compressor pedals

[cadencethefire]

i was thinking of this, it's got a bunch of nice options but i've heard the simple solid state pedals are really sick too...

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Vox-Cooltron-CT05CO-Snake-Charmer-Compressor-Pedal?full_sku=150253

anyone have suggestions?

all good suggestions get repped +

[edgebass5]

I've yet to hear a compressor in a pedal format that's really impressed me. That's not to say that there's something wrong with the format though.

My all-time favorite compressor is the Rane DC-24. Rackmountable in a 1U space, auto attack/release settings, built-in active crossover, mono/stereo/split-combine operation, compressor, expander, limiter... All compressors should be this cool... And Rane should NOT have discontinued it. You can find them used for an absolute steal.

[cadencethefire]

thanks!!

[lemoley]

Boss Cs-2

[Misanthropic]

what's the deal with boss cs-2 and cs-3? is the cs-3 just a newer model?

http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/CS-3/index.html

i've got a cs-3 and it works fine, can't say how good it is cause it's basically the only compressor i've tried.

[lemoley]

indeed, its the newer model of the CS-2 with a few upgrades i think

[Scooch]

Are there different compressor pedals for bass and guitar or are they pretty much universal?

[lemoley]

well i use a guitar compressor on my bass and it works fine

[edgebass5]

A compressor is a compressor. All a compressor does (ideally) is reduce the dynamic of the waveform. That being said there are plenty with a built in color that might be more suitable to a guitar, or a conversely to a bass.

[blizzard]

The BBE Opto stomp (I think thats the name) is supposed to be a pretty decent pedal compressor.

[Spirit Crusher]

If you can, find a Trace Elliot SMX Dual band compressor. Much like the Rane, except in a pedal format. You can usually find them on ebay and pawn stores. They are very transparent and add that punch in the balls tone, nice and tight, they also feature a crossover and run on 18 volts which can be a blessing in terms of head room but a problem with finding a suitable power supply.

[Radiobass81]

I like the MXR Compressor (I've only used the black one, although the red one is cheaper and I don't know the differences between the two).

[HELLonWHEELS]

Demeter Compulator. Best stomp compressor hands down. Its also has a steep price $200.

[peeted]

Boss Cs-2
This, the Cs-2 is the best compressor i have used, pity they discontinued it, i dont like the new version anywhere near as much.

[edgebass5]

Demeter Compulator. Best stomp compressor hands down. Its also has a steep price $200.

If it says Demeter on it... its amazing. I wrote Demeter on the grill of my cheap 2x12 cabinet and it sounded ten times better :lol: My lust for a Demeter VTBP-201S knows no bounds...

[rh15951]

If it says Demeter on it... its amazing. I wrote Demeter on the grill of my cheap 2x12 cabinet and it sounded ten times better :lol: My lust for a Demeter VTBP-201S knows no bounds...

Hey man, is there any way to know if your amp can handle a capacitative load without just testing it and seeing if it melts :eek:

/hijack (sorry)


EDIT: I'm gona test out a Toadworks Mr Squishy, I'll let you know how it sounds :thumb:

[edgebass5]

Hey man, is there any way to know if your amp can handle a capacitative load without just testing it and seeing if it melts :eek:

That's beyond my realm... What type of capictant are you going to use to load down your amp... and on top of that... why are you doing this? :amaze:

[HELLonWHEELS]

Realistically for stomp box the Aphex Punch Factory is probably your best bet. Even Timmy C has one.

[PainKiller8191]

it kills me that none of you have been exposed to carl martin...

[rh15951]

That's beyond my realm... What type of capictant are you going to use to load down your amp... and on top of that... why are you doing this? :amaze:

I was thinkin about building another cab but using a capacitative piezo horn as it wouldn't alter the impedance and wouldn't need a crossover...

[edgebass5]

I was thinkin about building another cab but using a capacitative piezo horn as it wouldn't alter the impedance and wouldn't need a crossover...

If all you're doing is adding a piezo you have nothing to worry about. I'm probably going to add several in a vertical line to my 2x12 to smooth out high end response and just mediate the level via an L-Pad on the rear. :thumb:

[rh15951]

If all you're doing is adding a piezo you have nothing to worry about. I'm probably going to add several in a vertical line to my 2x12 to smooth out high end response and just mediate the level via an L-Pad on the rear. :thumb:

Cool, I think the impedance of the piezo horn ranges from 50-250Ohm will that not affect the overall impedance of the cab?

[Claypool22]

I am actually considering a Boss Compressor pedal. Has anyone tried it? How is it?

[Chilifanthatsme]

The CS-3 is meant to be pretty mediocre. Theres some mods for it that can be done, which is meant to drastically improve it though.

[edgebass5]

Cool, I think the impedance of the piezo horn ranges from 50-250Ohm will that not affect the overall impedance of the cab?

piezos won't... they can depending on how you wire the cabinet, but if you just do a conventional parallel wiring the effect will be so minor that you won't be able to tell. It'd be like the difference between 4 ohms, 3.86 ohms and 4.03 ohms. You'd need a meter to see/hear the difference.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I am actually considering a Boss Compressor pedal. Has anyone tried it? How is it?

I hear its really noisy. If you want a cheaper pedal get the Aphex Punch Factory. You can pick them up used for like $60. They are very transparent and you will see a lot of pro's using the pedal.

[Jimbobntnr]

I have the Boss limiter - LMB3, and never had noise issues with it. I don't really like it though.

[HELLonWHEELS]

I have the Boss limiter - LMB3, and never had noise issues with it. I don't really like it though.

I was reffering to the Compression sustain pedal. Why don't you like it?

[Jimbobntnr]

it's a little more of a tone squash than I would care for. Wanna buy it?

[cadencethefire]

probably sounds like bass pancakes

[lemoley]

i shall say it again...

BOSS CS-2

[cadencethefire]

don't worry man i'm trying one out tomorrow :)

[lemoley]

i was talking to Claypool but yeah go for it man :thumb:

[HELLonWHEELS]

it's a little more of a tone squash than I would care for. Wanna buy it?

I"m very happy with my aphex

[Jimbobntnr]

I"m very happy with my aphex

maybe you didn't read the part about it ****ing up your tone. Are you sure you don't want it?