That Pedal Show - Compressors 101

[@astewart9410]

Here in 2024! Look how young! Love it.

[@anthonyp7340]

Really Cool watching some of these older shows! Yall have come a long way. thanks again for all the help over the years

[@shckltnebay]

You guys are the myth-busters for guitars!

[@HunterJs2]

Eric sin sinner They believe in tone wood and the fretboard material making tonal differences so not really. still love them though.

[@shckltnebay]

Opinions are like assholes.....everyone has one

[@zhou_sei]

@@HunterJs2 wow, and you don't? wood most certainly makes a huge difference. even two different pieces of the same type of wood will have different timbre. q-tip and revisit.

[@HunterJs2]

@@zhou_sei How many times do physicists have to explain the mechanics of electronic pickups and the effect wood species has on them before people change their opinion to reflect the evidence?

[@zhou_sei]

@@HunterJs2 when the reality matches the theory, then people can change their opinion. when wood stops being a factor that actually changes tone, the scientists can have their field day. i cant speculate as to why the reality does not reflect the "evidence" (and please link me to it), but i know what my ears tell me is true.

[@aboc500]

these are seriously my favorite videos on youtube right now! please keep making them!

[@wayneschlegel1340]

I can´t wait for the moment when Daniel channels the secret spheres again, which are unaccessable to us ordinary folks, just to leave us in awe for another qualified, yet carefully balanced reply to Mick.

[@applemanuk]

I added the Xotic SP compressor to my pedal board not really fully understanding how a compressor would help shape my sound or whether it would add anything. Apart from my in-line tuner my SP compressor would now be the last pedal I would get rid of. Awesome pedal. Amazing build quality and the sounds I get are truly awesome. More colourful, greater sustain and character.

[@NoStringsAttached777]

Good to know but were you able to try the SP against the Keeley Compressor Plus or the Pigtronix Philosopher Tone Micro?

[@PhilHeesen]

Just got the Xotic SP Compressor today and I'm loving it!

[@birdsinwinter]

This was the most informative video I've ever watched. You guys earned a new viewer. I can't wait to go through more videos and learn even more!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

+Peter Bys cheers Peter ;)

[@pauldehorn]

You both are awesome. I just bought a compressor on Reverb and now I feel confident in where to start in testing it out. Thank you 🙏

[@seanmarkowitz4216]

I have an analogman compression sustain pedal and I love it. Permanently on my board and always on. Sustain set low and used as a volume boost primarily.

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

Hi Daniel you and Mick are doing the best gear demos on YT, really enjoying them thanks.

[@adamwebb241]

outstanding video gentlemen - soooooo good to find some guys who are so informative and knowledgeable but also fun to watch

[@GuitarCailuong]

I appreciate builders, tech guys, ... who can play! Great job, Dan. I learn something today :)

[@sifender56]

Just pulled the trigger on the Andy Timmons Compressor....thanks for the vids Daniel and Mick!

[@dntExj0ny]

Daniel: *Tapping and shredding shenanigans* Mike: There's no money there LOL

[@drumjjj777]

Y'all should definitely remake this one

[@dobby240]

9.50 to about 12 mins were so informative I learnt alot right there. Great video

[@AndresGonzalez-lg4ki]

Still a little confused, but did get some helpful tips from this. You guys are awesome! I am really enjoying watching this series.

[@rafsbio]

Great video as always, Daniel. Very instructive and fun. I have a MXR Super Comp that it's almost always on, but it does make the tone a little darker. I use it in a subtle setting, trying to adjust the output to have no difference when strumming chords. This makes the compressor to rise the volume of single notes, almost like a "intelligent" booster. It works great in single-guitar line ups. Also, I think a good way to explain what ratio is: when it's 2:1, it takes a 2db raise in the input signal to generate a 1db raise in the output.

[@JensLarsen]

Great video! Really clear! How much of the compressor enigma do you guys think comes from the fact that the manufactureres reduced several functions in one button on the pedal and just called it "compression"? (and left out the explanation of what it was..)

[@onixtheone]

This is awesome maybe more shootouts against the most popular pedals and compare the differences but these mini lessons are awesome! Keep them comin! Blessings from Los Angeles!

