rushers Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 Hey all, Been trying to get my hands on a Fairfield Circuitry accountant compressor for over 8 weeks now and the only UK distributor seems to be Guitar FX direct and it's just hopeless really so I've given up. My other alternatives seem to be Xotic SP Compressor - can't find any online feedback about what it's like with bass, any advice? Malekko Omicron Compressor Mooer Audio Yellow Really open to any ideas, budget of about £150 Let me know your thoughts or experiences! Many thanks Quote
RichF Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) you want one just because of size? I haven't been able to convince myself to move below standard enclosure (M87) so I can retain some metering. But it is out of place on my nano board so VERY interested in high quality micro options. I had my eye on an SFX comp, which I assume remains a custom option but did not go into full production. Edited November 19, 2014 by RichF Quote
rushers Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 Yeah I'm not interested in anything particularly advanced, I just need simple controls and something that takes up as little real estate as possible. Cool board man, that looks so convenient! Quote
RichF Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 i had increasingly huge boards for years but realised i wasn't using it in the studio and not getting the value in crappy gigs, so tiny became the priority and I have never looked back. My issue with compressors is that I have a totally passive precision, active Warwick and very active Jazz - i need metering to fine tune when i change between them. This is a bit of a hassle to be honest and a simple "one knob" solution would be great but I might need to simplify my bass set up. Quote
ratman Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 I tried a Mooer Yellow Comp recently. On bass it was truly awful, but it did sound better on a guitar. Quote
ordep Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 currently using a hikari comp. It is an optical comp, quite happy with it. [url="https://www.facebook.com/KalikotAudio"]https://www.facebook.com/KalikotAudio[/url] Its a small company from the Philippines. Quote
dannybuoy Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 Top mounted jacks are the way forward. Those Iron Ether pedals mounted up snug next each other take up the same amount of space as two micros with side mounted jacks, with more room for knobs and PCBs, and more stable on the board. Quote
nick Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) If you can build or get someone to build one for you, I would suggest the John Hollis designed 'Flatline'.... a great little optical compressor. Can fit in to 1590A box no problem & Madbean ([url="http://madbeanpedals.com/projects/index.html"]http://madbeanpedals...ects/index.html[/url]) do nice PCB wilth layout as the 'Afterlife' compressor [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/after.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.c...ews/after.shtml[/url] Edited November 20, 2014 by nick Quote
Bassnut62 Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) defintely skip the Mooer stuff - it's crap!! I had the blue Mooer compressor and it was truly horrible on both bass and guitar. I have tried quite a few compressors and theone's that have stuck are the Keeley 4-knob and the HBE CPR they may both be around £175 new; but could probably be picked up for closer to £100 used. The smaller box CPR would be good and the 2knob Keeley has the attack and clip controls on inside. You might wnat to visit here for great compressor reviews too http://www.ovnilab.com/ Edited November 20, 2014 by Bassnut62 Quote
Roland Rock Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) [quote name='rushers' timestamp='1416404800' post='2609820'] Hey all, Been trying to get my hands on a Fairfield Circuitry accountant compressor for over 8 weeks now and the only UK distributor seems to be Guitar FX direct and it's just hopeless really so I've given up [/quote] Why not just buy one straight from Fairfield's website? Edit: they are available on EBay.co.uk too Edited November 29, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote
abc Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='rushers' timestamp='1416404800' post='2609820'] Hey all, Been trying to get my hands on a Fairfield Circuitry accountant compressor for over 8 weeks now and the only UK distributor seems to be Guitar FX direct and it's just hopeless really so I've given up. My other alternatives seem to be Xotic SP Compressor - can't find any online feedback about what it's like with bass, any advice? Malekko Omicron Compressor Mooer Audio Yellow Really open to any ideas, budget of about £150 Let me know your thoughts or experiences! Many thanks [/quote] I'd go with prymaxevintage. That's where I got my accountant from. A fun pedal. and primaxe are god to deal with whilst not too expensive even including shipping. Edited November 30, 2014 by abc Quote
Roland Rock Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 [quote name='abc' timestamp='1417363839' post='2619572'] I'd go with prymaxevintage. That's where I got my accountant from. A fun pedal. and primaxe are god to deal with whilst not too expensive even including shipping. [/quote] Prymaxe don't have any in :-( I've just ordered one from from an EBay retailer. Can't wait! Quote
JapanAxe Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 Micro schmicro, get yerself one of these: Quote
Byo Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 For micro comps, the only one I think is worth checking is the Fairfield "The accountant". Bongo at Ovnilab was impressed and it also gives you some dirt when set right. I am personally quite happy with my EBS Multicomp, simple and fattening. I have tried to find a used 3Leaf PWNZR but they are so hard to find around here... that would be a cool option too. Quote
Roland Rock Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 Just had a try on my new Accountant, and am a happy bunny. It ranges from very subtle punchy to very squishy dirty. The main reason I bought it is to limit the peaks on my oscillating siren effect - not tried that yet, but am optimistic. Quote
sk8 Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1417376476' post='2619752'] Micro schmicro, get yerself one of these: [/quote] 'Kin huge but totally worth it! Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Quick update on my Accountant compressor - without it, the resonant peaks of my dub siren effect make it unuseable - think damaged PA and deafness. With the Accountant in its limiter setting, I can crank the siren and it stays even, and then easily adjust the level to the perfect volume. I'm a happy man :-) Edited January 28, 2015 by Roland Rock Quote
fretmeister Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 The SP is quite good, but there is a bass roll-off going on. And it can be a little hissy at high compression settings. If you want tiny, then the Henretta Orange Whip is probably the smallest of all - or maybe the HoTone Komp. Different worlds between the quality of those 2 though. I'm looking for another Comp, and I'm going with the EQD The Warden. Has great reviews, no low end loss and top mounted jacks for a bit of space. Quote
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