ColinB Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Damn you, TC Electronic. I thought I'd got the compressor I wanted! Here it is.... [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/spectracomp-bass-compressor/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TCE%20MI%20NEWS%20Winter%20NAMM%202016%20Releases&utm_content=TCE%20MI%20NEWS%20Winter%20NAMM%202016%20Releases+CID_064c26e3b3e7d8f0d2581c3081a95bcb&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor"]clickety-click[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callumjord Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just watched the video, I was planning on upgrading my compressor pedal to the dark glass symmetry. After that video I am gonna get this now! More options and less retail space on the board, win win if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Oh lord! I've been so 'into' the Hyper Gravity, then this comes along... it's little, it is cute, It's toneprint enabled, it says BASS on it. I must have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 8 Wire Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Apart from the toneprint, anyone know how this differs from the spectracomp on the RH amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Spectracomp on the RH is fixed and if you don't like it, then you can't change it. Using TonePrint you have access to ever single parameter you could ever need to adjust how the compressor sounds and behaves including making it work like a full band compressor. I'd say that access to the TonePrint editor is a major selling point. I think an in-depth video of how good the TonePrint [i]editor[/i] software actually is would be very useful. So, although it is one knob, there is so much more available under the bonnet. It's likely I'll do a TP video at some point to demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 8 Wire Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks Dood. I more meant without using the toneprint, how does it differ? I read a bit further down the spec page and it says 'improved algorithm' but that's not giving much away. Would love to see your review if you get one, especially if you can do a comparison with the RH version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1453392447' post='2959102'] Thanks Dood. I more meant without using the toneprint, how does it differ? I read a bit further down the spec page and it says 'improved algorithm' but that's not giving much away. Would love to see your review if you get one, especially if you can do a comparison with the RH version. [/quote] Well, the settings would be improved to suit a wider audience rather than the tone requirements of the RH which has leanings to a particular market, I would say. Not only that, I suspect what they mean is that not only have the parameters been tweaked but the actual 'software' that runs the compressor itself has been updated. If it's anything like the HG pedal, then it's going to sound big, articulate and clear (my findings using the HG even verses the Nova Dynamics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've been gigging with the Classic 450 and RH450 heads for a few years now and the in-build Spectracomp in both amps is fantastic. The parameters behind the one knob (not the one actually playing) control are absolutely spot on in my opinion and experience, and really help to level out and add punch to my heavy handed finger style playing. If this pedal has the ability tweak the internal parameters further (not that I think I'd ever need to but it'd be worth seeing what it can do when edited) then it will be a truly versatile and adaptable tool with a wide appeal. Anyone have any idea of the price yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Also curious how much this will be price wise...seems pretty good that you can make your own 'toneprint' for it as I'd really be just using it always on and leaving it so not really any need to fiddle (not that much fiddling ever gets done with compressors on a gig). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky8884 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I was wondering if the Hyper Gravity would be more versatile than the bass spectra as it has the vintage and spectra presets and also the tone print to make your own spectra or any comp ? Am I missing something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 HG has four knobs on it and they can be configured how ever you want, including parameters other than that of the labels. The new bass pedal has just the one. So for a tweaker away from the computer / iPad them the HG maybe a good choice. That said, is set the new pedal up how I wanted and hopefully TonePrint editor will allow me to configure that control to do only the likely changes I'll need. Yes, that does suggest I'll have one, that is the plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1453394302' post='2959122'] I've been gigging with the Classic 450 and RH450 heads for a few years now and the in-build Spectracomp in both amps is fantastic. The parameters behind the one knob (not the one actually playing) control are absolutely spot on in my opinion and experience, and really help to level out and add punch to my heavy handed finger style playing. If this pedal has the ability tweak the internal parameters further (not that I think I'd ever need to but it'd be worth seeing what it can do when edited) then it will be a truly versatile and