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Compression Pedals

  • 17-11-2008 2:54pm
    #1
    Edja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭


    Hi all

    Excuse my complete ignorance, but what exactly is a compression pedal? Whats it supposed to do? And, then, can you give me the name of damn good compression pedal!!

    Thanks
    Edja!


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  • #2
    Zangetsu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Zangetsu


    A compressor pedal levels out the overall volume when you are playing. It makes your soft picking louder and limits the intensity of your volume when you start digging in... The compressor pedal is a good way to add sustain in situations also, you could use some compressors (or volume boost pedals) to increase your preamp volume going into your amp from the guitar.

    The boss compressor/sustainer is alright, dont really use them much myself tbh...


  • #3
    brendansmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,526 ✭✭✭brendansmith


    Yeah i have one of these on my shopping list also.

    Im just looking for an entry level one to see if i have any use for it.

    Any one got any more recommendations?


  • #4
    brendansmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,526 ✭✭✭brendansmith


    No body can recommend a decent compression pedal at a decent price?:confused:


  • #5
    ogy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭ogy


    mxr dynacomp. cheap and quite good.

    best thing about it is theres only two knobs, a lot of parameters like attack/release etc are fixed so theres not so much to worry about. i think its a good idea to live without the extra controls until you realise what they are and need to have control over them.


  • #6
    darrenw5094
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭darrenw5094


    T-Rex Comp Nova.....i think they are made in Denmark.


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  • #7
    Seziertisch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Seziertisch


    Go to my profile on Adverts, I'm selling one. Based on the MXR Dynacomp/Ross circuit. I have even posted a link to a youtube clip which illustrates nicely what it does.


  • #8
    brendansmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,526 ✭✭✭brendansmith


    Seziertisch wrote: »
    Go to my profile on Adverts, I'm selling one. Based on the MXR Dynacomp/Ross circuit. I have even posted a link to a youtube clip which illustrates nicely what it does.
    I cant find it. Im sure there is a straight forward way of getting to your ad through your user name ach ni me abalta!


  • #9
    Zangetsu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭Zangetsu


    Just hit search at the top and type his username in the username box.

    Here's the sound sample anyway

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg1nKQ01vIQ


  • #10
    Eoin Madsen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Eoin Madsen


    This exact same topic came up about a month ago, you should have a search for it.


  • #11
    brendansmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,526 ✭✭✭brendansmith


    He speaks the truth
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055395886&highlight=compression


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  • #12
    ham_n_mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭ham_n_mustard


    is this for bass or guitar? i use a tech21 bass compactor, costly (if you can find one) but decent


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