Ampeg Analog Optical Compressor

[@jeremebonesaw]

Honestly, man. I'm sold. This was N awesome demonstration. None of that slap only shit that everyone does. I was torn between the keeley bassist and electro harmonix bass preacher. Then I found this pedal and then found your vid. No tone loss, analog, true bypass, etc. This pedal sounds perfect 👌.

[@Trailightband]

Thanks! I am glad you found this useful. Yea, this is a great compressor!! I really love it. Simple, no tone loss, does the work without all the extra fluff! Enjoy it when you get it!

[@Youngmidnight24]

So bro what’s your opinion? Which ones better ? The EH bass preacher or this one ?

[@wentruchannel]

thanks for this review, great information. Also, Condorito! our national hero haha

[@Trailightband]

Jiji! Si! El gran Condorito!

[@FoSans]

Muchas gracias por la demostración! Saludos desde Chile

[@Trailightband]

Gracias 🤘🏻

[@tubes5150]

Thinking of adding this to my chain …. Right now I’m using my bass going into - ( in order ) - - Chromatic Tuner - Ampeg Anaolog Classic Preamp - Ampeg Scrambler . Then into my Amp . Where should I put on the chain gang ?? Also - Might add the Ampeg Liquifier. But not sure yet . Thanks for your help .

[@Trailightband]

I have mine placed after the tuner. I’d like my signal to get slightly compressed before it runs through anything else. Bass--tuner--compressor--all other effects. Hope this helps. 👍

[@tubes5150]

@@Trailightband Yes it does . I had a feeling that is what you were going to say . I’ve been playing bass in local live bands since the late 80’s . Never ever used any effects . Bass and amp was all I ever needed . ( I’m so old school ). My Fender Bass Amp still has that Fender sound when playing clean . I love it . But with click of the foot - My Fender amp is now an Ampeg haha 😂 When people ask me “ what kind of amp do you use “?? I now say “ It’s a FenPeg “. Hey thanks for your help . Keep playing !!

[@Trailightband]

@@tubes5150 I'm glad it's working out! I have way too many pedals (13 now) and often times keeping it simple is all you need indeed! I like the FenPeg name! :)

[@tubes5150]

@@Trailightband Haha 😂

[@scubamage]

I'm loving this sound, and I appreciate the video demo. I'm really torn between this and the new PRS compressor pedals that just came out. I'm trying to hear both bass and guitar with them since I play both.

[@Trailightband]

I haven't heard the PRS but I do love the Ampeg :)

[@bodymovin-calisthenics]

Great demo. Thank you. Just one question. Where would you put the compressor in a pedal chain? Before or after an EQ? Thanks for your answer in advance.

[@Trailightband]

I would usually do EQ then Compress.

[@bodymovin-calisthenics]

@@Trailightband Thank you for your answer

[@SirHyde13]

Thank you so much. Your video helped me a lot to decide which compressor buy. Now I have the Octo comp and I'm very impressed: it works smooth and not modifies the tone. The release knob it's a little bit confusing without and attack knob, I'm a punk-rocker bassist and sometimes I don't know if use the release knob at the lower adjustment or higher, any tips? Thank you so much again.

[@Trailightband]

My pleasure. Glad it as helpful. Release on a compressor is (at least to me) hardly noticeable under the conditions in which you are playing. I'd probably recommend fast release in your case if I had to pick an option.

[@D22071974]

Nice video, it gives a good impression of what this stompbox does best. I had my eye on this Ampeg Octo Comp for a while, and I just ordered one online. I'll use it for blues with a MIA Fender Precision and a Little Mark III head though a 115 Trace cab, just to smooth things out. Your vid gave me the last push to obtain this pedal, thanks man!

[@Trailightband]

Awesome! Enjoy it!

[@miguelfernandes333]

It sounds good. Kind of similar to the Lusithand Devices Alma compressor, but with less features.

[@Daniele-Ciube]

Hi, good video, , which one do you find better between the Ampeg and the Super Symmetry?

[@Trailightband]

Hi Daniele. I like the Ampeg better. The Super Symmetry has a strange noise that was associated with the LED’s that I didn’t quite like.

[@Daniele-Ciube]

@@Trailightband hanks for the reply, have you noticed any differences in terms of sound? the ampeg seems to sound tube-like

[@Trailightband]

@@Daniele-Ciube I think you are right. Quite tube sounding :)

[@groovyshades1294]

great sound I am looking for a comp I'm an occasional gig player but I play practise and study at home with headphones mainly would it be a good next tool for me ?????

[@Trailightband]

I believe that a compressor is always a good tool to have and a great pedal to start with.

[@benr7514]

Good review. I have a couple questions though. Do your basses have active pickups? If they do, then did you have to engage the -15 db switch in the pedal?

[@Trailightband]

My basses are active yes. There is no -15dB switch on the pedal. You can use the output level to adjust gain stage.

[@groovyshades1294]

Thanks for your reply I will have a listen to your music

[@Trailightband]

Thanks for listening!

[@alvarozegers]

Condorito !

[@Trailightband]

Si :)