godfather_77 2 Posted November 13, 2019 Is there a similar effect in the HX as the Boss compression sustainer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilrahi 488 Posted November 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, godfather_77 said: Is there a similar effect in the HX as the Boss compression sustainer? There are several, including models of the Boss CS-1. Check under "Dynamic Models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codamedia 874 Posted November 13, 2019 The "Legacy - Blue Comp and Blue Comp Treb" is a great emulation of the CS-1, but sadly it's a CS-1 and not a CS-2 or even a CS-3. The CS-1 is a great effect for very specific tones.... but it's a lousy compressor! (Just my opinion) IMO... for stomp compression on the Helix I like the Red Comp (Dyna Comp) and the Kinky Comp (SP Comp)... or from the Legacy side, the Boost Comp. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfather_77 2 Posted November 14, 2019 thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emagli 23 Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 12:00 AM, codamedia said: The CS-1 is a great effect for very specific tones.... but it's a lousy compressor! (Just my opinion) Agreed. I'm using this as a sustainer when I need one and it gets the job done, but for compression I prefer other models like Red Squeeze and LA studio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaschaFranck 324 Posted November 15, 2019 One of my very few wishes regarding additional FX and what not would be a diamond compressor clone. I have the Mooer clone and for what I need it for (usually adding some "meat" to lead sounds) it's by far the easiest to dial in compressor I ever used. Otherwise, I would like to see more of the current models featuring an additional tone control. Would save me from inserting an extra EQ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigGT 73 Posted November 18, 2019 Yes I turn the Blue Comp on when I want to be Gary Moore :-) Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 938 Posted November 18, 2019 The original Boss CS-1 pedal had sustain for days but was also dark, it sucked and squashed tone. Great pedal when you wanted that sound though. I was a fan. As other here have said some of the other HX models are more transparent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaschaFranck 324 Posted November 20, 2019 Hairsplitting day: Sustainers should actually be called Decayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilrahi 488 Posted November 22, 2019 Random tidbit into my personal life here, but I'd never messed around with the Boss CS-1. Tonight I decided to mess around with both Helix models of it and holy lollipop. I get what people talk about when they say it colors it some, but I don't care - it sounded like it colored it in a good way to me. Thumbs up to this thread for causing me to explore new options, and in the legacy section no less. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codamedia 874 Posted November 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Kilrahi said: Random tidbit into my personal life here, but I'd never messed around with the Boss CS-1. Tonight I decided to mess around with both Helix models of it and holy lollipop. I get what people talk about when they say it colors it some, but I don't care - it sounded like it colored it in a good way to me. There is nothing subtle about the CS-1... but I guess that is it's charm. The CS-1 is a completely different beast when compared to other stomp compressors, including the other two real BOSS Models (not on the Helix)... the CS-2 and CS-3. In the pedal world I love what a CS-2 does to the signal... and find the CS-3 usable, but a little too squishy for my liking. If you put a CS-3 Sustain on full.... that is about where the CS-1 begins in regards to "squish". 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
