Compressor

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:02 am

I'm looking to get a more percussive, thump-y sound (Think Macca on some Sgt. Pepper tunes), and I think a compressor would be essential to me getting this type of sound. Does anyone here use compressors on bass? Any reccomendations on any?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:46 am

never play bass without a compression!!!

rhampshire · Post by **rhampshire** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:12 am

Compression? Pfft...

Vintage SVT turned up to 11! Tone of the gods.

I'd run a compressor if I had to use a (gulp) solid state amp, though.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:40 am

I use the compressor on my Pod all the time.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:24 am

I thought those things were used to pump up tires?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:48 am

no you are thinking inflation Bob ...

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:21 am

At home I use a DVX 266XL compressor which can be dialed in to huff quite a bit - I compress the snot out of everything (sometimes a messy endeavour). But I really like the AnalogMan bicompROSSors as pedals go. Those are great.

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:22 am

bloody typos...should say "DBX" not "DVX"

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:44 pm

Aphex Punch Factory. You can really pump up the gain reduction and it still sounds great.

bear · Post by **bear** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:16 pm

I still have an Aphex Punch Factory for sale.
As New condition, only used in a studio environment a few hours, back in the plastic retail package with all instructions etc.
Contact off list for a great deal to any Rickenbacker Forum member.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:36 pm

Do I get a commision for my glowing endorsement Steve?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:32 pm

Mercedes Kompressor?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:43 pm

All right then, I thought those things were used to inflate tires?

bear · Post by **bear** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:07 am

Bob,
Compressors are used make those mini spare tires fir under the trunk deck.

Jeff,
Commission? Probably not but you may want to offer your services as a marketing specialist. (o;}

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:31 am

Steve, You got mail.