[@tfajsh]

From a fellow guitarist and BJJ black belt, cheers ! I dig the shirt!!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

OSS 👍

[@tfajsh]

@@TheGigRigDaniel oss!!

[@U2WB]

I use an Origin Effects Cali76. To my taste it's the best, most transparent compressor I've ever played through.

[@kosmicwizard]

I agree, but since I couldn't afford one, I got a 4 knob Keeley compressor. It is a very good substitute.

[@chescajimenez3204]

Learned a lot from this (and your other videos), thanks a lot! Never understood compressors before. Now I know why a lot of players use them on their boards. It's good that you tried them on different styles,guitars,uses,etc.

[@dannyblau3850]

Pricey but great compressor to check out is the Origin Effects Cali76. They essentially made an 1176 studio compressor in a pedal. So like a the carl martin, you can use it in a more specific and controlled way to get some of that level work and sustain without losing any of your top end or attack. As someone that generally stays relatively low gain, i've been able to use that first in line (before my boosts/overdrives, currently an archer and archer ikon while i wait on a king of tone) and that is my core tone. The archer choice really depends on amp. The ikon better in front of my princeton blackface, the silver in front of my Vox ac15 handwired.

[@randerson2842]

Seriously great videos guys - keep em coming!

[@Hardjaxl]

That Best Pedal Show on KZbin!

[@zhou_sei]

tele > dyna comp reminds me of coming back from commercial break on a country station

[@kosmicwizard]

I realise this video is a dinosaur, but I just want to reinforce what Dan said here, if you have a blend knob on your compressor it sounds best to my ears to have it before my overdrive pedals. Thanks for all you do, Mick and Dan!

[@cyrusfontaine2598]

I come back and re-watch this episode every now and then and think, "Wow, I really need a compressor!" Have I bought one yet? No.

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Cyrus Fontaine I love my Keeley 4 Knob, definitely worth checking out!

[@williamsimmons4678]

Thx giluys !! Im running one but need to know more bout the tech side...sound clips are not good enough you guys nail it !!!!

[@stratmagic6893]

I just subbed-great explanation and demo of the compressor-going to watch the rest of your vids now-thanks

[@nitemunky76]

Best guitar related show on KZbin!

[@Guitarmike]

Brilliant thoughts, I have been playing for 35 years plus and trying to figure out compressors. I have used them, but have I used them to their fullest? NO! Thanks for the clarification and I will know more the next time I plug one in. Hopefully the Andy Timmons Carl Martin model! Thanks again for the info, more valuable than you will ever know.

[@danxthexman82]

That 'Lazy J' is beautiful sitting back there. Rare amp and sounds amazing. You guys put out alot of good useful videos. Love the show. Keep them coming!

[@Yupppi]

Happened to end up here, in the very old video. The show feels a lot different now yet the fundamentals are the same. Have you started writing script for the episode more or have you become more relaxed in "improvising", or is it just the production? At least the camera changes feel smoother these days, although I never noticed it back in the day. And what is lovely, I completely forgot this, that you don't have to adjust volume between schwanging and talk sections aynmore! They're so balanced! So amazing! You should (some day when you're not really busy) do some kind of retrospect thoughts video about how the pedal show has changed over time with experience and production equipment, but also how it's changed things outside the videos we actually see. Things in life outside the pedal show or your character. Still love the so after many years :) Keep it up guys.

[@peterbrazeal7171]

I've learned so much from this.

[@vsapph]

GREAT Demonstration guys

[@alistairscott2011]

Chaps, could you please do a video exploring different/best options for an always-on tone enhancer (taking the edge off a clean sound, or just livening up a flat-sounding rig) ? Compressor? Boost? Blues driver with gain rolled down?? That would be really helpful!

[@kosmicwizard]

They have done this video on the new channel. Any/all 3 of your options will work. If you go for the always on pedal I recommend an EP booster. Cheers.

[@DrDan1406]

What an amazing video. I just received my AT comp and love it to death, too.

[@Stratblooz]

Great video guys I've never really understood how to use compressors before now ! Also you are both great players :)

[@metfed100]

Really love these videos! So informative and helpful.. Thanks guys.

[@j.rozman7016]

I have Keeley two knob compressor and I love it!!

[@minitom74]

love the lazy j hanging in the background...

