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Mr ok okok
Published on 12/01/04 at 11:01 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Tip top
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NOTICE GLOBAL
Excellent, robust, consumes little energy, efficient. one default: it's not very nice to me.00tubart
Published on 03/16/05 at 06:05 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Compressor / sustainer rglage with the output level of the frquence compress, attack, sustain and especially a standard ...
USE
Very easy to use. Just turn the knobs to shape the sound.
it is aimed primarily at guitarists but one of my friends used to the bigger a kick on a Novation rack, not bad. Versatile enough even released his first context.
SOUND QUALITY
The reputation Boss is no longer making this the cot it's almost perfect for the mini-format of the compressor. It happens pretty shade playing on the tone and sustain. You free to experiment, this little blue pedal may surprise many of its ability to model as what is sent to it ...
NOTICE GLOBAL
Correct qualitprix…Read moreCompressor / sustainer rglage with the output level of the frquence compress, attack, sustain and especially a standard ...
USE
Very easy to use. Just turn the knobs to shape the sound.
it is aimed primarily at guitarists but one of my friends used to the bigger a kick on a Novation rack, not bad. Versatile enough even released his first context.
SOUND QUALITY
The reputation Boss is no longer making this the cot it's almost perfect for the mini-format of the compressor. It happens pretty shade playing on the tone and sustain. You free to experiment, this little blue pedal may surprise many of its ability to model as what is sent to it ...
NOTICE GLOBAL
Correct qualitprix report, this pedal is very intressante for any guitarist looking homogniser his game (lightweight compression and a little sustain) or other measure Tweaking his character. I do not regret my choice all the more so as I have already said prcdemment, it may be out of context guitar without problem ...See less00Captain Danny
Too ambitious at Boss
Published on 05/15/12 at 04:41 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Compression, Analog Sustainer.
A IN A OUT, a power supply input.
Non pedal true bypass.
USE
Simple general configuration: an output volume, overall tone, a knob controlling the attack and a knob "Sustain" manager makes the compression ratio and thus, increasing the sustain of the instrument.
The manual is enough to get to know the beast, after, like any self-respecting compressor you will need to spend time on it to find the sound you and for each instrument with which you use it. And that these are things that can not be found in a textbook.
We would have liked a compression type LED indicator light.
SOUND QUALITY
As often with Boss they wanted to be too ambitious…Read moreCompression, Analog Sustainer.
A IN A OUT, a power supply input.
Non pedal true bypass.
USE
Simple general configuration: an output volume, overall tone, a knob controlling the attack and a knob "Sustain" manager makes the compression ratio and thus, increasing the sustain of the instrument.
The manual is enough to get to know the beast, after, like any self-respecting compressor you will need to spend time on it to find the sound you and for each instrument with which you use it. And that these are things that can not be found in a textbook.
We would have liked a compression type LED indicator light.
SOUND QUALITY
As often with Boss they wanted to be too ambitious with a setting of "Sustain" that can grow in compression and holding extreme rating, and a knob of "attack" can transform your notes at submachine guitar with unrivaled sharpness However the quality of the electronic'm not, resulting in the generation of steam and Feedback before reaching half of the race on these knobs ... I have friends playing punk, grunge and the noise that love it and are using this pedal just to generate Feedback and parasites controls ... For my part I serve mainly pop, funk, hard rock and thrash metal, as you say that these parasites out of my ears in styles where you need to be precise and sharp.
NOTICE GLOBAL
I made changed after shelved 6 months and 3 months tried helplessly drawn.
I had and played with EBS Multicomp, MarkBass Compressore, Okko Coca Comp, they all have their peculiarities.
I love the opportunities and guidance big, violent compression of the pedal, I hate its sound and quality far from commensurate with its ambitions.
The price / quality ratio is zero for the nine at the quality of the pedal, however buy one secondhand and do change becomes very interesting, you can also buy directly changed, and there, it becomes very very interesting.
In short I will never buy a new original pedal, it's not worth it.See less00jamman90
To tame
Published on 11/24/13 at 04:19 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Standard compressor compatible guitar and bass.
Input / output, and standard 9V supply.
Very solid, as always the case for Boss
Placed at the beginning of string for me.
UTILIZATION
Operation is simple priori. I say a priori because as always, 4 knobs to turn around and set played.
The challenge is to find what we seek. For my part, I put a lot of time to understand how this pedal would come in handy.
At first I was very disappointed with the job she was doing and turned me follows. But one fine day, rewiring my pedalboard, I redo the tests. And finally I found my account and I used it as a boost coupled with a BD-2. Frankly, in this configuration the sound is exce…Read moreStandard compressor compatible guitar and bass.
Input / output, and standard 9V supply.
Very solid, as always the case for Boss
Placed at the beginning of string for me.
UTILIZATION
Operation is simple priori. I say a priori because as always, 4 knobs to turn around and set played.
The challenge is to find what we seek. For my part, I put a lot of time to understand how this pedal would come in handy.
At first I was very disappointed with the job she was doing and turned me follows. But one fine day, rewiring my pedalboard, I redo the tests. And finally I found my account and I used it as a boost coupled with a BD-2. Frankly, in this configuration the sound is excellent and boosts the signal as I want.
