The “always on” pedal trap
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Chocol8
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dronerstone
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A trap doesn't actually mean it's bad. Just like tweaking is a terrible trap, while most folks can't quit doing it.
Always-on is a trap, because you won't turn it off anymore and wouldn't ever wanna miss it, once you've been there.
Don't take the interwebz too literally.
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my keeley compressor+ never gets turned off
metropolis_4
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Lately I’ve been using one of the newer script ones with the led. I used to have some older ones I had modded that were nice, but they’re gone. So far I haven’t felt a need to mod this one (I’m guessing it’s probably SMD anyway)
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Don't take the interwebz too literally.
Can we shout that into a Megaphone or Bullhorn? Maybe get an Airplane to write it in the sky,
or have Elon's drones light up the Night Sky with that message! And fast!
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Be on the lookout for the release of a new Signature Pedal:
The Always On Junkie Compressor!
Inject your tone with the pleasing smoothing dynamics and attack softening qualities
for a shaky hand jonesing for another rush of that Always On Tonal Bliss!
The Always On Junkie Compressor!
Inject your tone with the pleasing smoothing dynamics and attack softening qualities
for a shaky hand jonesing for another rush of that Always On Tonal Bliss!
metropolis_4
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Speak for yourself, the less I’m tweaking the happier I am. Tweaking kills music for me
Be on the lookout for the release of a new Signature Pedal:
The Always On Junkie Compressor!
Inject your tone with the pleasing smoothing dynamics and attack softening qualities
for a shaky hand jonesing for another rush of that Always On Tonal Bliss!
I blame too many years in country bands for my compressor addiction
They’re super useful for theater stuff. A lot of times I need to jump between funk strumming, jazz comping, clean single note lines, distorted rhythms, and I need the levels to stay very balanced. It’s especially helpful when I’m alternating between comping chords and single note lines with clean tones. The two stay more balanced so chords don’t poke out too much and single note lines don’t get lost.
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Sounds like you truly need more than one Comp, Met. A Dynacomp style Comp at the front of your
chain and a levelling Comp/limiter at the end of your chain.
For me, Comps are fun.... but also very distinctive and a very prominent effect once you learn how
to hear how they sound. Country and 80s Pop/Rock. Maybe some Funk and R & B. Yes!
Metal, Blues, or Hard Rock?? No fucking way! Not for me anyways.
chain and a levelling Comp/limiter at the end of your chain.
For me, Comps are fun.... but also very distinctive and a very prominent effect once you learn how
to hear how they sound. Country and 80s Pop/Rock. Maybe some Funk and R & B. Yes!
Metal, Blues, or Hard Rock?? No fucking way! Not for me anyways.
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And goes without saying, amps are different too. Some have the equivalent of a drive or boost pedal in the preamp section already while some are squeaky clean. An always on boost or compressor might be perfect for the latter amp.
GuitarBilly74
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Yeah I have a bit of delay always on. I don't consider it a trap, it's just what I like. Could I play it without it? Of course. But I like my sound better with it, so why wouldn't I use it?
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What kind of a madman uses light theme? [BANNED]
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Funny, other websites I'm ok with dark theme, just not this one for some reason? Messes with my eyes.
SillyOctpuss
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The best kind. Light theme FTW.