[@CaevanOShite]

I'll be receiving a VFE White Horse optical compressor pedal in a few days. Have you ever tried one of those? I *LOVE* my VFE Bumblee, which is a "swell" pedal (think Boss SG-2, Guyatone SV2) that includes an optical compressor circuit to improve on sustain after the swell, reducing the chance of unwanted chopping-off the envelope-tail of notes before you want them to end. ANYWAY, the Bumblebee impressed me so much that I decided I'd buy the White Horse six-knob optical compressor. If you like, I'll chime in here after I get it in my eager mitts...

[@dowaliby1]

The MXR is perfect for those almost pedal steel type of riffs on a Tele. But hey all bring something to the table.

[@joelmariomaranhao]

the Walrus compressor also has a blend knob ... I think I like that feature. MXR Studio compressor pedal has the 5 controls ... no blend knob

[@Subtle-System]

Can you guys talk about the TC Hypergravity multiband compressor? I think it's feature packed but lacks that sweet sounding sound that you get from a xotic sp or the like... And sounds digital with overdrives

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

Will be doing another show on compressors soon :)

[@stevedrown7414]

This was a very informative video! My VFE White Horse had a "Response" knob who's function eluded me (even after researching the website). That makes more sense to me now. Thanks! Also, I have a Visual Sounds (V2) Route 66 Compressor that really makes some magic for me! I don't know if it's video worthy or not, but maybe look into it just for the tone control option it offers. You might be surprised. I almost hate not having it on my board... but, you know, it's good to have adventures and all... :)

[@whisperthiefmusic]

Informative and entertaining in equal measure. Thanks for making these Gents, im really learning quite a bit in a massively practical sense too that means I know Ill use these tips. Im away to dust off that Konji Comp that i only bought 'cause its a cool colour......

[@whisperthiefmusic]

Ps the Suhr Konji compressor has a mix knob too!! An alternative to the SP featured in the vid

[@whisperthiefmusic]

Ive come to the same point mate! I also find the little toggle switch excellent when using differnent guitars. I have a quite dark sounding 335 and i find if i move the toggle switch to to the right it just brightens it up without me having to touch the amp or, like i used to do, put another pedal in my chain. The comp has let me use much less gain which i never really like the sound of before to get some sustain and aggression. And its all thanks to this channel!!

[@patricklandfair4945]

So appreciated fellas, I learned a ton from this one.

[@tommyburroughs2550]

I have the "SP' and love it..but I don't understand why they don't show what the toggle switch can do on it! It really can cover alot ways to use the comp

[@napalmhardcore]

I'm a singer and guitarist. The singer part of me envies the amount of choice guitarists have to experiment with/get their sound via pedals. A good example of this is analogue compressors. There seems to be so little in the way of (relatively) affordable yet good compressors for vocal use. It seems to go from total crap to "I can't afford it" with almost nothing in between. Ignoring the lowest end stuff (like gimmicky vocal preamps with tubes that cost say £60 and just muddy up the sound), when it comes to mid-tier equipment there is very little choice aside from preamps. If you want any kind of effects or dynamics control, you basically have to go with low end (and it seems most of the affordable rack gear is more than a decade old, which isn't great when you consider how quickly technology moves, especially if it's digital) or the equivalent of a multi-effects pedal (jack of all trades, master of none) that I'm pretty sure requires you to use its own preamp anyway, thereby making whatever choice of preamps you had moot. The market goes straight from your multi-effects equivalent and aging rack gear straight to prohibitively expensive stuff basically intended for pro studios. It would be nice if there was more mid-tier equipment that would allow people to take a more modular approach.

[@MRxr400]

are you wanting something for stage? not happy with the sound guy sorting out compression for you? They should have good ones. There's on I really like in guitar pedal format that very studio like from Maxon. or look at a"really nice compressor", their small and are excellent.