adaptable tool with a wide appeal. Anyone have any idea of the price yet? [/quote] They are already available: http://www.prymaxe.com/products/tc-electronic-spectracomp-bass-compressor $100, or $80 with their current discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 YAY!!!! SpectraComp arrived just a few hours ago! Very excited and yes it will be getting a full review. Can't believe they've managed to squeeze so much in to a tiny pedal. You can use TonePrints AND the TonePrint Editor with the SpectraComp (as well as the HyperGravity pedal which can too). Oh and guess what - it does 3 band parallel compression. And you know how much I love that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callumjord Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Really looking forward to your review, can't wait to see how this compressor holds up and all of its features. Any chance you will be comparing it to some other compressors out there like the darkglass and Seymour Duncan studio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I've got both of these (the Hypergravity and the Spectracomp). Both are brilliant and using the editor you can assign three parameters to the single knob of the Spectracomp which then increase or decrease uniformly. So basically you can assign very similar mappings to both pedals. I think TC are releasing a Spectracomp toneprint for the HG. I'd be very interested in your review Dood! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 [quote name='Callumjord' timestamp='1456777990' post='2992243'] Really looking forward to your review, can't wait to see how this compressor holds up and all of its features. Any chance you will be comparing it to some other compressors out there like the darkglass and Seymour Duncan studio? [/quote] For a pedal that looks so simple on the outside, it's going to need a long review to go through every single feature! - Well, I've already reviewed the SD Studio Bass and we've not had the DG Comp in for review. It's unlikely I'd do a side by side with the SD, but since I own that one too, I can discuss here I guess! [quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1456779314' post='2992261'] I've got both of these (the Hypergravity and the Spectracomp). Both are brilliant and using the editor you can assign three parameters to the single knob of the Spectracomp which then increase or decrease uniformly. So basically you can assign very similar mappings to both pedals. I think TC are releasing a Spectracomp toneprint for the HG. I'd be very interested in your review Dood! Steve [/quote] Yes, exactly that! There are so many parameters that can be set under the bonnet. Even down to the ratios of parameter to knob turn. So you could have a gain control that has more effect in the lows and mids than it does on the top end, but all increasing as the control is advanced. As I'd said elsewhere - for those who worry about knocking controls mid gig, well, you can un-assign the controls altogether! I've enjoyed using the HG as a sort of valve-alike EQ & compressor. A great way to add bloom and low end to a signal, blending in with the direct bass tone but not boosting too many frequencies when you're digging in hard (if that even makes sense!!) - I mean, a bit like the ole Aphex Exciter in operation. Another favourite is to split up what would usually be the 'compression' control over two knobs. Middle and low end gets one knob and the top end gets another. A great way to EQ the compression. I could go on, I really could! I'll update the Dood Reviews thread when I have the SpectraComp done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thread ressurection! I am looking for that parallel/NY thing. But I just want to load it in. Don't make me programme. It makes my head hurt. Can anyone tell me what preset programme I need to chuck into it? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, owen said: Thread ressurection! I am looking for that parallel/NY thing. But I just want to load it in. Don't make me programme. It makes my head hurt. Can anyone tell me what preset programme I need to chuck into it? TIA Some of the free Tone Prints are of the parallel compression type. Off the top of my head I can't remember exactly which ones, but I think Captain East is one and I seem to think that one of the TC Electronics own ones (i.e. not ones designed by named musicians) is another. There may be more. If you download the app onto your mobile you can highlight your favourite Tone Prints and beam them onto the pedal quickly and easily, it literally takes 2 or 3 seconds. Edited February 16, 2018 by Osiris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Ive just bought a spectracomp. Fantastic. And loading up a toneprint is just - open the app on the phone, press tone print, wait 2 seconds = done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Ever since i upgraded my Iphone 6S to a 8 Plus ive had real issues with both my tone print enabled TC pedals. Ive had to resort to using the old phone just for this. Old phone works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Thanks Osiris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just realised why I wasn’t able to beam new tone prints to my TC pedals. The iPhone 8 Plus uses the top speaker, the one you normally put to your ear. It hadn’t dawned on me to try that one until today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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