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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:20 am
by clankchris
Haha, Bob...we both use compression.
Tubes
You ever find Humberto?
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:42 am
by jwr2
The tubes in old amps do compress the sound a little ...
most of us now play bass with solid state amps and or direct input ... with that you need compression ... especially if you play slap bass at all ...
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:44 pm
by sabbath_of_bass
I never really use compression, even when i slap. About the most i do then is roll off on the tone a little.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:45 pm
by kcole4001
If you don't use compression when playing slap & running direct to the PA, don't be surprised when you get shut down.
Sound guys hate those red lights!
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:47 pm
by alanz
I used a Punch Factory for a while and liked it but I found it to be poorly built. The input jack became unreliable - I had to wiggle the plug to get it to activate.
Now I use the compressor in my Bass Pod XT Live.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:03 pm
by sabbath_of_bass
Ha, I guess that makes sense. But im not really gigging yet (sadly). Trying to find a band and what not now.
As far as on my amp. I try to keep the red light from poping up. Im not saying it doesnt from time to time. But normally im okay.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:59 pm
by tsarter
On those occasions where I find I need to run a compressor I use the ONLY one I've ever found - a RNC compressor. RNC stand for Really Nice Compressor. Look up some reviews online and believe every word of it. IMO it is the best compressor you can buy for under $2000 (they run about $150 used and $300 new)
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:59 pm
by tsarter
Here's a nice review (much better than I could write) of the compressor I mentioned above:
If you're looking for a compressor with vintage styling and loads of sonic personality, look elsewhere. The FMR RNC1773 (RNC is short for “Really Nice Compressorâ€
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:26 pm
by jps
The FMR got a good review in Pro Audio Review a few years ago.
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:09 pm
by johnallg