[@napalmhardcore]

Thanks for the advice. On stage, half the time I'm my own sound man and using my own PA equipment. Due to not being able to stand at various points in the venue to see how it sounds and tweak accordingly, and being that when I'm singing and playing I'm hearing my voice in my own head as well as from a monitor, it is difficult to know exactly how it is coming across to the audience. In these situations I tend to leave the EQ flat and use no compression (though my Yamaha mixer does have a one knob compressor). I'm a bit old school in that I will vary the distance I am singing into the mic depending on how loud I am singing. I'll also ask the audience for feedback on whether it sounds Ok. To be fair, this has worked OK as I've never had any complaints about my sound and have received compliments/repeat bookings. My interest in this equipment is for recording and getting a more professional sound. I'm aware of the RNC and it is probably the one I'm most likely to buy. Another one I'm aware of (if I'm remembering correctly) is a rack unit from DBX. Those are literally the two relatively affordable ones I've been able to find that have positive comments about them on forums/reviews. I wasn't aware of the Maxon though. I will have to check it out :)

[@SCOREWIZARDSMUSIC]

Best show on youtube!

[@jdavis.fw303]

Hey guys, great informative video as usual! One thing that I think would help in a video like this comparing multiple diff. styles of the same effect would be a looper. I don't care if you are Carl Verheyen or pick your favorite consistant guitarist, you won't play the riff the same twice let alone 3 or 4 times. Especially when one pedal has a lot of "mojo" or fits your style vs. one you don't really like or "feel". Also that way you can just pre record a sweet loop and give it as many takes as it requires to get exactly what you want. You could still play live if needed but it would give a more accurate A/B experience when that is your goal. Don't feel bad , I literally see almost no one do this and I can't figure out why when loop pedals are now $99.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

This is a good idea Jonathan, the only problem I have with the looper thing is that depending on the sound of the pedal I might not necessarily want to play the same thing. I like being led by the tone, letting that sound and the way it feels inform me as to what I want to play.

[@strat1701]

I get what they do, BUT....I think you'd want that dynamic level control that your hands can give you in response to your pick attack. I've always thought compressor/limiters were a waste of money but that's just my opinion.

[@Subtle-System]

The SP by Xotic is the best compressor for my ears... makes any amp sound very high end... and the sustain, attack and conoression are very natural... don't get me wrong plebty of squash... but it's the most natural sounding to me, brilliant piece of gear!

[@danielstevens1106]

I tried the SP out at Guitar Center and really liked it. Great clear sound!

[@MRxr400]

I noticed the carl martin gentle dynamics of playing weren't lifted as much and helped with retaining the natural feel to them. a bit like a limiter only effect. Very transparent too.

[@MRxr400]

i finally decided on the xotic. i really like the idea of blending in dry signal. like you might use compression on a desk as an aux effect to add to a vocal channel of the desk.

[@elsapucai]

Excellent video

[@ruscoelee]

The MXR would have sounded better if both pots were set at around 12 o'clock. If you're practising at home, place it after your distortion pedal, so you can whack the guitar as hard as you like and the compressor will keep the noise down. I brought mine in 1980 and it's still going strong!

[@andreftrindade]

Hi guys, my name is Andrew and I live in Brazil. I do not know if it's my English is not very good, haha, but I understand that you said that the compressor should be after the overdrive. I know players who use the compressor before the drives and they taught me what was right because of the signal chain. Well, in short, must be after the drives or I got it wrong? Thank you for your attention and for the help, I have learned a lot from the videos of you. A hug from Brazil!

[@ainsbass]

+andreftrindade I think with any effect/signal processing, go with what sounds best to you, :) ! Although I just watched a rig rundown video and they had compression after drives

[@andreftrindade]

+Ainsley Walker Thank you for your help! Actually i found a video were Dan explain about it, and really makes more sense put the compressor after drives, because the compressor will have more signal to work on. Thanks again!

[@Hechab]

Blend knobs allow you to use the compression as like a limiter almost.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi there great info. I have a question I have a pedalboard and the first pedal that goes my guitar goes into the compressor pedal. On a clean sound it amplies my tone greatly, I love it! It has a nice thick fat beefy tone. The next pedal that signal goes into is my Ibanez Tube Screamer. My Compressor pedal is always on, then when I turn on the tubescreamer, the volme of my sound decreases significantly. I hear the compressor and the tubescreamer, but there is quite a decrease in sound. Can someone tell me why is this? Thank you.

[@sickenz16]

anyone knows the song he's playing at 16:04 ?

[@kingbear0099]

awesome. I never understood how pedals got away with using only two knobs with attack/release and ratio to factor in

[@hughjass311]

That sonic blue is gorgeous

[@thecrob19]

Dude I love these videos. It's probably nerdy but I'm totally into all the tone talk

[@burmanon11]

a semi methinks

[@reso1349]

Always on pedals whatever your taste in a small amount. I use the Xotic SP to blend in the dry.

