tandark Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Team BC. Been playing a tokai MIJ hardpuncher through a Fender Rumble 500 combo. Finding it a bit boomy at times and beginning to think now is the time to investigate a compressor pedal to smooth things out a little (certainly not after major squashing). As I'm a rookie to the world of compression, any recommendations for a favourite mild compressor out there? N.B's ultra pricey boutique etc not on my radar. I'm aware of ovnilab, but would like opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I have one of these - you can pick them up for £30-40 off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Boomy might be an EQ issue, less bass more low mids might help. If you want to try compression may I suggest a Zoom B1on multi effects pedal, cheap as chips, has a few modelled compressors in it and you get all the other effect thrown in, a great way to try what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveT Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1502713211' post='3353011'] Boomy might be an EQ issue, less bass more low mids might help. If you want to try compression may I suggest a Zoom B1on multi effects pedal, cheap as chips, has a few modelled compressors in it and you get all the other effect thrown in, a great way to try what works for you. [/quote] I agree. Unless you actually want a compressor then just cutting the bass EQ a bit will help. Start with completely flat EQ and cut bass if it's boomy. Add some mids to cut through a but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 the EQ on the Rumble is a bit limited but try turn the bass knob down it cuts around the 80Hz mark, just in case you haven't got it here's the what all the controls do Bass: +/- 15dB @ 80Hz Low mid: +/- 12dB @ 280Hz High mid: +/- 12dB @ 1.2kHz Treble: +/- 15dB @ 10kHz Bright: +13dB @ 10kHz Contour: +1dB @ 80Hz, -13dB @ 670Hz, +2dB @ 8kHz Vintage: dynamic compression (-9dB max) with low pass (-6dB/oct) @ 400Hz EQ chain is: Bright > Vintage > O/D > Contour > EQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandark Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Appreciate the EQ chat - thanks folks. Still would like to get comp recommendations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502712775' post='3353006'] I have one of these - you can pick them up for £30-40 off ebay. [/quote] I'm thinking that's not the image you wanted to link as that's very far from a compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Zoom B1ON - no brainer.......i use mine all the time as a practice unit as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1502726412' post='3353139'] Zoom B1ON - no brainer.......i use mine all the time as a practice unit as well [/quote] and one just popped up in the classifieds too......... (not mine by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveT Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Also, a used Boss LMB3 is a really good value for money compressor/limiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1502724971' post='3353125'] I'm thinking that's not the image you wanted to link as that's very far from a compressor [/quote] +10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 You could have a look at one of these. Its idiot proof. I should know, I have one!! https://reverb.com/uk/item/4660908-xvive-xb1-bass-squeezer-pedal-by-jamie-mallender-dark-red?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8rMBRBOEiwA2F2biMgvgmkNH5gT8idbb1R9Qftvi-wE7aW2J5WQ5-x75VRkJP5JUm59nRoCCTwQAvD_BwE&pla=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I have one of these and it's great. Easy to use, the instructions are excellent with a few suggested presets. https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/1611900-007/compression-pedals/seymour-duncan-studio-bass-compressor-pedal?LGWCODE=1611900007;56375;6335&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6Knl15Lb1QIVR7XtCh3VcwkZEAQYASABEgLYXfD_BwEe pedal has a pretty simple EQ switch which combines with the compression to offer a pretty good range of tone shaping. Maybe a wee bit pricey though, sure I paid about £130 for it. Edited August 17, 2017 by Thunderpaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm a big fan of my Palmer Deepressor. Inexpensive, really solidly built, very simple controls and quite transparent tonally. I find it evens things out quite nicely and if you use the -10db pad then it reduces the amount of signal over the threshold (which you can then compensate for on the output level control) and stops it getting too squashed. http://youtu.be/pBcz8U0TTKg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 If you just want to even out the level of your playing you might actually prefer a limiter. I like my green behringer BLE100 pedal a lot for this & normally just set all four controls to twelve o'clock & forget about it. The current model, the BLE400 looks to be functionally identical & can be found new for about £20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 ... when you've moved up from Noob status, to a more broader understanding, then I would recommend this: - Nova Dynamics ~ Compressor and Noise Gate ~ with metering ~ by TC Electronic. Multi band compression ('stomp' compression for that classic "squash" and TC's advanced 'Studio' multiband compression). DISCONTINUED and rarely available - but, here's one for less than the MXR: - http://www.reddogmusic.co.uk/catalog/product/126724/tc-electronic-ndy-1-nova-dynamics-b-stock?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ovHyb7l1QIVyLvtCh2l_w6NEAQYASABEgK_JfD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'd watch some vids & read up about what both a compressor does & what EQ does. If you can get a compressor with some sort of meter, it'll allow you to judge what you're doing easier. When I was fairly new to compressors, I got a lend of a Boss compressor pedal & all & seemed to be able to do was raise the noise floor. If you've got a computer & can plug your bass in to it, play about with a VST compressor & get a feel for what it does. If you've got access to Lynda.com, have a look at Billy Sheehan talking about compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandark Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 a couple of compressors I like the look of are the Fairfield Circuitry Accountant and the Rothwell Love Squeeze. Any users on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treb Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 TC Spectracomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 [quote name='Treb' timestamp='1504730588' post='3366999'] TC Spectracomp. [/quote] +1 very happy with mine and the TonePrint aspect adds a lot of possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The TC Spectracomp is amazing - I also own the TC Nova Dynamics which I also adore. So much so that I sold one, regretted it and had to buy another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treb Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Would like to try the Nova Dynamics but it rarely pops up used. Probably better cause I may have to many comps already (three: TC Spectracomp, EBS Multicomp and the Keeley Comp Pro). Would like to try a Cali76 compact bass one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Check the fxpedalrental.com thread here in the effects section. Darren has mentioned that he may look into getting the Cali76 as part of his inventory. It's a fantastic sounding pedal and well worth renting to try in your set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 [quote name='tandark' timestamp='1503496933' post='3358716'] a couple of compressors I like the look of are the Fairfield Circuitry Accountant and the Rothwell Love Squeeze. Any users on here? [/quote] The Rothwell is a great simple two-knobber with good compression and low noise, by all accounts. Never tried one though. I do have an Accountant though, but I use it set with low compression as a dirty boost / overdrive. For some reason it's very noisy when adding the input pad to clean the sound up, so I wouldn't recommend it as a general purpose compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have no experience with Rumble amps, but if it's boominess you're trying to mitigate (I dunno, perhaps some overbearing lower frequency band? Maybe in the room!), I'd prefer to address it with EQ, and then using compression for sculpting dynamics. Then again, a good squishy comp can be a great bit of fun. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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