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I'm looking at a compressor, and I don't think I'll buy a Boss - I've heard too much negative stuff.
I was looking at the MXR Dyna Comp, mostly because supposed to be good, and because it's under a hundred bucks. But what of the MXR Super Comp?
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Barber Tone Press or Keeley Compressor - Period.
Look no further, for these are the best stomp-box compressors out there. The Tone Press (which I owned) was very quiet compared to the Boss, and I liked the "color" feature that can be adjusted inside.
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Originally Posted by niangelo I'm looking at a compressor, and I don't think I'll buy a Boss - I've heard too much negative stuff.
I was looking at the MXR Dyna Comp, mostly because supposed to be good, and because it's under a hundred bucks. But what of the MXR Super Comp? I have a Super Comp. About all I can say about it, is that it is fairly quiet. Other than that, it does it's job, but I'm not really a big compressor user. I would describe as an overly average pedal.
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Originally Posted by Building429_Boy Barber Tone Press or Keeley Compressor - Period.
Look no further, for these are the best stomp-box compressors out there. The Tone Press (which I owned) was very quiet compared to the Boss, and I liked the "color" feature that can be adjusted inside.
Umm..IMO, the Analogman Bicomp owns both Barber and Keeley. Easily. With BJFE Pale Green as a close second. Both are decent suggestions though. Look at Homebrew too.
The TP is a pretty heavy compression. But it's crazy quiet, as BB429 can probably attest to. Works well as a clean boost too.
The Keeley is more just transparent.
What do you want out of your compressor? Are you looking for a "clean" compression, more transparency? more squash? sustain? How are you going to be using it?
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carl martin compressor/limiter... great pedal
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Originally Posted by omensixaxe Umm..IMO, the Analogman Bicomp owns both Barber and Keeley. Easily. With BJFE Pale Green as a close second. Both are decent suggestions though. Look at Homebrew too.
The TP is a pretty heavy compression. But it's crazy quiet, as BB429 can probably attest to. Works well as a clean boost too.
The Keeley is more just transparent.
What do you want out of your compressor? Are you looking for a "clean" compression, more transparency? more squash? sustain? How are you going to be using it?
I want a pedal that will have a smooth cut, like when I hammer out a high solo, or pick up an e-bow, it'll provide a smooth volume leveling.
I'd also like good sustain, at least enough to be noticeable, and to generate a stable feedback.
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Originally Posted by niangelo I want a pedal that will have a smooth cut, like when I hammer out a high solo, or pick up an e-bow, it'll provide a smooth volume leveling.
I'd also like good sustain, at least enough to be noticeable, and to generate a stable feedback. I think the keeley could be just your ticket then, seriously, that is exactly what I use it for +a little boost and you can get AWESOME sustain and harmonics.
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Originally Posted by Hellfighter I think the keeley could be just your ticket then, seriously, that is exactly what I use it for +a little boost and you can get AWESOME sustain and harmonics.
Again, the reason the MXR is attractive is the price. I'm looking for performance and price, and Keeley seems a touch steep for an effect that isn't totally essential.
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I would go for the Barber. Great pedal, sounds great, adds plenty of sustain, built like a rock, and it is at a much better price then any competition of its quality. Yeah, it is still more expensive then the MXR, but, in my opinion, it is well worth the extra bit of cash.
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I've found that compression is one of those things that you can't really skimp on. It can be much more essential than you anticipate, and for that reason...you don't want to go cheap. Either the Barber or the Keeley will suit you just fine. My vote goes for the Keeley.
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I have a Barber Tone Press and use it for both my electric and acoustic rigs. I love it. For a clean compression, I don't think it gets much better...it's the one pedal I take with me even when the rest of the board doesn't go. I've not played a Keely. The Diamond Compressor sounds quite good as well. I agree with omensixaxe - don't skimp on this one if you can.
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Go Keely its alot better than alot of garbage out there.
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If I was going to buy a compressor, I'd want one where I could adjust the threshold at which compression begins and the compression ratio.