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Keeping it simple so I spend less time faffing around: - Turbo Tuner ST-200 - UAFX LA-2A comp - Darkglass Alpha Omega Ultra overdrive / DI Powered by Vital Audio VA-05 mk-II

Yeah, this is why it took me a while to get started with it! I was trying to A/B it on/off at unity but because of the gain on the mix knob, that’s almost impossible. In the end I had to drop the input gain on my amp and do it by ear. The easiest way to hear the difference, for me at least, was to play over a backing track and see how well the bass sits. The LA-2A gives me just enough boost to avoid needing to really dig in during heavier passages, but not so much that string noises (sliding, clanking etc.) are noticeable.

It’s notched, so you can only use the preset ratios.

Just picked up and tried both the UAFX 1176 and LA2A. The controls on the LA2A were a bit confusing, but after an about 15 mins of fiddling I found a setting that I really like. Originally was trying the limiter side , but when I switched to compressor I found that nicer blended in. Here’s what I landed on for my Sire M7 4-string, fingerstyle: On the 1176: Bass: I think the LA-2A is the keeper for me. The 1176 is a great comp but the dual and sustain modes are useless for my playing, and it was more challenging to decide which ratio I liked. Once I figured out each knob, the LA-2A was simpler to tweak and I got a sound that I liked - one that mixes well with backing tracks I use for practice.