Extensive compressor reviews and FAQ

Compressor FAQ and related articles:
 

• What is a compressor, and how do you use it?
• What is the difference between a compressor and a limiter?
• Explanation of "good settings" on a compressor
• How to use the effects loop of your amp (also "pedals vs. rackmount")
• Should EQ go before or after a compressor?
• Where do you put a compressor in your chain of effects?
• "I tried a compressor and it totally killed my tone and dynamics."
• What to do when a comp muddies/muffles the tone of your dynamic peaks
• How compressors add sustain
• How do you get a punchy sound? (And what does "punchy" mean anyway?)
• Why are compressors so noisy? Aren't they supposed to help with noise?
• Is a compressor necessary?
• Dual-band, multi-band compression- what's the deal?
• What is an expander or gate?
• All about tube (valve) compressors
• What does "transparent" or "warm" mean when describing sound?
• What is a preamp, what does it do? ("Can this preamp drive a power amp?")
• What exactly is "Line Level"?
• Parametric Vs. Graphic and other EQ types explained
• Active Versus Passive
• Clipping, Distortion, and Square Waves
• Effects blending, parallel loops, and phase inversion
• What is an envelope filter or an auto-wah?
• Guitar pedals Vs. bass pedals
• Effect pedal not responding like it should?
• My compressor reviews

 
 
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