So finally, the use is not simple at all and editing is difficult when you have a clear idea.
SOUND QUALITY
For me, the pedal does its job, and has found its place in the pedalboard. I will replace probably out by a Wampler Ego Compressor but it is not for now.
OVERALL OPINION
Finally, I actually use it for 3 months.
The value for money is incomparable to the price of the occasion. I think this is a good pedal when you are in search of his own sound.
With experience and the current means I remake this choiceSee less51Captain Danny
Too ambitious at Boss
Published on 05/15/12 at 04:42 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Compression, Sustainer analog.
A IN A OUT, an input power supply.
Not true bypass pedal.
UTILIZATION
General configuration simple: a volume of output, a general tone, a knob controls the attack and a knob "Sustain" manager makes the compression ratio and thus increasing the sustain of the instrument.
The manual is enough to get to know the beast, after, like any self-respecting compressor you will need to spend time on it to find the sound you want and what each instrument with which you are creating it for. And that these are things that can not be present in a manual.
We would have liked a compression type indicator LED.
SOUND QUALITY
As often with Boss t…Read moreCompression, Sustainer analog.
A IN A OUT, an input power supply.
Not true bypass pedal.
UTILIZATION
General configuration simple: a volume of output, a general tone, a knob controls the attack and a knob "Sustain" manager makes the compression ratio and thus increasing the sustain of the instrument.
The manual is enough to get to know the beast, after, like any self-respecting compressor you will need to spend time on it to find the sound you want and what each instrument with which you are creating it for. And that these are things that can not be present in a manual.
We would have liked a compression type indicator LED.
SOUND QUALITY
As often with Boss they wanted to do too ambitious with a setting of "Sustain" that can grow in compression and keeping notes extreme, and a knob to "attack" can transform your guitar into a tommy gun in notes with an unrivaled sharpness However the quality of electronic'm not, which leads to the generation of steam and Feedback before they even reach half of the race on these knobs ... I have friends playing punk, grunge and noise that love it and use this pedal just to undesirable feedback and noise controls ... For my part I officiate mainly in pop, funk, hardcore and thrash metal, as you say that these parasites come out to me by the ears in styles which must be precise and sharp.
OVERALL OPINION
I did it change after shelved 6 months and tested three months with nothing to draw.
I had played with and EBS Multicomp, MarkBass Compressore, Okko Coca Comp, they all have their peculiarities.
I love the possibilities and direction of large very violent compression pedal, I hate its sound and its quality far from commensurate with its ambitions.
The price / quality ratio is zero for the nine given the quality of the pedal, instead buy a secondhand and do change becomes very interesting, you can also buy directly modified, and then it becomes very very interesting.
In short I would not buy anymore the original pedal new, it's not worth it.See less112MGR/Bainesy
Boss CS-3 Compressor / Sustainer
Published on 12/16/02 at 15:00I bought this unit from Mainstreet Music (Greensborough, Vic, Aus) and paid $230 for it.
I knew a little about compression at the time and I bought this pedal for use with my bass rig.
It makes an undescribeable difference to the music. It improves clarity, tone, adds punch and reduces huge dynamic changes. I have it set up for use as a limiter more than a sustainer. I consider it a part of my pre-amp now, it is almost always on and I would almost refuse to gig without it.
hmmm... nothing! Perhaps the cost. It's a large price for something that doesn't have an effect that stands out like a wah wah. A wah though, is a novelty unit, whereas this gives a more professional sound.
It's a BOS…Read moreI bought this unit from Mainstreet Music (Greensborough, Vic, Aus) and paid $230 for it.
I knew a little about compression at the time and I bought this pedal for use with my bass rig.
It makes an undescribeable difference to the music. It improves clarity, tone, adds punch and reduces huge dynamic changes. I have it set up for use as a limiter more than a sustainer. I consider it a part of my pre-amp now, it is almost always on and I would almost refuse to gig without it.
hmmm... nothing! Perhaps the cost. It's a large price for something that doesn't have an effect that stands out like a wah wah. A wah though, is a novelty unit, whereas this gives a more professional sound.
It's a BOSS. That is another way of saying that it is UNBREAKABLE. Sturdy as a tank and quality is guarenteed! (I think boss will even give you your money back if you're not pleased? or something like that.) the sound quality is immaculate, with almost no noise when used correctly.
A must for bassists, really. The pedal can be used for any instrument and work well, but I think it is more likely a 'requirement' for the modern bassist.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00MGR/Anonymous
Boss CS-3 Compressor Sustainer
Published on 10/28/02 at 15:00Purchased on eBay for $32.00. I needed a good quality overdrive that didn't sound like a cheap imitation from a multi-effects board.
First off, it's BOSS quality and is in a solid metal chassis. You could drop it off a building, soak it in your sink, drive over it with your truck, and stomp on it continually during a gig, and it'll still function great.
The overdrive sounds great and can go from very very mellow to very very hard core. I need the flexibility of both and am not disappointed at all. You can strum a hard rhythm and then go to light picking and it'll still retain the characteristics of your individual guitar.
The color looks pretty sissyfied to me. Pale yellow? Ack…Read morePurchased on eBay for $32.00. I needed a good quality overdrive that didn't sound like a cheap imitation from a multi-effects board.
