+1 on this....no disrespect to sray10 but i can't see the logic in compressing a signal that has been shaped by a graphic EQ..to me putting the compressor in the chain in this position will cancel out the EQ's setting.......from what i understand of how compressors work they pull in the peaks and troughs of a signal wave and compress them into a straighter signal wave to increase sustain and clarity so all the notes can be heard equally...i use my CS-3 with the sustain level set low(below halway on the knob) with the level boosted to compensate,attack control set full and tone slightly over halfway.......