Donner Compressor Pedal, Ultimate Comp 2 Modes Compression Effect Pedal Pure Analog for Electric Guitar and Bass True Bypass

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A compressor will take your dynamic range and compress it into a narrower band. As a result, your quiet sounds will become louder while your loud sounds will be quieter. Why Do You Need a Compressor? Overall, Donner Ultimate Comp is a compressor pedal that gives you more than you pay for. Of course, there are more versatile and better-performing compressor pedals out there, but they cost much more than the Donner alternative. If you are looking for a compression effect without hitting the bank account heavily, give each one you can go with Donner Ultimate Comp without hesitation. Compressors, volume pedals, filters, wah, pitch shifters are the regular first step of a proper pedal setup. Overdrive and distortion pedals come the second, and the modulation effects such as chorus, phasers, flangers are the third party your guitar’s signal travel through. Finally comes the time-based effects like reverb and delays as the last step of the signal chain. Set your compression ratio to somewhere between 2:1 and 4:1 (too much compression can lead to a lifeless sounding bass as the dynamics are reduced too much) The Donner Ultimate Comp has two small knobs, Level and Tone, and a larger knob to set the Comp parameter. As I mentioned, there is also a toggle switch to select between Normal and Treble modes. First, we will discuss the knob parameters for those unfamiliar with the settings.

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Target Customer: This is a very transparent compressor that adds just a touch of warmth to your signal, if you are looking for more character from your compressor, this one will not give you that. It offers good compression sounds, it’s very easy to set up and the blend control makes it very versatile. The Ultimate Comp is incredibly compact, affordable, and provides a pretty good compression. I would definitely recommend this pedal to beginner and intermediate compression users.My Review: Electro-Harmonix brought out the Soul Preacher Nano not too long ago as a miniature of their legendary ’70s Soul Preacher Compressor/Sustainer. It was a good pedal, but it performed much better with guitars than with basses. This is not to say that bass players didn’t enjoy the Soul Preacher, just that it needed a few tweaks to make it stand out as a compressor for bassists. And that is exactly what they did. They took the Soul Preacher and tailored it to better suit modern bass players, creating the Bass Preacher compressor. It is housed in the same enclosure as the Soul Preacher Nano, so it’s built like a tank. The Bass Preacher has a 2 knob layout with a Volume control that serves as the make-up gain, and a Sustain knob that sets the compression ratio. As you can tell from the dimensions we just listed, this thing is insanely small. Since it’s one of Donners Micro pedals you know you’re going to get a pedal that is incredibly small. You will have no issues whatsoever finding room for this compressor on any pedalboard you might own. Bottom Line: If you are looking to get a very quiet, transparent, well-designed compressor, with control over most of your compression parameters, give The TLC Bass compressor an ear or two. Target Customer: This is a lot of pedal for the price. It has a good assortment of usable compression settings, though it can get noisy at higher compression ratios that require you to turn up the make-up gain. It would be a good fit for the bass player who wants a little compression in his setup that doesn’t break the bank.

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A surprisingly subtle, great-sounding compressor. Best for a spanky sound, not so much for sustain. Works well for country, blues, funk, and jazz rhythm tones.A compressor pedal is mainly used by many guitarists to get a consistent dynamic range in their playing for a better mix with the other band instruments. When a softer note is played, the comp boosts it; and when a note is played louder, the comp attenuates its signal. As technology has advanced, the effect pedal manufacturers found ways to develop great stompboxes at highly affordable prices. One of these brands, as you probably know, is Donner. The Donner Ultimate Comp is an excellent compressor pedal for guitarists on a tight budget. Although there are better higher-end compressor pedals on the market with more fantastic effects on the instrument, it provides outstanding performance for its price. Pros Ratio– The ratio setting will determine by how much your signal volume will be reduced. The higher you set your ratio, the greater the amount of compression that will be applied to the signal that passes above the set threshold. A ratio of 2:1 means that the signal will be attenuated by 2dB for every 1dB above the threshold, at a ratio of 4:1 it will be 4dB lower for every 1dB above, and so on. At higher ratios, you’ll have the most consistent volume, but the tradeoff is that your dynamic range will be squashed. If you want to absolutely limit your volume(to protect your speakers for example), you can set the ratio to :1, meaning that your signal will be cut off after reaching the set threshold. Most bass players usually choose a ratio ranging from 2:1 to 4:1 to benefit from some peak reduction without losing too much of their dynamic range. Admittedly, a compressor is not a particularly creative pedal, but it can make a huge difference in your tone. It can be used in a “set and forget” kind of way (in particular if you play rhythmic guitar or bass, which require steady levels), or be activated when you need more “body,” as you would do with a clean boost. In sparse music, it can be used to prolong your notes’ sustain. However, in most situations, compressors don’t need to be tweaked from song to song – which is why a lot of players are opting for the mini pedal format. Hence this guide focused on mini-compressors!

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Furthermore, this pedal features a 3-way switch to adjust the intensity of the balancing. You can choose from subtle to intense squash with Hi, Mid, and Lo options.Donner is known for producing well-made clones of popular pedals. After some research I wasn’t able to find out what pedal the Ultimate Comp was based on. In essence, there are four types of compressors based on the technology they employ to compress your signal: VCA, Optical, FET, and Valve. Each type has its own characteristics and performs better with some applications and worse with others. VCA compressors Turn your compressor on and off while tweaking the make-up gain until you stop hearing a difference in volume between the compressor being on and off

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Target Customer: This is a simple workhorse pedal that offers all you need from a bass compressor: a good assortment of usable sounds, a low noise floor, and you get the option to use it as a limiter or as a clean boost. Going through these steps should set you on the right path, just remember to listen to your sound and keep tweaking until you like what you hear. Of course, it must be added that the quality of the sound will heavily depend on the instrument and the amp used. But, with any setup, Donner Ultimate Comp delivers a pretty satisfying job. With the tone knob adjusted to a high degree and the 2-way switch on the treble mode, you get an exceptionally bright, funky sound, while with a low level and the normal mode, you get a darker, heavier tone. Both ends sound pretty great, in my opinion. The Xotic SP Compressor mini pedal is an analog compressor based on the Ross circuit, which enhances the subtle notes and discreetly smooths the peaks. It is one of the higher-end compressor pedals with a natural, warm sound.Furthermore, the Donner compressor pedal, Ultimate Comp, features a toggle switch to select between Normal and Treble mode. This feature adds versatility and will be discussed further later on. This kind of versatility is great for a compressor guitar effect pedal as it can cater to different types of tones or playing. Controls The JHS Whitey Tighty is a mini FET compressor with 3 simple controls over Compression, Volume, and Blend. It was designed to be used as an “always-on” device. Particularly useful to have a blend knob for more subtle parallel compression. TONE: Adjusts the tone of the sound. This control allows you to bring in and out more or less high end, which is useful to have depending on the setup you are using. Even though the Kokko compressor pedal produces a noise when the knobs are turned past up, it is still an excellent investment that sounds outstanding with knobs on lower levels. Besides, the tone control lets the muted warm tones balance your sharp cuts pretty nicely. But, I think the Donner Ultimate Comp does a better job in sound quality overall and also has much more versatility, as mentioned before. Compression will keep your signal hot and free from distortion or clipping, ensuring that you have a clear and even bass tone. At the end of the day, a compressor will make your playing sound fuller, smoother, more even, and more professional.