| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
scrappy1
Bronze Member
USA
118 Posts |
 Posted - 03/13/2008 : 06:25:25
|
Just curious what you guys think of the CS-1 pedal?
Please post your likes and dis-likes.
I have 2 but I am not sure if I love or hate them? |
|
|
Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2008 : 10:08:48
|
I like the switch�
I like the sound of CS-1 very moderately set, but as you turn the sustain knob up (anything above 9 o�clock) I think it �pumps� too much and sound too much as a compressor, if that makes sense�
|
 |
|
|
ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2008 : 11:17:19
|
Its one one I pick over the CS2 for picking, and love the treble setting.
Its a harder comp, far from subtle. To me its a keeper, but not always in my effects chain. |
|
|
|
ssanyee
Silver Member
Hungary
288 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2008 : 11:21:10
|
Goran,
that is why it is a compressor 
About the sound it is totally untouched by any internal electronics means it has a really neutral and uncoloured output signal due to using opto-coupling element. Only the disadvantage what Goran has described before but the technology in the late '70 was ready for this result!
I like it and CS-1 really fulfill my expectations!
Great deal!
cheers |
|
|
|
silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2008 : 22:07:24
|
I've had one of each of Boss' compressors and I prefer the CS-1 over the successors. Unlike previous posters I can't use the treble setting; way too bright for me, so I stick with the normal setting. It just sounds more natural to me than the CS-2 or CS-3.
Although I'm probably not one to offer an opinion on this. I have a CS-1 but it's not in my pedalboard. It's in my music room in a cabinet with other Boss effects and other brand name products. I take it out and mess with it now and then. I don't gig with it since I use a tube amp and IMO I don't need a compressor in that setup. And strangely enough the last time I recorded with it, I was recording a bass track...it worked *very* well in that situation, reducing unwanted pops and slaps.
I dig my CS-1; just wish I had a box and manual for it because most of my pedals are complete sets. |
|
|
|
scrappy1
Bronze Member
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 03/16/2008 : 20:00:59
|
I still don't know how I feel.
It does "pump" like Goran said, but the treble switch can be nice.
I think I will just keep my June 79' and sell the April 81' that I have.
The 81 CS-1 is about a 9 out of 10 if any of you are interested.
I would like to find an OD-2 in the box if anyone wants to work something out?
No biggy if I keep it though. |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
CS-1: What do you think of.....
