ped Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 John, The SMX is a pedal, but the Line6 is built into the XT pro (and I think the XT and LIVE models). However there is a pedal they do called the 'constrictor' [url="http://www.zzounds.com/item--LINMS4"]http://www.zzounds.com/item--LINMS4[/url] but I cannot find if is based on the LA-2A like the pod one. The other compressors in the pod (based on a MXR Dynacomp and something else) are not as good in my opinion - just like the real things! Dood - let me know if you want to try it and I can post it to you to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I use a DBX MC6 which is based on the DBX 160a model, so it's pretty good quality technology. Very easy to use, has an auto-mode so it'll do it all for you and can be used on any instrument or even your recordings to great effect. It's not something you see often but it is a great compressor for the money - better than any Boss Pedal I've tried or the Trace Elliot SMX pedal I had, though I've no idea how it would stack up against DHA or EBS etc. It's not a rack model or a pedal design, so has to be looked after carefully, but I wouldn't be without it now... Picked mine up new off Ebay for £25.00 from the States and it cost me £12.00 to get it shipped over. Nik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm using a BBE Opto Stomp which I bought on eBay from these people [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BBE-Opto-Stomp-stomp-box-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ320186986079QQihZ011QQcategoryZ22669QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BBE-Opto-Stomp-stomp...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] It's a very nice set and forget compressor which does everything I want a compressor to do and nothing I don't - it just smooths everything out nicely. If you want something that can add some tonal colouration, worth looking out for the Tech 21 compressor that's now been discontinued (forget what it was called). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='Stewart' post='94555' date='Nov 26 2007, 02:18 PM']Regarding the DHA compressor: Because the designer/builder is a user on this board? Because it's orange and green Because it's got a valve in it [/quote] "Different animal to a digital compressor" Said Dave when I finally gave in and admitted I just coudln't work out how to use it. I'm a numpty so I just wanted a simple thing that did what the compressor in my old Peavey combo did. Dave's valve optical compressor does something else. I didn't understand it nor could I get it to do what I wanted ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 any body got any experience of the punch factory? I know tayste says on this thread he's used one but wondering if anybody has any detail on one as a comparison? Can't find a pulp mill on tonefactors website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 ooh and BBE orange squash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='98195' date='Dec 3 2007, 03:35 PM']any body got any experience of the punch factory? I know tayste says on this thread he's used one but wondering if anybody has any detail on one as a comparison? Can't find a pulp mill on tonefactors website[/quote] Pulp Mill is special order just email [email protected] mention me and he'll sort you straight out I'll leave the Punch Factory comments but if no one else chirps up I'll post my thoughts on it. I've not heard good things about the BBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I used to use a PF. Nice sound, colours up the bass in a nice way. I wouldn't say it's totally transparent, it's got it's own sound, but a nice sound I must add. Build quality lets it down as the switches and input jacks are doomed to fail over long haul use. (they're all PCB mounted) It's got a DI built in so that's semi useful. The EBS is pretty darn transparent, solid,versatile in that it has several modes (tube/normal/dual) and you can also add gain to the signal beefing things up somewhat. They're both nice sounding units IMO. For the extra cash you get the full transparency of the EBS with little to no colouration. It tightens things up in the low end nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='98195' date='Dec 3 2007, 03:35 PM']any body got any experience of the punch factory? I know tayste says on this thread he's used one but wondering if anybody has any detail on one as a comparison? Can't find a pulp mill on tonefactors website[/quote] Old Horse Murphy has a Punch Factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I do. I can't really add much to what has been said already. Build quality isn't the best (I can't use a power adaptor on mine anymore as it keeps coming loose) but as a plug and play Compressor, I think it's a great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I have a punch factory up for grabs for £55 inc shipping. It's a good compressor,but I simply don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 [quote name='bassbloke' post='99163' date='Dec 4 2007, 08:48 PM']I have a punch factory up for grabs for £55 inc shipping. It's a good compressor,but I simply don't use it.[/quote] PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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