First off, it's BOSS quality and is in a solid metal chassis. You could drop it off a building, soak it in your sink, drive over it with your truck, and stomp on it continually during a gig, and it'll still function great.
The overdrive sounds great and can go from very very mellow to very very hard core. I need the flexibility of both and am not disappointed at all. You can strum a hard rhythm and then go to light picking and it'll still retain the characteristics of your individual guitar.
The color looks pretty sissyfied to me. Pale yellow? Ack!
Solid metal chassis and legendary Boss quality.
Great purchase and a no-brainer alternative if you can't afford the Ibanez TS9. A super pedal if you need flexibility and great quality sound that other multi-effect pedals try to but can't imitate.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00MGR/Ryan
Boss CS-3 Compression/Sustainer
Published on 08/21/01 at 15:00i bought this for about $85.00 from Guitar Center..i bought it cause i THOUGHT it would be useful once i messed around with it...
hmm....have to think about this one....its good for playing a lot of legato..but thats about it....oh, and i guess if you like a low signal then its good for that....
Basicly the fact that i bought it pisses me off...i rarely play legato, and i like my pickups with a nice hot output so this thing does nothing for me but waste my money......i want it gone soon....
Well BOSS effects are tough as hell...but i dont know about the quality of this perticular one..ive found no good enough use for it...
If your thinking of a compression pedal..rethink it...wait and m…Read morei bought this for about $85.00 from Guitar Center..i bought it cause i THOUGHT it would be useful once i messed around with it...
hmm....have to think about this one....its good for playing a lot of legato..but thats about it....oh, and i guess if you like a low signal then its good for that....
Basicly the fact that i bought it pisses me off...i rarely play legato, and i like my pickups with a nice hot output so this thing does nothing for me but waste my money......i want it gone soon....
Well BOSS effects are tough as hell...but i dont know about the quality of this perticular one..ive found no good enough use for it...
If your thinking of a compression pedal..rethink it...wait and maybe consider it as some rack gear, but otherwise dont waste your money, you will be disappointed, you will have more fun with some modulation effects, such as a flanger : )
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00Kal
Published on 08/31/05 at 05:17 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Well I will not belabour the above: analog compressor, 4 rglages:
- Level
- Tone
- Attack (which rgle the attack time before the start of compression, you turn left you activate the faster compression and gums more you attack, you turn right and you let the breath attack your rating)
- Sustain (the compression ratio I think)
UTILIZATION
No manual with mine bought secondhand, I do not know if one exists.
it's not complicated to find a sound, rglages are quite intuitive, not really need to know how a compressor (even if using a) fairly well seen.
SOUND QUALITY
I find the rglages too extreme, the compression is really mistaken, and mean and really feel the …Read moreWell I will not belabour the above: analog compressor, 4 rglages:
- Level
- Tone
- Attack (which rgle the attack time before the start of compression, you turn left you activate the faster compression and gums more you attack, you turn right and you let the breath attack your rating)
- Sustain (the compression ratio I think)
UTILIZATION
No manual with mine bought secondhand, I do not know if one exists.
it's not complicated to find a sound, rglages are quite intuitive, not really need to know how a compressor (even if using a) fairly well seen.
SOUND QUALITY
I find the rglages too extreme, the compression is really mistaken, and mean and really feel the effect of compression playing.
I found for myself that this musical rglages cantonns gear are in the ranges of low rglages "sustain", and letting it breathe attack.
I use it mainly on my guitar, a little on my bass, this pedal works with honntement 2.
I like him or her in a clear derrire wha, in agreements, in arpges, what a little while, either saturated with little gain, was used to obtain a more prcis and have a nice sustain on solos rock.
Some accuse him of adding breath ... mouais is a compressor, the addition of steam is intrinsque the same effect him, not having nanmoins other essay I would not allow me to say it is less or noisier than another.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a few months, this is a compressor which makes his job, without more, it does not color the sound (a can be an advantage).
Given the prices in secondhand has remained a good investment, but do not esprer miracles.
I do it again this choice that price, without problem.See less00tieu81
Excellent pedal
Published on 02/27/12 at 13:30 (This content has been automatically translated from French)This pedal has two kinds of "effects":
- The "sustain",
- The attack.
UTILIZATION
Ultra-simple, you set the attack, sustain, the tone and level very easily. We obtain an adjustment pretty quickly.
SOUND QUALITY
Regarding the "sustain", I use a Mexican Strat, so I can say that this is really handy since there is virtually no on this guitar. However, we do not get the sustain of a Gibson Les Paul.
Regarding the attack, you get a seriously flashy, even on my Vox AC15VR which is a hybrid amp.
The compression works quite well, but I think we can do better.
Caution should be used one or a pedal Suppresor Noise equivalent, because it tends to blow.
OVERALL O…Read moreThis pedal has two kinds of "effects":
- The "sustain",
- The attack.
UTILIZATION
Ultra-simple, you set the attack, sustain, the tone and level very easily. We obtain an adjustment pretty quickly.
SOUND QUALITY
Regarding the "sustain", I use a Mexican Strat, so I can say that this is really handy since there is virtually no on this guitar. However, we do not get the sustain of a Gibson Les Paul.
