basstech Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I've got a tc bh500 amp with built in compressor but it cuts far too much frequency even at a very low operation. Who does the best compressor where u can control all parameters pl guys? Ta J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 pedal-wise the Markbass Compressore has a lot of the relevant functions, but in reality, something with metering would be more useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxxwj Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Pssh, compression isn't necessary. But if you really want to get one, the MXR bass comp would probably work well, as well as the Keeley 4 Knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 As a Rack unit i love the rane dc24, i think this is the best comp i played. But i changed my amp from rack to tube. As a pedal i love the demeter compulator but changed this one to markbass compressore tube comp pedal, Really nice and everything you need in my oppinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The 'best' compressor is the one that does what [b]you[/b] want it to do. Ask 5 different people and you'll possibly get 5 different answers. You need to try as many as possible and pick the one that you personally like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 [quote name='Soliloquy' timestamp='1328315726' post='1525595'] The 'best' compressor is the one that does what [b]you[/b] want it to do. [/quote] For example, I made a BYOC optical compressor. 2 controls, set unity gain, dial in amount of compression, job done! Not what you're after in terms of parameter control but they do a 5 knob version of the Ross compressor which looks good. The new MXR also has a lot of control and metering. Ovnilabs gave it a very good review here:- [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/mxrbass.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/mxrbass.shtml[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) As mentioned, there's so many angles on this. For example, there's a 3 leaf audio PWNZOR for sale on here - it's a good pedal for enhancing/fattening tone, organic feel etc. Bongo describes it as the opposite of the MXR, which is more transparent, and better at limiting, so suits slap better. So that gives you one perspective. You mention control. In this regard I would refer you to FEA labs and Empress, which strike me as very near the top of the pedal comp league table. Metering is pretty important if you are concerned about control. That takes you on to rack mounted, where you get as much control as you could want. Edited February 4, 2012 by RichF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 [quote name='Soliloquy' timestamp='1328315726' post='1525595'] The 'best' compressor is the one that does what [b]you[/b] want it to do. Ask 5 different people and you'll possibly get 5 different answers. You need to try as many as possible and pick the one that you personally like. [/quote] Ask 5 bassists what the best compressor is and you'll get 8 different answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I always struggle with the parameters as on knobs they mean nothing to me, ratio and threshold especially. I like the control but no idea what I'm doing. One's with visual aids are always good as they tell you when it's compressing and good if you only want that light compression to hold the big peaks in, one knobbers are easy to use and sound good, even more useful if they have a visal aid, but depends weather you want that control or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1328398454' post='1526584'] Ask 5 bassists what the best compressor is and you'll get 8 different answers! [/quote] Yup! And just to prove it, my answer would be DBX 160A for rack or EBS Multicomp for pedalboard. The DBX is a good choice if, like me, you find yourself doing bits of recording and sound tech as well as bass playing, because it's such an all-rounder you'll always find something for it to be doing. Sortof justifies the extra expense in getting hold of the thing in the first place! Nice on-stage light-show, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geester Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Already been said but this is the best place to find out all you need to know about Bass compression [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/"]www.ovnilab.com/[/url] I've used many different compressors and personally would recommend a very simple set up, too many variables makes it very difficult to easily adjust the settings on the fly. The Rothwell Love Squeeze is briliant, British built, great customer service and a great name for the pedal. However, as has already been said, something with metering is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 [quote name='Soliloquy' timestamp='1328315726' post='1525595'] The 'best' compressor is the one that does what [b]you[/b] want it to do. Ask 5 different people and you'll possibly get 5 different answers. You need to try as many as possible and pick the one that you personally like. [/quote] +1 Makes a lot of sense. Although I`ve only had it a week, I really like my EBS Multicomp - it evens everything out, without ever sounding like the sound is changing. In fact, the time you notice is best is when it isn`t on, it`s that subtle - exactly what I want from it. I`ve had others that seem to reduce the low frequencies as soon as you switch them on, irrespective of settings, but luckily the EBS doesn`t do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I use the EBS multicomp and I second Lozz196's point of view : it's very subtle. It works wonder when I slap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky8884 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I just got a Effectode PC-2A and it is lush !!!!!! It is unobtrusive and it sounds like you have plugged into a high quality pre amp ( which you have ) There is no noise or evidence when the threshold is crossed just smooth expensive sounding compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 input up, output down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 No love for the Aguilar TLC? I love mine. Had a Demeter Compulator before which was awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I heard a Diamond Comp being put through its paces a couple of weeks ago. Sounded really nice and natural. Bit pricey at around £180 buy really did sound very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devnulljp Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 This guy has a lot of nice reviews of various different compressors. http://www.ovnilab.com I like the Markbass Compressore on bass, but the Diamond bass Comp is also really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlat Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use a BJFE Pine Green Compressor - its simple and it sounds like the business. Highly recommended if you can find one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another recommendation for the EBS Multicomp from me. Simple to use, and some subtle usable tones with the multiband and "tubism" settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='devnulljp' timestamp='1328596849' post='1529597'] This guy has a lot of nice reviews of various different compressors. [url="http://www.ovnilab.com"]http://www.ovnilab.com[/url] [/quote] Great page, thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I have an Aguilar TLC, And I have the most extreme settings EVER on it... Still hasn't changed my tone one little bit Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1328443233' post='1526901'] +1 Makes a lot of sense. Although I`ve only had it a week, I really like my EBS Multicomp - it evens everything out, without ever sounding like the sound is changing. In fact, the time you notice is best is when it isn`t on, it`s that subtle - exactly what I want from it. I`ve had others that seem to reduce the low frequencies as soon as you switch them on, irrespective of settings, but luckily the EBS doesn`t do this. [/quote] I've just got an EBS Multicomp myself Can I ask which mode you use and the settings? I've tried the 'tube' mode on a gig but have had to go back to the drawing board as it was changing the sound more than I intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Does one require a degree to understand the working of compressors? whenever I have tried one live, the sound just disappears when the band kicks in! Not a clue have I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I have the markbass compressore, very good (and the valve looks cool!) but pricey and a little on the large size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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