After many years of never really " getting " compressor pedals, I guess I do now. The thing is I never really wanted what the pedal could do for me, or just didn’t understand how to get the most out of one. But now that I am concentrating on better technique and picking much much softer and playing with a lighter touch. I get it. I picked up a Tone Corset a couple years ago so it was sitting on a shelf. I am still figuring out how to maximize the use of it. So being a nube to the compressor pedal, what are your fave pedals and how are you utilizing them?
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Origin Effects Cali 76 small format, for bass. Haven’t done too much with guitar, but tons with bass.
Distortion from the amp. That’s my favorite compressor.
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No offence but I’m not sure it’s a good idea to constantly play and practice with a compressor on instead of trying to be consistent and clear with your picking alone. Let alone you already have tons of compression if you play with distortion.
No offense taken, I could have been a bit more clear in my post also. I should back up a tad. First of all I don’t play with that much gain, certainly not like modern levels of gain. And Most specifically when using a Strat (which I am most always using one ) with a stacked Strat pup, I find certain phrases or techniques barely audible. Like for instance the tapping portion of YJM’s I’ll see the light tonight. Or dance the night away by Van Halen. Also I am not squashing the shit out of the signal either, just enough to get some of those phrases to stand out a bit. Also I am really working on playing as softly as possible which is a big departure from my time trying to wring the shit out of the notes like I was trying to choke a squirrel to death, or something like that.
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