Regarding the attack, you get a seriously flashy, even on my Vox AC15VR which is a hybrid amp.
The compression works quite well, but I think we can do better.
Caution should be used one or a pedal Suppresor Noise equivalent, because it tends to blow.
OVERALL OPINION
This'm 9 months I use it, it should reasonably well for Strat missing some sustain, attack is very well modeled, the settings are easy.
Overall, this is a good compressor pedal.See less64yoTrakkz
Love it
Published on 11/29/11 at 21:26The Boss CS-3 Compression is an analog compressor designed for use with the electric guitar, but is suitable for any electronic instrument. It has both a 1/4 inch input and output and has a specific power supply that will power it in addition to the battery compartment. It is a pretty sturdy pedal and is overall made pretty well. This is not a rackable piece of gear - it is a stomp box.
UTILIZATION
The make up of the CS-3 Compression is really simple and easy to follow as it has a series of four knobs that each will control a different aspect of your sound. From right to left it has knobs for compression, attack, volume, and emphasis, the latter of which is kind of like a tone kn…Read moreThe Boss CS-3 Compression is an analog compressor designed for use with the electric guitar, but is suitable for any electronic instrument. It has both a 1/4 inch input and output and has a specific power supply that will power it in addition to the battery compartment. It is a pretty sturdy pedal and is overall made pretty well. This is not a rackable piece of gear - it is a stomp box.
UTILIZATION
The make up of the CS-3 Compression is really simple and easy to follow as it has a series of four knobs that each will control a different aspect of your sound. From right to left it has knobs for compression, attack, volume, and emphasis, the latter of which is kind of like a tone knob. This is pretty much all there is to it and anyone with any sort of experience with guitar pedals or compressors won't have too much trouble with it. I don't have the manual for this pedal but it is easy enough to use that you don't really need it.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound of the CS-3 Compression is a bit above average and will definitely do what it advertises to do, which is compress your guitar signal in any way you see fit. I usually use this pedal with a Fender Strat and a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb and I'm always pretty happy with the results I am able to get. There is a good amount of control over your tone available, which adds to the overall number of sounds that are possible with this pedal. While I've used some better compression pedals before, the Marshall ED-1 Compressor is a nice pedal in its own right.
OVERALL OPINION
I first used CS-3 Compression guitar pedal about two or three years ago and since then it has always done well for me. I like the overall tone it has and the ease of use makes it a good option for players on all experience levels. The price is very reasonable if not downright cheap and certainly gives you some bang for your buck. While I prefer the Boss CS-3 compression pedal to this one, the CS 3 is a good pedal and will last a while if you treat it properly.
See less00King Loudness
Eh...
Published on 10/13/11 at 09:24The BOSS CS3 Compression Sustainer is the third generation compressor pedal by the company and it basically is designed to do what the name implies. It compresses the signal going into the amp to give it a bit more punch and sustain to the sound. Lots of country and other real tone gurus use them and so I figured I'd give this famed unit a try. It features four controls which are level, attack, tone and sustain. It's housed in the typical BOSS casing and is powered by either a 9v battery or a power adaptor.
UTILIZATION
Setting up this pedal to get tones happening is pretty simple. BOSS has a great way of interfacing their pedals intuitively, which is great for first time users. Th…Read moreThe BOSS CS3 Compression Sustainer is the third generation compressor pedal by the company and it basically is designed to do what the name implies. It compresses the signal going into the amp to give it a bit more punch and sustain to the sound. Lots of country and other real tone gurus use them and so I figured I'd give this famed unit a try. It features four controls which are level, attack, tone and sustain. It's housed in the typical BOSS casing and is powered by either a 9v battery or a power adaptor.
UTILIZATION
Setting up this pedal to get tones happening is pretty simple. BOSS has a great way of interfacing their pedals intuitively, which is great for first time users. That being said, I don't care for the tone of this compressor at all in its stock form. It has a very dead and lifeless quality to it that I just cannot get into. It might have been my particular pedal but I just found it to sound fairly anemic and not add the punch that I assumed it was going to.
SOUND QUALITY
Perhaps I'm spoiled by the boutique and vintage pedal market, but I honestly find it rare that BOSS makes a pedal (with a few exceptions) that sounds legitimately good. As I stated prior, I really just found this compressor to sound pretty bland and dull. I didn't hear any real chime or sparkle in the clean tones, nor any real increase in punch or sustain. The drive tones lost a lot of clarity and definition and overall I just ended up taking the CS3 out of my rig after about a week of fighting it to get it to sound good. It actually turned me off the idea of using a compressor for a long time and that didn't change unil I tried and subsequently bought a Diamond Compressor. I hear the nodded BOSS Compressors sound better than the stock ones but I've never tried those personally.
OVERALL OPINION
All in all I advise you to stay away from the BOSS CS3. it really doesn't improve the tone all that much and when put next to a REAL compressor like a Diamond, Keeley or vintage MXR, it's all but totally outclassed. I would personally much rather save up extra and get one of the above three comps as they sOund far superior to this BOSS unit by far.See less00zakk wylde
Published on 07/02/04 at 09:27 (This content has been automatically translated from French)It is his job to top
UTILIZATION
Use very simple
SOUND QUALITY
Quality sound with return
excellent for tapping or hammer ....
