here's the best bit - it allows you're overall sound level to be higher in the mix without cutting through unnecessarily.

[ravlin]

for those of you who use compression, do you use it before the input on your head/preamp, or do you use it through an effects loop?

[Thunderbroom]

 

Originally posted by ravlin for those of you who use compression, do you use it before the input on your head/preamp, or do you use it through an effects loop?

 

 

I'd like to know the answer to this also.

[greenshag]

when I used a compressor, I used it through the effects loop...

 

I don't use one anymore, as I like a lot of grit in my sound, and as bob said, it messed with my dynamics. I did find it useful when using a synth bass pedal though....