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Re: Compressor: Why?

7/5/2003 6:33 PM
Sleebo_The_Beebo	Re: Compressor: Why? A few reasons: 1. To get better feel when playing clean. Compressed clean plays easier. A little like having the natural compression of overdriven distortion, but clean. Without compression, many people find it harder to play clean than play distorted. 2. Better longer clean tone for playing legato. 3. Using a compressor is a great way to hit the sweet spot of a slightly overdriven amp better.

7/5/2003 6:33 PM

Sleebo_The_Beebo

Re: Compressor: Why?

A few reasons:

1. To get better feel when playing clean. Compressed clean plays easier. A little like having the natural compression of overdriven distortion, but clean. Without compression, many people find it harder to play clean than play distorted.

2. Better longer clean tone for playing legato.

3. Using a compressor is a great way to hit the sweet spot of a slightly overdriven amp better.

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