Class
OVERALL OPINION
I've had one years ago
very strong
impressive quality prices00Ceddie1974
Published on 12/19/04 at 01:20 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Comp sustainer ... Ultra Basic ... very simple!
Pedal-powered by battery or can connect a power supply like all the Boss.
UTILIZATION
Very simple setup ... 4 knobs ... you turn, you find your sound and you play! Point bar!
Obviously no manual ... should not exaggerate!
SOUND QUALITY
Sound quality to go! The only downside ... as with most comp ... important if a breath was heavy handed on the level!
But after all this is the art of mastering the knob of his scratching, his comp and possibly his table ...
For a big power game ... I think a noise gate will not be too many!
OVERALL OPINION
Simple, inexpensive, readily usable, its repection the guitar…Read moreComp sustainer ... Ultra Basic ... very simple!
Pedal-powered by battery or can connect a power supply like all the Boss.
UTILIZATION
Very simple setup ... 4 knobs ... you turn, you find your sound and you play! Point bar!
Obviously no manual ... should not exaggerate!
SOUND QUALITY
Sound quality to go! The only downside ... as with most comp ... important if a breath was heavy handed on the level!
But after all this is the art of mastering the knob of his scratching, his comp and possibly his table ...
For a big power game ... I think a noise gate will not be too many!
OVERALL OPINION
Simple, inexpensive, readily usable, its repection the guitar ... breath to control ... regret this purchase = 0 ... it's cheap and it's worth it as long they are needed ... what is the case today for all users of multi-effects, amp simulators, preamp and co ...
Do not hesitate ... a small object that will fit into your set!See less00Bassistuta
Published on 03/15/05 at 04:03 (This content has been automatically translated from French)It's solid
Or battery power supply
4 rglages = Volume, Tone, Attack and Sustain
UTILIZATION
The configuration is simple but then use = WARNING!
The edition of his INTERESTED is not easy but if you get there.
The knobs until the first quarter do not leave anything in the last quarter and is trs trs ugly.
Sustain us with a great buzz (prvoir a noise-gate) from the middle of the race, which challenges the prsence this option on the pedals.
I actually tried a guitar, thinking it might be n'tait not "think" for bassists. But there is no AIM at all. Too many blows and parasite, which is the height of a compression pedals.
It does not support the comparison with a Marshall…Read moreIt's solid
Or battery power supply
4 rglages = Volume, Tone, Attack and Sustain
UTILIZATION
The configuration is simple but then use = WARNING!
The edition of his INTERESTED is not easy but if you get there.
The knobs until the first quarter do not leave anything in the last quarter and is trs trs ugly.
Sustain us with a great buzz (prvoir a noise-gate) from the middle of the race, which challenges the prsence this option on the pedals.
I actually tried a guitar, thinking it might be n'tait not "think" for bassists. But there is no AIM at all. Too many blows and parasite, which is the height of a compression pedals.
It does not support the comparison with a Marshall or a DBX.
SOUND QUALITY
Trs mean not to say anything else but each must be his opinion.
The sustain is horrible and always will be a zero-if the cans in the face in concert.
The sound is not Exceeds either to half the risk of big surprises in addition to other effects.
The roundness is difficult to find trs.
All horribly lacking warmth.
It is true that AZF I trimballe has not help. But even alone, it is not convincing at all.
OVERALL OPINION
I have been offered my beginners.
What I saw was not too used to the end, j'tais not happy at all sound.
The particular feature I like best?? Frankly, I have not found.
C'tait my first model and then what I tried bcp silent most convincing (especially the ED1)
Report honnte quality price is not the ruin and is sold as easily.
The choice of exprience again arises since the n'tait not a purchase but if I had tried with my friends the pedals, I think that I will have bought.
She did not covenant so I sold it.See less11patvmax
Published on 02/01/06 at 16:19 (This content has been automatically translated from French)bof, very useful .. it has been used against the varieties of the 80's, the typical "My Legionnaire" Gainsbarre awful song, it's that sound in intro (pun intended) and some titles DURAN DURAN ..
UTILIZATION
My boss who likes the same is not worth it, except for sounds weird .. By against it gives a good sustain for a guitar pickups very low .. but hello breath!
SOUND QUALITY
if you find japan is ok, you have a good sustain, but the breath + feedback are awful (yes I repeat myself) with a powerful amp. (Especially lamps) is prohibited.
OVERALL OPINION
I do not recommend it.Read morebof, very useful .. it has been used against the varieties of the 80's, the typical "My Legionnaire" Gainsbarre awful song, it's that sound in intro (pun intended) and some titles DURAN DURAN ..
UTILIZATION
My boss who likes the same is not worth it, except for sounds weird .. By against it gives a good sustain for a guitar pickups very low .. but hello breath!
SOUND QUALITY
if you find japan is ok, you have a good sustain, but the breath + feedback are awful (yes I repeat myself) with a powerful amp. (Especially lamps) is prohibited.