[@alanredversangel]

Comps are great but I wouldn't use them for dirt sounds. I used to leave one on all the time and it affected the way I developed as a guitarist because I didn't try to sustain notes expressively.

[@ruihenig]

anyone have suggested settings for a clean funk sound using the nova system compressor and a les paul style guitar?

[@sergiocirioni4537]

Perdón por mi ignorancia.. hay posibilidad de ver estos videos subtitulados? (en castellano..)

[@robertdavis4089]

Hey guys,love your videos,cant stop watching them,have a question are you 2 in bands?would love to hear more of your playing you guys are awsome players

[@leohernandezcolonful]

Looking forward to try the gurus optivalve comp.

[@tusharshankarrai1303]

Can it even out the output of a guitar with louder humbucker and Quieter single coil pickups?

[@glencruciani]

Question for Dan... I have struggled with using my Keeley 4 Knob Compressor, and the fact that it brings the level of noise up so much when used in conjunction with my KOT pedal, I actually avoid using it. I have always tried to keep my compressor first in my signal path to try and eliminate the issue. Compressing the signal before any gain is introduced seems logical to me. I don't overuse gain, and primarily use compression only for spanky clean funky stuff, but sometimes I find that it amplifies the signal noise just from the other pedals that are in the circuit. I'm using a cheap (supposedly isolated) pedal power supply but it doesn't seem to help enough. I just purchased the new Strymon Zuma power supply online, and eagerly await getting it to see if a quality power supply will improve the situation. Any other observations, or suggestions? Cheers! (Love That Pedal Show!!!)

[@KozmykJ]

That's the catch with compression. When you squeeze the dynamic range down to get the levelling effect the next thing we do is turn the level back up. This brings the Noise Floor up with the newly squashed/levelled signal. But it should only raise the noise of units that are before it in the chain. If it's increasing the noise of later units then something is wrong with the signal chain, power supply or switching unit if you're using one.

[@cosmicowboy111]

Thank you for doing the MXR first 😂

[@Bonellemusica]

What about Vintage Boss CS-2 has a level knob and David G uses what would be your opinion?

[@trenthogan4212]

CS3 is great. These guys too often ignore boss.

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Dan has one that he’s shown off in other videos, it’s a very large pedal and they opted to go for pedals that are more easily obtainable. This is just a guess of course.

[@mattgilbert7347]

I love the CS-2! Davey G also used a Maxon comp for a while. You can see it in the photos of the Pulse rig.

[@markford4587]

Do the blend knob on the Xotic and the ratio knob on the Carl Martin do essentially the same thing?

[@gerardoromano3436]

No, Ratio is the amount off compresión you apply to the guitar, blend is the mix between the dry (original guitar sound) and the process (Compressed) sound off the same guitar

[@scottyb3b7]

Hey guys - love your videos, but they are so long - it would be quite helpful if you could list off start times for each pedal - we don't always have time for a half hour video even though you guys are great trainers. I looked for several minutes to find your comments on the SP and gave up. :/ It felt like a Carl Martin sales video when I jumped around. ;)

[@lu-banger]

Hey guys! How about using compressor with dynamic playing? I mean if you want to have some phrases in your solo quieter and some louder, what compressor does is - it makes all dynamics even? Hope you know what I mean :) Great video as always! Keep it up!

[@johanolsson7953]

I have a really hard time getting unity volume when i use my dynacomp with a humbucker guitar, its always alot quiter than with the pedal off. Even with sensitivity on zero and volume maxed out. Anyone who knows whats up with that? Feel like i have to switch compressor :/

[@rorymcclellan3740]

Hey so I`ve got a rather involved question about compression. I only have an AM Beano boost to drive my modern ac30 which is running into the front end rightfully. I just got a dyna comp and I`ve had to put it into the effects loop to have it after the Beano. Reason being that the Beano picks up the local radio station (literally less than a mile from my house) soooo terribly much that the radio gets compressed too with the dyna comp on and it can be borderline unusable because of this with my single coil guitars. Bur now...is the dyna comp after the beano but before the preamp gain of my ac30??? or am I confusing that? Any solutions to the Beano with a germanium transister and the effing radio??

