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mooseherman « Really neat multi-band bass compressor »
Published on 01/09/11 at 22:17This is a compressor for bass. While I haven't always felt the need for a compressor, I've noticed that dynamics were pretty lacking with my current bass rig and decided to try this out. It is a compressor that works on both low and high end compression, thus giving you more freedom in tone and dynamics. It's an analog pedal, isn't rackable, and can't be edited on a computer. It has 1/4" input and output as well as a 9V adapter.
UTILIZATION
Using this effect is pretty easy. There are 4 knobs (input, low compression, high compression, and output). Low and High Compression will add more compression to the low end and high end, respectively. The input gain can be controlled with the left knob, and output with the left. It's pretty basic overall, it's just that for me I had to decide whether I wanted a more compressed low end and a freer high end or vice versa. Eventually I found something I liked though.
SOUND QUALITY
I like to use this with my Jazz bass, as well as my P-bass. With the jazz bass, it's better to compress more of the overall signal, where as the P-bass requires more low end compression than high end. Either way, the effects are great. It's perfect for songs that need to remain consistent dynamically, even if the parts don't demand that from the instrument. Basically, a high riff can come out the same as a low end thump volume-wise, or you could just make sure that you don't get too quiet at one point. It's a really smooth compressor because it doesn't squash too much, and it saves tone really well.
OVERALL OPINION
I've seen more and more bass pedals that will adjust the high and low frequencies seperately, and I'm finding that I really prefer those types of bass pedals as they can prevent the signal from getting too muddy. This one is a good example of that. It helps you retain power and tone without being too loud, and can help balance a band's live sound out too. It's not too expensive so I'd try it out if I were you and I found one.
UTILIZATION
Using this effect is pretty easy. There are 4 knobs (input, low compression, high compression, and output). Low and High Compression will add more compression to the low end and high end, respectively. The input gain can be controlled with the left knob, and output with the left. It's pretty basic overall, it's just that for me I had to decide whether I wanted a more compressed low end and a freer high end or vice versa. Eventually I found something I liked though.
SOUND QUALITY
I like to use this with my Jazz bass, as well as my P-bass. With the jazz bass, it's better to compress more of the overall signal, where as the P-bass requires more low end compression than high end. Either way, the effects are great. It's perfect for songs that need to remain consistent dynamically, even if the parts don't demand that from the instrument. Basically, a high riff can come out the same as a low end thump volume-wise, or you could just make sure that you don't get too quiet at one point. It's a really smooth compressor because it doesn't squash too much, and it saves tone really well.
OVERALL OPINION
I've seen more and more bass pedals that will adjust the high and low frequencies seperately, and I'm finding that I really prefer those types of bass pedals as they can prevent the signal from getting too muddy. This one is a good example of that. It helps you retain power and tone without being too loud, and can help balance a band's live sound out too. It's not too expensive so I'd try it out if I were you and I found one.