OVERALL OPINION
I do not recommend it.See less10MattJi
Published on 08/30/06 at 02:56 (This content has been automatically translated from French)The PDAL is a compressor / sustainer of rglage possdant 4 knobs:
level: compression ratio,
Tone: capacity to bring out your notes and chords,
Attack: range compression (min you compress the bass and treble to max)
Sustain: attack your notes and chords.
It can be battery powered or AC adapter (ACA Boss prefrence).
UTILIZATION
With this kind of pedals you must be patient enough to find the desired sound. Thanks 4 the pedals and the knobs you can get any sound for any musical genre. In the beginners you will configure and as and when you change it for anything other than dpart, it will spend a little time consuming but when you have the config you are looking for will be …Read moreThe PDAL is a compressor / sustainer of rglage possdant 4 knobs:
level: compression ratio,
Tone: capacity to bring out your notes and chords,
Attack: range compression (min you compress the bass and treble to max)
Sustain: attack your notes and chords.
It can be battery powered or AC adapter (ACA Boss prefrence).
UTILIZATION
With this kind of pedals you must be patient enough to find the desired sound. Thanks 4 the pedals and the knobs you can get any sound for any musical genre. In the beginners you will configure and as and when you change it for anything other than dpart, it will spend a little time consuming but when you have the config you are looking for will be the r ve for you. I did not have a manual because I had used but there is frankly not necessary.
For my part I have rglages 8/7/6/6 in the order in NONC CHARACTERISTICS for his mtal mtallica or the Black Label Society.
SOUND QUALITY
The effect is trs trs ffective compression is good nickel is this view l. But I use it with the noise suppressor in the Boss (NS2) to eliminate the noise it produces standard saturated so I can play all the time otherwise it is virtually impossible compress. Unless you put your knobs below half and it's possible but you will not be at maximum potential of it. In his clear is a DLIC, no need noise gate, I limpression I play with an amp lights when I possde MG100DFX a marshall and the notes are saturated trs pr cises but I also possde EMG 81 on my grates so has helped a little.
I put 6 without and 10 with NS2, normal
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I use it for a month and I redcouvre other opportunities for solo playing and I could not do before. I have not tried other models but I have seen a lot in a magazine a little bit o Students they all compressors. In this j'apprcie pedals especially not attack knob Submitted on all compressors. In OCCAZ 45 euros hsit I do not for one second, well I repeat that choice sr without problem. But it's true that if you possdez a noise gate and more in your set, Do not hesitate.See less00Berzin
Published on 12/08/06 at 04:53 (This content has been automatically translated from French)The CS3 is a compressor with four rglages: level, tone, attack and sustain. It can be battery powered and AC adapter. The case is solid and compact. Attention, with some power supply, it produces a trslgre distorition.
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There are few buttons, but it is true that it is difficult to find a really nice sound without tampering with the knobs a good time. I got it used, I do not know the manual, but it should not be necessary.
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I use this amp with modeling lamps and, guitars and various single and double coils. Must be assayed attack and sustain with caution, failing to have its synthetic trs. However, for some music (rock or funk Genre Year 70), may…Read moreThe CS3 is a compressor with four rglages: level, tone, attack and sustain. It can be battery powered and AC adapter. The case is solid and compact. Attention, with some power supply, it produces a trslgre distorition.
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There are few buttons, but it is true that it is difficult to find a really nice sound without tampering with the knobs a good time. I got it used, I do not know the manual, but it should not be necessary.
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I use this amp with modeling lamps and, guitars and various single and double coils. Must be assayed attack and sustain with caution, failing to have its synthetic trs. However, for some music (rock or funk Genre Year 70), may be pleasant. Also, the pedals quickly trs noisy, producing a large breath. There should be a noise gate Intgr.
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I use it for six years. J'apprcie compression rate strong enough, but I regret the breath. I Line 6 possde a constrictor, which is more versatile, gives more natural sound and a noise gate possde trs is effective. It is unfortunately a little more than CHRE CS3. Boss should modernize the MODEL (the addition of a noise gate would not hurt). DEFINITIONS in, it colors the sound great, which is not INTERESTED in you love the type of sound it offers. It is therefore essential to try before you buy. Trs type, it will not fit everyone.See less21Claygues
Published on 08/12/07 at 04:08 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Compression analog mono guitar.
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4 knobs. We must learn to use it, and ill rglages may render it unusable.
The tone really changes the rendering, but an equalizer before and / or APRS can still amliorer things.
The attack played his rle of rglage time dclenchement of rduction level.
The argument is sustain most ractif, 12 as its neutral position. Below is a short sound, and above it the extension. But it must be measured, because the higher up the knob, the breath becomes more tempt see hurricane.
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The range of possibilities is quite wide.
TRS Compression is pronounced, the rate is high.
I like this, the compression, but the sound neve…Read moreCompression analog mono guitar.
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4 knobs. We must learn to use it, and ill rglages may render it unusable.
The tone really changes the rendering, but an equalizer before and / or APRS can still amliorer things.
The attack played his rle of rglage time dclenchement of rduction level.
The argument is sustain most ractif, 12 as its neutral position. Below is a short sound, and above it the extension. But it must be measured, because the higher up the knob, the breath becomes more tempt see hurricane.
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The range of possibilities is quite wide.
