Want to Build a Compressor

[Schappy]

Im going to build the Ross and compare the two.

Thanks for info.

[FlyingZ]

So, the "coloring of the tone" that you feel the Boss provides is something you would likely experience with a great many other compressors if they were set for the same amount of compression.

That particular Boss pedal sounds like it's run through 10 buffers even at minimal settings 
good luck Schappy

[ryanuk]

Ive tried the Boss CS2 and CS3 - I definately prefer the CS2. The CS3 was a little sterile.

I believe the CS2, Ibanez CP9, Ross and Dynacomp are all of the same design family but adapted to use different VCAs, and with attack controls. I'm a hobbyist pedal builder so Im prepared to be shot down here!!

I find the Ross and Dynacomp colour your sound a LOT and provide more SQUISH, whereas the Boss and Ibanez pedals have a more useful range of compression but I find are harder to dial in a sound.

On the other forum there is a project for the Demeter Compulator by Bajaman. I built one and highly recommend it. Its my compressor of choice. 2 knobs, optical circuitry, and great great sound. Not as squishy as a ross but easier to use than a boss!

[FlyingZ]

That particular Boss pedal sounds like it's run through 10 buffers even at minimal settings  

I must retract that BS statement I intended to point out the buffer is very bad for an overdriven or distorted tone.

It is outstanding for very clean rhythm (multiple note picking type) work with sustain under 1/4. In or out with even a smidgen of distortion it is a tone killer.  The OS is the exact opposite.