Compressor for cleans?

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  1. Jan 5, 2008 #1
    ibanez4life SZ!

    ibanez4life SZ! Member

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    Hey guys!

    I'm looking to add a compressor to use over the clean channel of my Mesa Mark IV.

    What would you guys recommend for clean use only?

    Bypass isn't important, as it will be used with a DMC Ground Control Audio Switcher.

    The cheaper the better at the moment....would a MXR Dynacomp suffice? Is the barber tone press worth the upcharge?

    Thanks alot!
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2008 #2
    welcometoashley

    welcometoashley Supporting Member

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    Maxon CP-101.... great, underrated compressor. i also own a tone press, but prefer the maxon for cleans......
     
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    teleman1952

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    +1 for the Maxon.
     
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    SFW

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    I recently picked up an Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher, and have been very impressed with it. They run around $100 for the pedal. I can honestly say that this pedal will not be coming off of my board!
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2008 #5
    HarryJ

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    Worth getting the Barber Tone Press IMHO

    HJ
     
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    lifeinsong

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    Keeley or Analogman
     
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    RDM

    RDM Senior Member

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    Save your pennies and spring for the Tone Press. Worth every penny...and after getting a Dynacomp, you'll be kicking yourself you didn't get a TP. Trust me.
     
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    reo73

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    +1

    I also use the Maxon
     
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    modernp

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    Tone pump all the way.
     
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    HarryJ

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    I used the Maxon for a long time, very nice device. Quiet, very transparent tone wise. It didn't have the preamp boost I like and on the most subtle setting it was still very much effecting the attack.

    I used the Keeley and Analogman BiComp
    Much prefer the Analog man ... very nice pedal, Fat tone, Smooth. But similar issues. No extremely subtle settings.

    Tone Press is the one that kicked out the former tenants of my main board

    Late 70 MXR
    Early 80's Ibanez
    Analogman Bi Comp
    Keeley
    Maxon
    Various Boss
    Carl Martin
    RetroSonic

    All very good pedals no question. I would go so far as to say that most folks would be happy with any of the above listed pedals. I'm just very picky I guess... Go figure

    HJ
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2008 #11
    joafink2

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    tone press all the way... i didnt believe the hype from anything i read or heard, until i tried it... it's simply amazing... get one.
     
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    GaryMcT

    GaryMcT Gold Supporting Member

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    I love Keeley for clean stuff. Not transparent, but in a good way.
     
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    MusicESP

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    +1 for the Tone Press. Great Pedal!
     
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    geetarman

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    Me too!
     
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    sandman

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    Just got me a Boss CS-2 for like 40$. Love it...
     
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    hamfist

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    Just get the Tone Press ! You will not want or need another compressor !
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2008 #17
    Sikor

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    I had Okko Coca Comp at home for couple of days to test it.
    I am not using compressor at all, but this effect sounds so nice,
    that for the first time I think want a compressor :)

    http://stompbox.de/coca_english.html

    If wrote a review in "Okko Tourbox" thread.
     
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