TRS Compression is pronounced, the rate is high.
I like this, the compression, but the sound never got compltement satisfactory. There are too many blows, and then the sound becomes muddy.
Grant in the game well on the instrument you get to shine, the resort is ice on the harmonics and dtails movement of fingers.
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This is not an easy effect to use. He asks a game prcis.
Plus I used it more I'd have to try other models.
The effect is INTERESTED but the sound was too much wind.See less10cedart
Blues box ...
Published on 09/22/11 at 14:21 (This content has been automatically translated from French)A compressor sutainer transistor ... Everything has been said in previous posts.
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The configuration is relatively simple, the knobs all have an effect on the sound, to put all the setting to 12 and gradual change each setting to get the sound for you .....
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The effect of compression and very effective and also sutainer. I use it mainly with a Gibson Custom Lespaul and a Fender Stratocaster Japan 54.
The effect gives a coloration very "blues" sounds to you crunch the legendary solos without forcing and without loss of momentum in the cascades of notes.
For clean sounds emerge from the arpeggios mix easily by adding a color just flapping in th…Read moreA compressor sutainer transistor ... Everything has been said in previous posts.
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The configuration is relatively simple, the knobs all have an effect on the sound, to put all the setting to 12 and gradual change each setting to get the sound for you .....
SOUND QUALITY
The effect of compression and very effective and also sutainer. I use it mainly with a Gibson Custom Lespaul and a Fender Stratocaster Japan 54.
The effect gives a coloration very "blues" sounds to you crunch the legendary solos without forcing and without loss of momentum in the cascades of notes.
For clean sounds emerge from the arpeggios mix easily by adding a color just flapping in the rather pleasant.
It is true that it generates a little breath in the extreme settings, but nothing really disturbing was the transistor so people sensitive to winds will turn to an optical compressor ... (BBE or Aphex example)
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I use it for a month, the first compressor I use and should be fully in my use.
The value for money is not bad but try before you buy any effect as it brings a particular grain can not please everyone!!
I would do this choice without blinking ....See less100charly700
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Test this with APRS noon shop stratocaster standard amp marshall vintage modern (and clean mode satursur orange cab 4 x 12 celestion vintage 30.
Trs effective as pedals.
breath? yeah makes sense. Pq? the device enhances weak signals (and those strong lime). So the noise level increases if we increase the sustain knob.
Clearly there are the blows because pparatus doing its job.
I compared with the compressor diamond on the same line and same amp in the same store today: the boss works, but the diamond certainly diffrent autant.Pq breath? such, it compresses the sound so enhances weak signals and thus the noise level.
When you…Read more+
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Test this with APRS noon shop stratocaster standard amp marshall vintage modern (and clean mode satursur orange cab 4 x 12 celestion vintage 30.
Trs effective as pedals.
breath? yeah makes sense. Pq? the device enhances weak signals (and those strong lime). So the noise level increases if we increase the sustain knob.
Clearly there are the blows because pparatus doing its job.
I compared with the compressor diamond on the same line and same amp in the same store today: the boss works, but the diamond certainly diffrent autant.Pq breath? such, it compresses the sound so enhances weak signals and thus the noise level.
When you put an overdrive or distortion derrire this phnomne is accentuated. and this is normal and it means that everything works. The more you compress and sustain the more you put on a noise.
diamond better boss? yes no doubt the quality of components, not because it is DIFFERENT: the boss allows more compression, but also allows the diamond to cut or increase the treble without coloring the sound.
attention: to boost a solo, it's better to put an overdrive to boost the saturation or volume. The compressor acts only on the intelligibility of the notes.
Not bad: putting the diamond cs3 APRS: I found the sound INTERESTED trs.
For newbies
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I find it a lot without being extraordinary. I Nanmoins a diamond or even a kind SETTING THE compression even more pronounced.See less00lobo
Published on 05/07/08 at 04:07 (This content has been automatically translated from French)I read things completely wrong in these opinions.
A compressor is indeed difficult to understand! That is the role of the buttons: <ul>
level is the level of output after the effect (the master of sorts)
tone is a course correction bass / treble (like radio)
attack is the attack time. The longer this is maintained over the initial attack before compresses
Sustain is the gain before the compression.Plus we put, the more you will have the sensation of "pumping" sound.
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There are many different uses. <ul>
synth: 0 attack, lots of sustain, chorus behind: the sound will be compressed when the attack
may be required to submit with the Treble tone. The breath is i…Read moreI read things completely wrong in these opinions.
A compressor is indeed difficult to understand! That is the role of the buttons: <ul>
level is the level of output after the effect (the master of sorts)
tone is a course correction bass / treble (like radio)
attack is the attack time. The longer this is maintained over the initial attack before compresses
Sustain is the gain before the compression.Plus we put, the more you will have the sensation of "pumping" sound.
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There are many different uses. <ul>
synth: 0 attack, lots of sustain, chorus behind: the sound will be compressed when the attack
may be required to submit with the Treble tone. The breath is inevitably raised.
clean / half blues attack, sustain the same, then there are the notes ataque while controlling aggressive peaks. Low drool least, the highs are more mellow.
