Talenless Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 i basically know next to nothing about compressors... wait... no, i know absolutely nothing about compressors. i vaguely know what they do, but - when to use one: under what circumstances (clean vs dirty vs full distortion) - where in the signal path - how to set the parameters - and which one to use is completely beyond me. i tried doing a search for compressor tutorial and didn't come up with much. all the posts i saw were beyond a 101-level class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDeLaune Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 - when to use one: under what circumstances (clean vs dirty vs full distortion) Usually on a clean to moderate gain patch. Not really good for Gainy or Lead sounds because it removes the dynamics of your playing style. - where in the signal path Always at the begining of the chain, usually right after your volume block. - how to set the parameters Here are my custom settings for the Boost Comp: Drive-39, Bass-50, Comp-38, Treble-39, Output-69 - and which one to use My Go Too Comp in the HD series is the Boost Comp. Just do some experimenting with it and "Hear" how it works. That's the best way to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartnettle1 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A compressor lowers the peak volume and raises the lowest sounds or compressing the lowest to the highest sound volumes (dynamic range) narrows the width of range and ideal on those instruments that have a large range like bass and vocals. Most pedal compressors are not the same as studio compressors and are best considered sustainers. Are ideal for cleaner wildly dynamic sounds from a guitar. Not needed if your clipping an amp or using a distortion pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpointmetal Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Just like any other effect, the rules for use are up to your ears. The only rule I try to follow is to not put a compressor AFTER a distortion or amp model in a live patch...feedback city. chaining a compressor->overdrive->dirty amp can have very good results if you use conservative settings, because it allows you use light compression, light distortion, and lighter amp gain to get a clear distortion sound that still allows for easy pinch harmonics and the benefits of higher gain (smoother legato, touch response) without the masking effects that running an amp model with the gain 3/4 of the way up can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panaman Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 how do you set the comp to avoid more or less muting the high strings when playing a loud bass string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgos02 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 - when to use one: under what circumstances (clean vs dirty vs full distortion) Usually on a clean to moderate gain patch. Not really good for Gainy or Lead sounds because it removes the dynamics of your playing style. I disagree. I always use a tube comp at my rhythm patches as I have found it gives me a huge punch at my palm mutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well Glenn is right IMO in respect to overdriven and high gain lead playing "if" you want to have more picking dynamics. Dig in harder with your pick attack and a comp can choke back the volume increase you would expect or boost the light picking used on softer spots. It really is a matter of preference. For good ole chugga chugga ryhthms a comp is great as it keeps things even. Good topic to work on. \m/ Bill \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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