Compression

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:33 pm

What do you all use for compression on a bass? Playing the 4004Ci Sunday brought home the fact I'll need compression so where do I start?

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:06 pm

I've been using a Janglebox on my bass lately and really like the results. In the past, I've used an Alesis 3630, which is now pulling duty as the compressor for my band's PA, and the compressor on my BBE BMax preamp.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:01 pm

I used to use the Alesis 3630, now I use the compressor in my Bass Pod Pro.

stevefox · Post by **stevefox** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:45 pm

Toadworks "Mr Squishy" or my amps compressor

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:56 pm

compression?

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:41 am

I used the blue Boss Compressor/Sustainer pedal for years with decent results.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:30 am

Nothing, It's all in the touch.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:09 am

I like to aggressively attack my strings ... especially when I play fingerstyle ... this type of playing is really helped by compression ... if I have to play without compression then I use a pick ... one of the main reasons I use the bass pod all the time is I like compression all the time ... that is also why I don't use a sans amp ... it has no compression ...

rhampshire · Post by **rhampshire** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:57 am

What Bob said. Vintage Ampeg SVT's help a lot, too.

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:06 am

When I use one, I usually use the Demeter Compulator.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:30 am

Thanks to all for the fast input - off to do some research.

Bob and Rob - now I feel intimadated!

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:53 am

I never use compression because every time I do, my bass sound dies horribly.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:31 pm

maybe you should change the settings or try a different compressor ...

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:39 pm

My vote's for the Keeley Compressor.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:58 pm

I have never seen or used one of these ... but it has a cool name ... Demeter Compulator