DHA Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hi, I am happy at last with the VT1 valve compressor design and I will be returning the modified prototype to CK this week. I have added a hard/soft compression switch after Steve's comments. I will do a pedal version but I will also make a 1U rack version that will be a bit more advanced. The 1U rack will have 2 selectable compression channels that can also be switched to stereo operation. Each channel will have i/p level, Compression, Delay, o/p level and a hard/soft compression switch. In hard compression mode it will also act as a limiter at high settings. The switching will be channel 1 or 2 and true by-pass with an option to have both channels running in stereo. Two 12ax7 valves will be used. There will be full switching control via the front panel and footswitch. Comments welcome. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I'm in the market for a 1u rack compressor Dave - this sounds interesting - any idea of ££ at this stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='25591' date='Jul 1 2007, 02:13 PM']I'm in the market for a 1u rack compressor Dave - this sounds interesting - any idea of ££ at this stage?[/quote] I have not worked it out totally yet but it should be in the £200-£250 range plus power supply and P&P. I am looking for a home for the Rack version prototype and will give you a good deal in return for a review, etc. PM me if interested. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='DHA' post='25667' date='Jul 1 2007, 05:44 PM']I have not worked it out totally yet but it should be in the £200-£250 range plus power supply and P&P. I am looking for a home for the Rack version prototype and will give you a good deal in return for a review, etc. PM me if interested. Dave[/quote] A bit out of my price range TBH Dave but thanks for the offer. Also, you'd probably best give the prototype to somebody who actually has a clue for a review and not a complete technophobe like myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 How many vintagilator controls will the rack mount version have Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='26013' date='Jul 2 2007, 01:37 PM']How many vintagilator controls will the rack mount version have Dave? [/quote] I didn't forget your Vintagilator control - I think you will find the hard/soft compression switch will help vintagilatoring Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 how much dya reckon the pedal will be dave my man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='BassManKev' post='26242' date='Jul 2 2007, 09:41 PM']how much dya reckon the pedal will be dave my man?[/quote] Hi Kev, About £120 I think. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJ Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='DHA' post='26256' date='Jul 2 2007, 10:06 PM']Hi Kev, About £120 I think. Dave[/quote] Personally I think this is well withtin the realms of any one looking for a decent foot pedal compressor. Put me down for one if it all turns out well. I shall be watching Basschat closely for a review by Crazykiwi! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Slightly dubious tho I am of the decided feature set, I'll be interested to hear this pedal in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 [quote name='DHA' post='25562' date='Jul 1 2007, 11:51 AM']Hi, I am happy at last with the VT1 valve compressor design and I will be returning the modified prototype to CK this week. I have added a hard/soft compression switch after Steve's comments. I will do a pedal version but I will also make a 1U rack version that will be a bit more advanced. The 1U rack will have 2 selectable compression channels that can also be switched to stereo operation. Each channel will have i/p level, Compression, Delay, o/p level and a hard/soft compression switch. In hard compression mode it will also act as a limiter at high settings. The switching will be channel 1 or 2 and true by-pass with an option to have both channels running in stereo. Two 12ax7 valves will be used. There will be full switching control via the front panel and footswitch. Comments welcome. Dave[/quote] Should read Decay not Delay Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238[/url] Dave I've moved your offer to the special offers and competitions forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='34588' date='Jul 20 2007, 12:45 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238[/url] Dave I've moved your offer to the special offers and competitions forum[/quote] No problem, I should have put there in the first place. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='34588' date='Jul 20 2007, 12:45 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3238[/url] Dave I've moved your offer to the special offers and competitions forum[/quote] Links not working Steve and I can't find it in the special offers section? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Dave Will the compressor add warm up a solid state amp as well as providing compression? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 [quote name='sk8' post='152849' date='Mar 7 2008, 07:52 AM']Dave Will the compressor add warm up a solid state amp as well as providing compression?[/quote] a bit but not as much as any of the overdrives. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Dave, any progress with the rack mount version? Edited March 16, 2008 by clauster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 [quote name='clauster' post='158362' date='Mar 16 2008, 11:57 AM']Dave, any progress with the rack mount version?[/quote] I had kind of gone off the idea but I could relook at it if anybody wants one. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 No worries, in a way its a relief - I'm considering one of your 400w amps at some point (once the omni10s are built, new IEMs are purchased, I have my dream precision etc) and I'd feel obliged to have the matching comp if available but TBH I like my compression slid state lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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