Compressors

[toddzilla]

Anybody have any opinions on compressors? I am adicted to compression and just scored an ANALOG MAN Mini Bi-Comprossor Found it used in a local music store (in perfect condition , box, manual and even the original sales reciept signed by Mike and dated less than 3 months ago!!!). I picked it up for about 1/2 what they sell for new.

I find that I use 75% less distortion and am able to play softer yet still get a Really Full Fat tone by using compression.

 

[cvansickle]

I just started using the JangleBox compressor. I love that it can boost and give me some high end spank, without adding any extra distortion.

 

[Red Barchetta]

My opinion?

Keeley Compressor. Love it.

www.robertkeeley.com

Check out reviews....this thing is GREAT


RB

 

[toddzilla]

The Keeley Comp is great and very transparent at moderate compression levels. Much like the CompRossor side of the Bi-Comp... BUT I am an old fart who came up through the Skunk Baxter / Lee Ritenour / Jay Gradon (to name a few ORANGE SQUEEZER users) and while it is anything but transparent I LIKE what the Juicer does. NOT for everybody but I dig it!

Don't get me wrong the Keeley is great and perhaps the better compressor for many players -- but the Bi-Comp does it for me.

BTW... the Comp-Nova, EBS and Carl Martin are killer as well.

 

[JoeVFR]

Red Barchetta,
I am with you on this one...The Keeley compressor is a great pedal. Didn't change my tone too much, just keeps everything where it needs to be. It does seem to take out a little high end though if its anywhere from 11:00 or higher. Really shines with the clean stuff and helps add sustain on the dirt.

 

[t0aj15]

I only use the compressor for single coil guitars, but when I do use it I use the RNC 1773 from FMR Audio. Hands down the best compressor I've ever heard for guitar, and great for general studio use also. See it here:
http://www.fmraudio.com/RNC1773.HTM

 

[fatboy135]

The nice compresor sounds so nice, but I prefer the MXR dynacomp, it is a real VCA compresor