Bass Compression - A complete guide
An exploration into the nature of compressors and their use for enhancing the electric bass guitar.
In other words...
Everything you've always wanted to know about compressors but were afraid to ask 😂
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Index:
0:00 - Intro
01:06 - Misconceptions about compressors
01:53 - Compressors take away dynamics?
03:42 - When do you not need compression at all?
08:16 - What is a compressor doing?
12:15 - What is the Threshold?
13:54 - Threshold settings
15:00 - What’s the ratio?
19:48 - Pedal chain
20:11 - Stereo switcher
21:22 - Types of compressors
23:17 - Luminal Compressor (Anagram)
25:00 - What is Sustain ?
29:43 - Cali 76
31:00 - Sidechain
31:56 - Luminal vs Cali 76 (FET comparison)
35:59 - Multiband compressors
36:52 - BOSS Bass Comp
42:50 - Ignissor Multiband (Anagram)
54:42 - Optical Compressor (DOD Compressor 280)
56:58 - MXR Bass Compressor
59:36 - Let’s compare them all!
01:04:30 - BUS Compressor (Anagram)
01:05:49 - Compressor/Limiter (Anagram)
01:06:13 - What is a Limiter?
01:10:03 - Last comparison (loop)
01:11:41 - Thanks!
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