MacDaddy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I use a Johnson J Station for guitar (and bass) and I'm trying to mimic the kind of natural compression you get from a valve amp - with distortion - so that I can use one sound without changing anything for lead and rhythm playing. Attached is a screen shot of my Johnson, showing the compressor. I know ultimately it's all about using my ears but I'd appreciate some help to get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 You need to adjust the threshold so that the compressor only comes on when you really play hard or wind up the volume on the guitar. An get rid of the noise gate. It doesn't have enough controls to not mess up your sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1390777886' post='2349506'] Attached is a screen shot of my Johnson, [/quote] I think you need to see a doctor. Edited January 27, 2014 by Billy Apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Typical way of getting a similar feel would be settings like this:- Attack: Fast (5ms say) Release: Medium (50ms for instance) Threshold: [i]very [/i]low (this is always on and then some!) Ratio: 1.5:1 Soft knee if possible Aim to get 3 to 6dB of compression happening, 6dB on the loudest parts. To do this you need the very low threshold since the compression ratio is tiny. If you want the feel of hitting a saturation level put another comrpessor in series with the following settings:- Attack: Very short (1ms or less) Release: Short (10ms) Threshold: High (only coming on when you get aggressive) Ratio: Between 4:1 and 6:1 Soft Knee still thoug, this is trying to emulate a tube amp running into distortion territory not a compressor/limiter You shouldnt hear the first compressor at all, although you may feel it when you dig in. You may hear the second compressor when it engages, but but you should really feel it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 That's my homework set then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 So following the given advice, and then using my ears, what I've come up with so far is shown on the attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1390777886' post='2349506'] Attached is a screen shot of my Johnson... [/quote] Fnarr. Seriously though, is it possible to get the same effect but without distortion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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