[@peterharoldjanakjr2078]

The first compressor you mention. The red one. Amitube has an identical looking compressor. So, the compression knob on the left if I turn it up. Say 15% up from zero. Is that only compressing up the quieter sounds in the 15% range? So. Ilafly if I dial in 50%. Is it only compressing up the sou D from 50% and below? Or does that dial determine attack speed?

[@ramon4545]

Love the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu shirt! I’m a black belt.

[@lavrgs]

I get a substantial amount of noise from my SP. What do you suggest? I have gone through and changed the internal switches. knobs are usually at 12 and the switch on mid, default switch positions & playing a strat

[@BenjaminDahl-BennyD]

Hey Dan and Mick, it tends to make totally sense to me what you explained about putting the compressor after overdrive in your effects chain. But I have last doubts. Why do have all pictures which you can google about guitar effect chains the compressor in front of the OD? Cheers Benny

[@danielroberts9579]

I love what you get by putting the compressor *after* the overdrive. My problem is that putting the compressor after the wah (which itself usually comes *before* the overdrive) results in ear splitting highs when the wah is wide open. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

+Daniel Roberts interesting, what compressor are you using?

[@danielroberts9579]

MXR Dyna Comp behind an RMC Wheels of Fire. I've since switched to a standard Cry Baby (needed cash) but I haven't tried that pedal order since I found it so harsh. Perhaps I should try again with the Cry Baby.

[@s.barreto8700]

Hi guys. I want to know your opinion on the use of compressors in a bedroom setup. I am using 2 compressors in my setup: one in front of anything else, as a classic guitar compressor, and another after the overdrives, trying to emulate the compression of the valves and speakers in a loud amp being pushed). Using carefully, this really made a huge difference in my tone, in a way that only one compressor can not. The point is: I got it using a software. Would that be a good option for an analog setup in bedroom volume? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@raphael_vierlinger]

Any thoughts on the TC electronic hypergravity compressor?

[@javiceres]

If it's based on the Nova Dynamics (which I think it is) then it must be very transparent and very good.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Hey guys,,some suggestions. Bogner Pedals, XTS/XActone pedals, Amptweaker Pedals.

[@JamesJLaRue]

I'm looking for a compressor pedal with the fastest attack possible, like no noticeable transient. I have a BOSS CS-3 with Fromel mod and even with attack knob all the way down there is a very noticeable transient spike. I know a lot of comp pedals have attack knobs, but that doesn't mean they'll be fast enough. Looking to use it on 100% clean sounds to totally squish the transient for an 80's pop type clean sound on arpeggiated chords. Any suggestions? I asked Analog Mike and he said even his Dyna/Ross type comps have a little bit of attack transient. Looking for total squish.

[@andyread5363]

Guys - what is the best pedal compressor i can also use in a mix for other instruments and a bus?

[@danmist]

Sorry, did he say mix knob or Mick's knob? :-)

[@bottom_time]

A question asked in a few places - given your advice on compression after gain stages would you consider having one as first pedal in effects loop rather than in front of amp?

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

+Bernard Mills it depends on the compressor, if it works with line level, certainly worth a try

[@dasmodul]

Which compressor would you recommend for a SSS Strat to get close to a Nile Rodgers-style 'chuka-chuka', snapping sound?

[@fronqbruet]

A Boss CS-3 will do the job, set attack at 10, sustain around 11 o'clock.

[@Nicko30able]

This was very informative. I noticed there is no mention of tube compressors. Thinking of the Effectrode. What is the difference, or advantage disadvantage? Is there a reason you did not throw one into the mix here? Tough subject, but well done, thanks.

[@joshhobbs3519]

I have the TC electronic hypergravity compressor. It has made my clean sound so sweet and fat - however it has also added a lot of background hum (even with humbuckers) which is not so good! Is that just due to compression and will happen with any pedal or do certain compressors improve your sound without adding background noise wen you're not playing?

[@xogmusic]

Daniel: Was the Carl Martin AT compressor before or after the KOT?

[@birdsinwinter]

Also, I love that Carl Martin Compressor Limiter to death until I found out it was around $270 in the US.

[@tuberockero]

Daniel what are the internal dip switches set to on your sp compressor