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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
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 Posted - 11/18/2007 : 11:41:38
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| I just put in my old MXR dynacomp in the pedalboard, but it is that old so its without led and it colours my sound pretty much. I also noticed that it sucked my tone a bit, but I don�t know if it only was in my mind or if it really was so. Anyway, I also have a Limiter that I can replace the dynacomp with. Is it a good thing to use as a compressor? I can�t say that the dynacomp coloured my sound in a bad way, but for me I want to just have more sustain and a little tubeamp compressed sound that don�t colour the guitarcharacter so much. Is the Limiter a good choice then or should I go for a CS-2 or 3 instead? I tested it at home alone with only guitar and my Fender Pro JR and find it pretty good, but im not sure. Any thoughts? |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 13:48:33
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Welcome to the forum
I haven't tried using the lm2 as a compressor, fantastic pedal
Boss says you can set it to compressor...
"Fig. 2 (Level 5, Tone 5, Release 4, Threshold 4) shows the setting for an unmistakably "compressed" sound. Threshold set at a lower setting and a shorter Release emphasizes attack."
Try putting the limiter at the start of your chain, and try a few pedal combos. Hard to test a pedal like that, or how it works with others.
Isn't the cs2 a modified version of the mxr dynacomp but with a Attack knob? Don't quote me tho |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 13:52:43
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Hi Shoegazers Anon
And welcome to the Forum from Australia.
Yes the LM-2 makes a nice, but subtle compressor.
And very much under appreciated.
You can download the user manual from the Boss web site.
http://www.rolandus.com/support/product_manuals/LM-2_OM.pdf
The main index is:
http://www.rolandus.com/mojo/manuals.aspx
If you change the model of the pedal you can down load most of the manuals from here
eg. if you wanted the HM-2,
just substitute the LM-2 in the above URL with HM-2 or what ever.
Note: Most, but not all the operator manuals are there.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 14:14:52
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| Thanks, I�ll look into it when I come home. Very nice forum, have always used BOSS - but noone to diskuss it with. By the way, exuse my bad english. Hope you understand my points at one or another way, if not, dont be afraid to ask me. |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2007 : 14:39:16
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Welcome to the forum.
CS-2 is going to be much more comparable to the MXR dynacomp. LM-2 is a great pedal if you are just looking for subtle compression. I use one all the time when going for a nice clean sound with very little coloration. The CS-2 and dynacomp are much less subtle and get into heavy compression and sustain with more coloration of your sound. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 07:24:39
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Welcome, another Swede is always nice!
I think LM-2 is a great pedal used as compressor.
Of all the CS-pedals I like CS-2 most, CS-3 is OK too.
CS-1 is nice to look at, but in my ears it don�t sound very good, it pumps too much.
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2007 : 11:00:55
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Hi Goran!
Yes, it�s nice isn�t it! I also tryed the CS-1, but also find that it was clipping too much and lower the volume and raise it again too slow. I�ll try my LM-2 instead at todays repetation. |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2007 : 18:40:53
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Today I tryed it and it really kicks ass as a compressor, at least for what I need and want a compressor to do. Little coloration and not too much effect. Just a increased sustain. And it�s MIJ wich always feels nice...  |
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Using LM-2 as a compressor?
