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Using a compressor pedal whit harmonica
Using a compressor pedal whit harmonica
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rogonzab
55 posts
May 24, 2012
2:21 PM
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Hi,
I have a question about using a compressor pedal whit harmonica. I know that Jason Ricci use one, but seems like nobody else is using this pedals and would like to know the reason for this.
As far as I know, a tube amplifier "compress" the complete signal instead of boost certain frequencies (like in an overdriven SS amp), so the question is this:
Using a little of compression of a compressor pedal can help a SS amp to sound more like a tube amp, or a least not that harsh?
THXS!
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1797 posts
May 25, 2012
5:21 AM
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I just got a rp 155 and love it,It has a compressor on it,Ive played around with programming a few settings,But havent used the compresser yet,Ill have to give it a try,I was wondering not to change the subject but the 4 channels ive messed around programming for harp have a noise gate in them,And i was wondering if that might help with feedback problems,It seems to be doing allright on the rp155 with a noise gate,Ill have to try the compressor and see what that does.
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Hobostubs
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HarpNinja
2472 posts
May 25, 2012
5:46 AM
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I haven't tried that specifically, but what a compressor does is squish your dynamic range, most notably as it pertains to spikes in volume.
You might be have some luck, but a more tube-ish pedal in the front-end might work even better. I am predicting that you'll have less harsh crossover distortion if the compressor is limiting the signal when it gets that hot.
That may or may not be a good thing. I found in trying to use various compressors, both the Opto Stomp and then the models on my POD HD500, I didn't like them.
For fighting feedback, and this works extremely well, I use a noise gate and a mic preamp model (it has a low and high pass filter) in my chain and then can pretty much do anything I'd want with the amp models and get a ton of volume.
I bet what I am doing is close to what Lone Wolf is trying to do. I cut the really high frequencies and the really low ones (that aren't of much use for harp). The gate triggers at very low volumes, so it essentially cuts the signal from getting caught in a feedback loop.
I bet I could get it to work even more transparently, but I haven't felt the need. Compressors had no noticeable impact on feedback on the POD.
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Mike
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nacoran
5720 posts
May 25, 2012
12:20 PM
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I seem to have problems at the other end of the spectrum. I think I need a gate or something. I've got a couple tunes with some really fast chugging. Echo sounds really nice on all the rest of the tune, and actually I kind of like it on the fast chugs too, but I need the volume to fall off faster. I'm not hearing the individual articulations clearly. I suppose I could do it bringing my own echo pedal and toggling off for the chugs, but I kind of want the echo. I just want it to shut off abruptly when the sound drops below a certain level so I can get that articulation.
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1799 posts
May 25, 2012
1:03 PM
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I dont know alot about effects but,I can see where a gate helps with the feedback loop like Ninja mentioned,I can turn my 60 watt PA up to 3/4 without any problems without feedback,maybe more when I get the channel,tweaked better,I could see where it would work for what you mentioned Nacoran.
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Hobostubs
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