fretmeister Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Gave in and ordered one. Really interested to see how it compares to my beloved Keeley 4 knob. Edited March 16, 2013 by fretmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I gave in a kept mine lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1362010140' post='1994588'] He he he!! Annnnnnd I got an email back from MXR technical support saying that the pedal will work fine in parallel - no issues. I reckon I might try one! [/quote] You've got me on the hype now too, my new new board is based around parallel compression, and a dirty loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've dropped an Xotic SP Compressor in my board to test as it comes with a blend as standard, I'm gonna see how I get on with it. It doesn't seem to like really hot pickups, so I may end up going for the MXR anyway!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have same issue with most compressors in pedals, output is very hot, and the threshold can never seem to go as high as I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Bass Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 What the hell is Parallel compression?! I have t say the MXR looks like a winner ive read the ovnilab review and it sounds like it's the best for its price range, what would be the next step-up in pedal compression? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Mark_Bass' timestamp='1364736033' post='2030137'] What the hell is Parallel compression?! [/quote] To simplify, Parallel compression is a studio technique that is probably best known for use on drums. If you mix your compressed bass signal with a 'dry' uncompressed signal, that is basically parallel compression. As you already know I guess, compression not only limits your loud notes but also when set up well, can raise the volume of your quieter passages automatically too. Now, what if you don't want your punchy dynamics limited but want the quieter passages (usually fast lines) lifted in volume? Well, Parallel compression can help here. The dry signal lets your louder passages pass unhindered, but if you switch to say, a tapping line or a legato progression, the compressor will lift the level for you closer to the volume of your louder playing. - I also like using this method before a decent bass distortion to fatten up the grit a bit. - It allows you to turn the gain down a little but maintain a smoother level of drive all the time. Some compressor pedals, such as the JHS Lime Aid, TC Nova Dynamics and Xotic SP have an inbuilt blend knob for mixing said clean signal in - others you'll need extra devices, such as an LS-2 to gain the same effect. I've tried to explain as simply as possible! I hope it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Bass Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1364941652' post='2033217'] I've tried to explain as simply as possible! I hope it makes sense! [/quote] I totally does, thanks! Now that im thinking of investing in a good compression pedal ill have to look the brands you've just mentioned, thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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