OverDrive one before it can be used to boost the gain and sustain to have "infinite"
compreseur goes before the amp in 99.99% of cases if it is useless
before a very large saturation it will not help the already saturated pad!
When the amp is very loud, the compressor may become useless.
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We must spend time to find the setting.
On stage settings will certainly be a little different.
The sound is OK, without charm but does not alter too much the guitar either.
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I have the BOSS and Dynacomp. On the latter lacks the setting time of attack.
The BOSS allows me to return home without playing a punchy sound too hard. My amp on stage compress itself not bad, I see less utility.
The value for money is good (bought used)See less10papatours
Published on 11/01/08 at 11:58 (This content has been automatically translated from French)This is the compression / sustain is a rebalancing of the levels of what he was going home.
analog technology.
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The configuration is so simple once we understand the system: the attack increases the rise of the note (above definition), sustain increases the level by amplifying increasing soft sounds and limiting the maximum the other has a defined level.
the goal is reached, the sustain comes quickly saturated and therefore the harmonics and sonuffle too, but clearly the "attack" gives the definition for a humbucker.
To eliminate the breath, lower the "tone" to the grave.
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Well I have not tried other compressors, other than those of cakewa…Read moreThis is the compression / sustain is a rebalancing of the levels of what he was going home.
analog technology.
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The configuration is so simple once we understand the system: the attack increases the rise of the note (above definition), sustain increases the level by amplifying increasing soft sounds and limiting the maximum the other has a defined level.
the goal is reached, the sustain comes quickly saturated and therefore the harmonics and sonuffle too, but clearly the "attack" gives the definition for a humbucker.
To eliminate the breath, lower the "tone" to the grave.
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Well I have not tried other compressors, other than those of cakewalk or cubase or my GSP 21, so live it fast and efficient as desired. I put in last day behind a RV-3 and Boss MT-2 to remove the side aigrillard the MT-2 to an input of transistor amp I had the impression of having a tube amp (well just for the compression).
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I have 10 years and I rediscovered, I do not do the scene and take in general to limit and enhance the sound before the amp.
Value for money it does but you have to use it.
Unless you have a lot more money for a compressuer Lampre I would do to this choice.See less10laurentdom
Published on 08/10/09 at 02:46 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Buy a little blind to try to improve my sustain.
Occaz 40 euros on eBay.
A rception, my first attempts were disastrous. Not by difficulty rglages but by the breath and the feedback on this omniprsents pedals. Submitted so that I feel the pedals unusable. It screams piercing ds amp, my cat has failed to go hang himself ...
So, no!
Then consult with the forums here and I am interested in the mod called "Big Jack" which is via an electronic kit, modify certain components of the motherboard of the CS-3. All for a 12aine euros (go to EBay to find AC).
A pal hacker hack ca me in 20 minutes.
New tests and .... shock!
The PDAL has nothing do with the original! More feedback parasit…Read moreBuy a little blind to try to improve my sustain.
Occaz 40 euros on eBay.
A rception, my first attempts were disastrous. Not by difficulty rglages but by the breath and the feedback on this omniprsents pedals. Submitted so that I feel the pedals unusable. It screams piercing ds amp, my cat has failed to go hang himself ...
So, no!
Then consult with the forums here and I am interested in the mod called "Big Jack" which is via an electronic kit, modify certain components of the motherboard of the CS-3. All for a 12aine euros (go to EBay to find AC).
A pal hacker hack ca me in 20 minutes.
New tests and .... shock!
The PDAL has nothing do with the original! More feedback parasite omniprsent of breath, nothing! Knobs and even the bottom!
The pedals thus becomes sublime.
Sounds are rehausss, especially clean. The attack results in a note his own note, while both ds enhanced treble and midrange. This is perfect for blues, especially if you add a slight chorus.
the rglages require a little time to find his research ... but there's no need going through polytechnic to do so.
In rsum pedals crap home, after great changes. <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" />
Note origin: 2 / 10
Note pedal changes: 12/10
Site Reseller Kit: http://msm.workshop.free.fr/modCS3.htmlSee less63Mr High Gain
Very complicated
Published on 07/02/11 at 08:29 (This content has been automatically translated from French)digital pedal that adds sustain. Indeed very much thinking.
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Hyper complicated configuration should be to equip a monster patience. Pedal blows a lot! buying a noise gate with this effect is required to take advantage of this effect.
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The effect itself is very good and think but the breath is unacceptable because it is a monster from the middle of the knob is making it hard to master effect but if you have a noise gate jump on it a very good effect.
OVERALL OPINION
Try in the store yesterday I did not catch. But if you have the best noise gate take this effect is worth it but if you do not have noise does not even think about this eff…Read moredigital pedal that adds sustain. Indeed very much thinking.
UTILIZATION
Hyper complicated configuration should be to equip a monster patience. Pedal blows a lot! buying a noise gate with this effect is required to take advantage of this effect.
SOUND QUALITY
The effect itself is very good and think but the breath is unacceptable because it is a monster from the middle of the knob is making it hard to master effect but if you have a noise gate jump on it a very good effect.
OVERALL OPINION
Try in the store yesterday I did not catch. But if you have the best noise gate take this effect is worth it but if you do not have noise does not even think about this effect.See less46
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