Re: Compressor-Sustain Pedal Advice Pigtronix OT

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

I'm thinking along the same lines.

I got the Pigtronix Philosopher King, and I'm a bit unsure about it.
(it's the same compressor as the PT, but adds Attack/Decay/trem)

Partly, though, the reason I've got it is to get used to what a
guitar compressor does, and what it feels like.
( to help with writing vst plugins)

Am I right in assuming that the Pigtronix units are typical, and a good 
example?

It does have problems. If I'm using it with a battery amp, on Bypass
I notice that there's no hum if I remove the psu cable!
( no way should a 'true bypass' be able to introduce hum)
..and the hum is to bad to use the pedal at all.
Perhaps that's the noise problem Mark has, although of course 
being in uk I don't have the exact same wall wart.

A couple of time the sound dripped out completely, or went 
quiet and distorted, not sure if that's the PK's fault but
going from what Bill says about the construction I wouldn't be surprised.
(no wonder they really stress not to open it up!)

Also, there's a nasty click when the pedal is engaged.



To me, the controls don't really seem to make the compressor
controllable in any way.
Doesn't seem possible to completely eradicate the 'phut' and the beginning
of the note, especially finger picking low notes.
...but then I've been a "no compression" guy for a number of decades now.

I does make for some nice tones tho'.


andy



William Walker wrote:
> 
>>  This is my new best friend, this compressor is every bit the pedal 
>> the keeley is but quieter like the carl martin ( I currently own all 
>> three) and cheaper than both, tiny so you can leave it on  and tuck it 
>> somewhere unobtrusive. the grit control is a bit fizzy for me but 
>> works well as a spice when using another overdrive pedal, or when 
>> maxed with the sustain maxed. Runs from 9-18 volts, but not on 
>> batteries, comes with a power supply.
> 
> 
> Well, I  have to eat my words a bit on this one, Though I really like 
> its sound and small size. my PT is currently on its way back to the 
>  factory, due to an intermittent power issue.