Compressor with drive channel

[Duroc17]

Any recommendations for Compressor with drive channel - doesn’t have to be DI - or 2 cheaper compression and a drive pedal. 
 

 

[ped]

TC Electronic Spectradrive? Love the comp, never tried the drive

[42Hz]

Joyo Scylla + Tidal wave sounds fine, if you want cheap. The sound is innthe warmer end. The Spectradrive may be better for getting a bit more "aggression" to the sound which cuts better in the mix as it beside a really good one-knob compression (and tubedrive) also has a really well thought out 4 band tone control. I have experimented a bit with a Zoom MS pedal which (as other multieffects) tend to gain a good conveniency score. Each of these three have a sonic character of their own. The Zoom also run on battery where the other two depend on a 9V supply.

[baldwinbass]

Try listening to Fairfield Circuitry's The Accountant - tiny compressor enclosure that also delivers character/dirt/grit after a little experimentation.  

[Duroc17]

Any thoughts on the Nux Melvin Lee bass DI. No compressor but liking what I hear - I only need light compressor at most and light drive 

[dave_bass5]

16 hours ago, Duroc17 said:

Any thoughts on the Nux Melvin Lee bass DI. No compressor but liking what I hear - I only need light compressor at most and light drive 

I LOVE that pedal. Really nice tones, has 3 built in amp sims and 8 IR's, which to my ears are better than anything else ive used IR-wise. 

I sent my firs tone back as I wanted to try other things, but quickly realised I made a mistake. Recently got an EBS Microbass 3 to replace the Nux (this has drive and comp), but decide dot keep the Nux anyway, and find I use it more ay home than the EBS. 

[Duroc17]

18 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

I LOVE that pedal. Really nice tones, has 3 built in amp sims and 8 IR's, which to my ears are better than anything else ive used IR-wise. 

I sent my firs tone back as I wanted to try other things, but quickly realised I made a mistake. Recently got an EBS Microbass 3 to replace the Nux (this has drive and comp), but decide dot keep the Nux anyway, and find I use it more ay home than the EBS. 

I think I’m going to get this as a back up. My ampeg SGT-DI has developed a issue that thankfully it’s under warranty and there’s a service centre not to far away. But think having this too will be good. Was looking at Microbass 3 but people saying it was noisy put me off. How is it for you? 

[dave_bass5]

13 minutes ago, Duroc17 said:

I think I’m going to get this as a back up. My ampeg SGT-DI has developed a issue that thankfully it’s under warranty and there’s a service centre not to far away. But think having this too will be good. Was looking at Microbass 3 but people saying it was noisy put me off. How is it for you? 

Funny enough I got the SGT-DI to replace the Nux, but after 30mins I decided it wasn't for me. I had a noise issue with my wireless system and at the time put it down to the SGT-DI being faulty (its wasn't), but also wasn't  too keen on the tone. The Nux was almost perfect for me, but I wanted more control over the drive side. IT works well but its a blend and its a bit tricky getting the drive to not increase the overall level by much when engaged.

I got the MB3 on a whim, it's not one id thought of before, but ive been very happy with it. No noise issue at all for me, and I do all my home practising with headphones at home so would notice it. I still think for home/headphone use the Nux is better for me, as it has the IR's, so that's when I use it. It's small so sits on my desk. Id be happy to use the MB3 for this as well though. I thought the MB3 looked quite boring before getting it, im used to using a BDDI which is quite coloured, but with the Nux and MB3 I can finally hear my bass properly. The MB3 isn't clean to my ears, it's still got a bit of roughness to the clean channel although that might be the bass. Ether way, very pleased with it.

[Duroc17]

2 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

Funny enough I got the SGT-DI to replace the Nux, but after 30mins I decided it wasn't for me. I had a noise issue with my wireless system and at the time put it down to the SGT-DI being faulty (its wasn't), but also wasn't  too keen on the tone. The Nux was almost perfect for me, but I wanted more control over the drive side. IT works well but its a blend and its a bit tricky getting the drive to not increase the overall level by much when engaged.

I got the MB3 on a whim, it's not one id thought of before, but ive been very happy with it. No noise issue at all for me, and I do all my home practising with headphones at home so would notice it. I still think for home/headphone use the Nux is better for me, as it has the IR's, so that's when I use it. It's small so sits on my desk. Id be happy to use the MB3 for this as well though. I thought the MB3 looked quite boring before getting it, im used to using a BDDI which is quite coloured, but with the Nux and MB3 I can finally hear my bass properly. The MB3 isn't clean to my ears, it's still got a bit of roughness to the clean channel although that might be the bass. Ether way, very pleased with it.

Thanks - the SGT tone without the IR was exactly what I was after. But hearing the NUX IR 810 Ampeg and Aguilar presets sound great. Also the drive seems subtle 

[dave_bass5]

2 minutes ago, Duroc17 said:

Thanks - the SGT tone without the IR was exactly what I was after. But hearing the NUX IR 810 Ampeg and Aguilar presets sound great. Also the drive seems subtle 

Yeah, those two in the Nux work really well. The Nux is the first time ive been happy with using IR's. I only want the IR for home use, but I have used it with a rig and it sounded great.