Kevin Dean Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just out of interest & what style do you play . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Lots of threads on here about compressors so worth a search, I use a Spectracomp, I play finger style in a hard rock/ indie/ punk covers band. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, T-Bay said: Lots of threads on here about compressors so worth a search, I use a Spectracomp, I play finger style in a hard rock/ indie/ punk covers band. yes I read a lot of them , I'm just interested to know what proportion of bassists use them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I play finger style (mostly) in a mix of rock, metal, pop covers and (only sometimes), Jazz. I don't use a specific compressor as most of the time I play with overdrive on (pedal or amp), and that compresses the signal enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jposega Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Yes, always for every style. Live and in studio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I've just started using one, can't tell bugger all difference, but I too use a bit of bass drive, but hey, it's in my multi FX pedal so I might as well use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) I play whatever style comes my way - finger style only i use a p bass and a zoom b2.1 set to ampeg svt, with full fat cab flavouring. The comp is set to fairly subtle - I tried turning it off and the whole thing didn’t sound quite as smooth, throbby, focused so I leave it on. Never heard a bad word yet about my sound ** ** I’m probably deaf ... Edited May 25, 2018 by Geek99 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yes, I use one all the time and consider it an essential part of my sound. My current band plays a mixture of everything from 60's to contemporary rock and pop. I mostly play with fingers and occasionally a spectrum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 @Osiris is the the soft key or the hard key version you play with? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I use a compressor on both my pedal boards. On the 'posh' board I have a Spectracomp with a VT Bass DI Deluxe & Thumpinator. On my 'small' board I use the compressor in my Zoom MS-60 B along with HPF patch and my VT Bass DI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Go on then I can’t resist too long. All styles, never slap, always pick, occasional fingers. Taking dirt/overdrive etc pedals aside or tube amps, as anyone who uses these compresses their signal as pointed out earlier (so nay sayers have very little wriggle room) Total of 3 compressors Cali76G on one board paired with a Two Notes CaliCB on another board paired with a HartkeVXL and some other jumbo jumbo These 2 boards can be used separately or cascaded and compression adapted accordingly (first into the second, compression turned way down on the Cali76G and used more as a signal driver withbteh germanium transistor) 3rd compressor in the new Tech21 DP3X pedal, and I may well combine it with any or all of the above, or use standalone. This appears to be thebkeast compressed reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Kevin Dean said: yes I read a lot of them , I'm just interested to know what proportion of bassists use them . You should create a poll! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Oh and yes. TC’s multiband offerings have been my go to to for many, many years now: Spectracomp, Hypergravity, Nova Dynamics, C300, Triple C(s), I’ve owned (or still own). I parallel compress with three bands engaged. More recently I’ve acquired the Line 6 Helix which I am tweaking now to obtain similar results. Indeed it has done two gigs on it’s own now without any additional pedals. The three band compressor on board works well with bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Not for me, but as I use a fair bit of gain on my Sansamp Para Driver I reckon I`m getting some compression via that. I did try a compressor with my current set-up and even on the lowest of the low settings it killed the sound and dynamics, which is why I suspect said Para Driver is already lending a hand here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Spectracomp, always on. Always fingers. All styles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) I may be wrong (pick player only) but I suspect finger players with no gain or especially slap players do find a use for them, pick players don't tend to suffer the same spikes in volume when playing Edited May 25, 2018 by PaulWarning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) I use an Xvive bass squeezer. Its a no frills effect pedal which adds a bit of punch and drive. Edited May 25, 2018 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Cuzzie said: @Osiris is the the soft key or the hard key version you play with? 48K with rubber keys, FTW 42 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Not for me, but as I use a fair bit of gain on my Sansamp Para Driver I reckon I`m getting some compression via that. I did try a compressor with my current set-up and even on the lowest of the low settings it killed the sound and dynamics, which is why I suspect said Para Driver is already lending a hand here. I love the SanSamp sound but always found them to be way too compressed for my tastes so I could never make them work for me, unfortunately. As you say @Lozz196, the pedal is already adding a load of squash to the sound so adding yet more via another pedal is going to hammer the life out of your dynamics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, dood said: You should create a poll! Can I ? a 18" one or 18ft ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, PaulWarning said: I may be wrong (pick player only) but I suspect finger players with no gain or especially slap players do find a use for them, pick players don't tend to suffer the same spikes in volume when playing I play mainly pick & I'm finding it's helping keeping a tight balanced sound across the fret board . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kevin Dean said: Can I ? a 18" one or 18ft ? 18 feet, definitely. Then we can give it to @Al Krow so that he can punt himself down the river away from any thread that mentions the dreaded C word *. * Compressor - not the other one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yep all the time. It’s to make up the fact that I suck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Always. Heavy rock, with a pick 95% of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 16 hours ago, Kevin Dean said: yes I read a lot of them , I'm just interested to know what proportion of bassists use them . Id say all the ones that post in the others threads :-) Unless you are actually going to count the posts why not make a poll, otherwise this will just be yet another 1 of dozens of Comp threads. Yes, i use one, no i dont need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Id say all the ones that post in the others threads :-) Unless you are actually going to count the posts why not make a poll, otherwise this will just be yet another 1 of dozens of Comp threads. Yes, i use one, no i dont need to. I've had a quick look & I have no idea how to make a poll on here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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