Compressor pedal shootout Boss Keeley T-Rex comp nova

check out http://www.guitar-emporium.com for all the cool boutique pedals I use and demo...IN STOCK! Boss CE-3 with Monte Allum DIY mod, Keeley 4 knob and 2 knob compressors, Trex Comp Nova pedal. Telecaster and a Dr Z amplifier. I'm not much of a compressor dude, but did what I could, or could not.

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[TYX91101]

Compressors are among the most useful effects you can use. A lot of tube amps have a thin threshold between soft and loud, based on pick attack. A compressor smooths out the attack range and makes an amp feel more pliable to the touch. A second benefit is increased sustain. Touch sensitivity along with great tube tone will increase your confidence and creativity.

[djtrouserfunk]

For those who don't know what comps do or sound like, consider this:

1. A clean funky riff or chord strumming pattern will sound better (funkier!) with some compression

2. Playing a lot of chord arpeggio patterns will sound more even with a compressor, especially with a lot of alternate picking patterns

3. You know the sound when u crank the gain on your tube amp and you pull off some smooth legato licks, then u dig in with some hard pick attack and it sounds nice n thick - that's natural compr

[vitalizer1000]

I THINK YOUR WHITE COILY CABLE COMPRESSES ANYTHING THAN ANY PROFESSIONAL PEDAL IN THE UNIVERSE :DDDDDD)))

[vitalizer1000]

your taste for sound is like a beginner musician and does not give justice to professional gear, technology & sound. SORRY :(

[fenderstratguy]

@GuitarGod94XxXx Yep, that's my understanding of it also.

[GuitarGod94XxXx]

@fenderstratguy well from what im learing it controll your dyamic on your sound so no matter how hard or soft you pick it the same level? and add more sustain?

[fenderstratguy]

@GuitarGod94XxXx It's really a great question because someone can explain it technically, but if you can't hear it, you're lost. My best explanation is, it's sort of a harshness remover that makes your tone feel like it's coming through a layer of jello. Like the one poster said, either get a top quality one or skip it completely. My friend is a tone monster and he plays through a Keeley.

[OctoberMan74]

The only people who think compressors are important or useful, are the ones who spend too much money on one before they realized just how unimportant they really are. I've heard many arguments, and personally, there isn't enough difference whether I run one or not, to justify spending money on one. AND, it is unbelievable how much some of them cost. YES to reverb!!

[TheBabyboomkidof53]

roger mcguinn of the byrds said they always compressed in the studio to cut the high double ee strings down a bit so they would'nt over take the b and g strings. which was where most of his sound and tone was on the rick 360-12 he used then. he said thats why they did'nt sound good live because their was no pedals then.it was all studio produced.

[valkiris]

@destChaos Ah, that makes more sense now. Thanks!