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 Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:40 pm
Is it possible to get a somewhat tube-like sound from a solid state by using a compression pedal, such as the BOSS CS-1? I ran across an article on it a while back and thought nothing of it, and now i cant find it. I was thinking of looking into it to find a cheap(er) solution to my tone issue (i need a more tube-like sound) without breaking the bank on my new amp, i dont have the money for that yet. So, does anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:28 pm
It kind of sounds logical that it would make a solid state sound a little more like a tube. I think you'd be sacrificing some dynamics there though. You'd have to be careful of what you were compressing. I guess the thing to do would be to demo one somewhere or get a cab simulator if you have to. Some kind of mulit cabinet simulator might be an idea, but I don't know for sure.
Edit: As a side note, one of the interesting effects about the compressor pedal is that it will give you tons of sustain.
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:20 am
Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:31 am
James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound.
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:35 pm
bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. Most people use it to add sustain. Right now this idea is on the rocks, im trying to decide between the pedal or saving up for an iPod.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:38 am
AshWufei bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. Most people use it to add sustain. Right now this idea is on the rocks, im trying to decide between the pedal or saving up for an iPod. depends what you want to do: listen, or create.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:23 pm
bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. What do you mean by compressing the sound. I guess I'll have to listen to one to know what it sounds like.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:59 pm
James Tanner bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. What do you mean by compressing the sound. I guess I'll have to listen to one to know what it sounds like. BOSSUS.com Go there and go to Interactive -> Compact Pedal Then find their Compressor. They have a few sound clips that should give you an idea.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:00 pm
bambulus AshWufei bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. Most people use it to add sustain. Right now this idea is on the rocks, im trying to decide between the pedal or saving up for an iPod. depends what you want to do: listen, or create. Well, I listen TO create smile without listening, there would be no basis on which for me to create.
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:05 am
bossus.com The CS-3 compresses high-input signals while boosting low-input signals, giving you smooth sustain without degrading the quality of the original sound. A range of effects from gentle compression to squeezed sounds is at your command. Designed for outstanding low-noise performance, the CS-3 also provides EQ for precise sonic control. Basically, it mashes your dynamic range. If you set it correctly, no matter what you play, softly or hard, will have the same volume. It's the sort of pedal you could use to get a really long sustain on stage (that and it'll make you sound like you're on the radio..).
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:48 am
hylianhero27 bossus.com The CS-3 compresses high-input signals while boosting low-input signals, giving you smooth sustain without degrading the quality of the original sound. A range of effects from gentle compression to squeezed sounds is at your command. Designed for outstanding low-noise performance, the CS-3 also provides EQ for precise sonic control. Basically, it mashes your dynamic range. If you set it correctly, no matter what you play, softly or hard, will have the same volume. It's the sort of pedal you could use to get a really long sustain on stage (that and it'll make you sound like you're on the radio..). Ipersonally think it makes your sound through a SS sound more like a tube if you set it VERY transparent.
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:56 am
AshWufei bambulus AshWufei bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. Most people use it to add sustain. Right now this idea is on the rocks, im trying to decide between the pedal or saving up for an iPod. depends what you want to do: listen, or create. Well, I listen TO create smile without listening, there would be no basis on which for me to create. hmmmm.... well then, the only question left to answer with is: do you need another pedal?
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:52 pm
bambulus AshWufei bambulus AshWufei bambulus James Tanner Please don't burn me or anything, but what is a compresser pedal? redface its an effects pedal that, surprise surprise, compresses the sound. Most people use it to add sustain. Right now this idea is on the rocks, im trying to decide between the pedal or saving up for an iPod. depends what you want to do: listen, or create. Well, I listen TO create smile without listening, there would be no basis on which for me to create. hmmmm.... well then, the only question left to answer with is: do you need another pedal? That would be the question, but a better one would be am i comfortable with my current tone? i think not. The telecaster just doesnt have to kind of sustain i want.
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:53 pm
Dumb question, but what's sustain?
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:21 pm
DigitalTrowa Dumb question, but what's sustain? How long a note lasts after its picked. Telecasters arent known for their sustain, while something like a PRS has a ton of natural sustain. Finger vibrato helps alot too, which i use to help out.
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