Guitarseh Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 Looking for something simple to use and quiet (less hiss), mostly to give more punch to picked, single note clean tones. I have a Behringer that gets the job done, but surely there is something better?Thanks,Mark B
kenjones Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 Looking for something simple to use and quiet (less hiss), mostly to give more punch to picked, single note clean tones. I have a Behringer that gets the job done, but surely there is something better?Thanks,Mark BI have one of these and really like it a lot: Guyatone ST-2I never have liked how compressors kill the initial attack of the note. I tried a Barber Tone Press but decided to try the ST-2 and it worked a lot better for me. It is very simple to use. I also own a Keeley Compressor and like the tone but it also squashes the attack too much.
murkat Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 gets asked here at least once a year... http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/index.p...p;hl=compressor and I always recommend the diamond comp I hate comps, but love the diamond.
mjtripper Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 No really popular for some reason but I use the tc electronic nova dynamics. You can choose between studio which is a multiband compressor and is extremely transparent or the stomp mode which is like a dyna comp. Then there is a blend control that makes it a parallel compressor so you can mix in some dry/uncompressed signal and retain all the initial attack. It also has a noise gate mode but I've never tried it. I use it for both guitar and bass and have been really happy with it.
BubbaVO Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 This one works pretty good for me: http://www.visualsound.net/index.php/produ...dals/v2_comp_66Check out the link to the video...and there's a shoot out with different pedals that is interesting.
Disturber Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 If you are somewhat skilled in soldering I suggest you get a cheap used Boss CS3, and then buy a Monte Allums mod kit for it. A cheap way to get a top of the line compressor that covers a lot of ground.
Guitarseh Posted November 10, 2011 Author Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks, all, I'll give those a spin! Mark B
Thundernotes Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 I use the Barber tone press. I like it
hamerhead Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 I use the Barber tone press. I like itMe, too. Haven't tried the Guyatone, but they get good reviews. A quick search shows they also appear to be a hard-to-find unit. Being able to mix the dry signal back in is a huge plus.
burningyen Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 I loved my Tone Press back when I was a pedal guy.
anotherfreak Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 I have the Visal sound Route 66, and I do like the comp side alot, only pushed aside by my TC electronics nova system, totally dreamy! I would assume the TC stand alone compressor should be just as good
cynic Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 ...I always recommend the diamond comp I hate comps, but love the diamond. +1 on the Diamond. No clue how it compares to a Tone Press, but the Diamond gives me no reason to wonder.
zenmindbeginner Posted November 11, 2011 Posted November 11, 2011 I used a dimed CS-3 with a HUSH II unit for years. I now have a Tone Press and an old Soul Preacher (sort of like a noisy Dan Armstrong Orange Squeeze... not that versatile).The Tone Press is fooking mild as shit... I really liked it at first (I still do) but realized that if it so transparent and subtle, then why have it on in the first place? It's a great subtle compressor but doesn't give the squishy squashy and pronounced attack like the CS-3. It operates more like a studio compressor (like the DBX160). The Guyatone is pretty transparent too.I agree with Disturber... the CS-3 mods are probably the best way to go for gettin' the juice.The Diamond looks interesting too...
killerteddybear Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 Talkbass member bongomania has reviewed dozens of compressors of all flavors. Here's a link to his reviews site:http://www.ovnilab.com/index.shtmlHis reviews are geared toward compressor use with bass, but he does include a message to guitarists.
Guitarseh Posted November 12, 2011 Author Posted November 12, 2011 Talkbass member bongomania has reviewed dozens of compressors of all flavors. Here's a link to his reviews site:http://www.ovnilab.com/index.shtmlHis reviews are geared toward compressor use with bass, but he does include a message to guitarists.That's handy, thanks!Mark
backinit Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Line6 constrictor in optical mode. Heavy little sucker though.
Hamer95USA Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I had the Barber Tone Press compressor. It sounded good, but I felt it was very subtle like Zenmindbeginner said. My favorite go to compressor is the old Boss CS-2. It's a little bit noisy, but it puts that extra sustain and the way it makes my guitar sound when I pop, snap, or twang with single coil pickups when I play R&B/funk/disco cover songs in my Top 40 band. I'm lucky that I'm also using the Boss GT-3 which has the same compressor in it.Guitar George
Brooks Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 i'll 2nd the guyatone st-2, best of the ones i've tried (boss/ehx/ibanez/arion).
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Looking for something simple to use and quiet (less hiss), mostly to give more punch to picked, single note clean tones. I have a Behringer that gets the job done, but surely there is something better?
Thanks,
Mark B
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