COMPLETE Wampler Ego76

[notTHEwillienelson]

Another banger!

https://www.wamplerpedals.com/products/compression/ego-76-compressor/

 

[Ericmc]

I’m always up for more compressor options

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

Already been a few threads about it, but it hasn’t hit the wishlist yet. Was intrigued by it with Brian’s demo, but hearing it on the 12 string in Andy’s demo— yeah, that’s the good shit. Squish, Skwash, Squash! Hopefully less complicated inside than the Cali76 too.

 

[Robert]

Merged. Did I mention the candy?

 

[jimilee]

I like Andy’s demo, it’s a little more comprehensive.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

I like Andy’s demo, it’s a little more comprehensive.

I see what you did there

 

[Giorfida]

Cool compressor. One I would likely use in the fx loop to even out the volume when rolling back volume to clean up/hitting amp with boost for more drive

Never could understand the mix controls that seem so popular with the young kids these days. When using a compressor/limiter to actually control dynamics, it defeats the purpose, and when using it for the squishy pumping effect, it would make an already subtle effect even more subtle. But maybe I need to actually play around with one that has it a bit more.

Still think this is a nice sounding comp (if you can really tell given YouTubes already strong compression)

 

[Coda]

Cool compressor. One I would likely use in the fx loop to even out the volume when rolling back volume to clean up/hitting amp with boost for more drive

Never could understand the mix controls that seem so popular with the young kids these days. When using a compressor/limiter to actually control dynamics, it defeats the purpose, and when using it for the squishy pumping effect, it would make an already subtle effect even more subtle. But maybe I need to actually play around with one that has it a bit more.

Still think this is a nice sounding comp (if you can really tell given YouTubes already strong compression)

I always assume a “mix” control means “good for bass”…

 

[Giorfida]

I always assume a “mix” control means “good for bass”…

But wouldn’t mixing in the non compressed (uncompressed?) signal eliminate the transient protection a compressor limiter provides, which is crucial for protecting speakers?

 

[Coda]

But wouldn’t mixing in the non compressed (uncompressed?) signal eliminate the transient protection a compressor limiter provides, which is crucial for protecting speakers?

That’s not why a bass player is using a compressor. There’s lots of ways to use a compressor, but the one not often talked about is how sometimes studio compressors are designed to go well after the source, like an egg wash on a loaf of bread…makes it all crisp and beautiful. Sometimes, though, eggs (compressors) are used to MAKE the bread; an ingredient in the final product. In that case, especially with bass, you want to be able to add low end back in. Of course, that makes sense with a Dynacomp. But a big old fancy studio comp should be able to add low end on its own…

 

[jimilee]

But wouldn’t mixing in the non compressed (uncompressed?) signal eliminate the transient protection a compressor limiter provides, which is crucial for protecting speakers?

We were really reckless in the 70s.

 

[Giorfida]

That’s not why a bass player is using a compressor. There’s lots of ways to use a compressor, but the one not often talked about is how sometimes studio compressors are designed to go well after the source, like an egg wash on a loaf of bread…makes it all crisp and beautiful. Sometimes, though, eggs (compressors) are used to MAKE the bread; an ingredient in the final product. In that case, especially with bass, you want to be able to add low end back in. Of course, that makes sense with a Dynacomp. But a big old fancy studio comp should be able to add low end on its own…

Thank you. That is a great explanation... and something i need to play around with (even if I don't have a compressor with a mix, I can simulate that with dual paths in my Helix

We were really reckless in the 70s.

If you remember the 70s, did you REALLY live it?

 

[giovanni]

That’s not why a bass player is using a compressor. There’s lots of ways to use a compressor, but the one not often talked about is how sometimes studio compressors are designed to go well after the source, like an egg wash on a loaf of bread…makes it all crisp and beautiful. Sometimes, though, eggs (compressors) are used to MAKE the bread; an ingredient in the final product. In that case, especially with bass, you want to be able to add low end back in. Of course, that makes sense with a Dynacomp. But a big old fancy studio comp should be able to add low end on its own…

So you’re saying sometimes when you play bass you really want to make challah or brioche?

 

[HamishR]

Let them eat bass.

 

[passtheducky]

Parallel compression is more about bringing up the quieter sounds than pushing down the loud ones. It brings out more of the texture of the instrument in the way a drive does, but without clipping and more harmonics.

 

[Robert]

Median Compressor - PedalPCB.com

Compare to Wampler Ego 76

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[jesuscrisp]

That was fast!

 

[lrgaraujo]

Median Compressor - PedalPCB.com

Compare to Wampler Ego 76

www.pedalpcb.com

I know you'll make the schematic available later, but if you don't mind me asking: is it really based on the urei compressor or more in line with other fet compressors (rothwell, rockman, orange squeeze, etc)?

 

[Robert]

There's a bit more going on than the typical clone, but the core of it is an Orange Squeezer.

 

[lrgaraujo]

There's a bit more going on than the typical clone, but the core of it is an Orange Squeezer.

The two jfets and the trimmer suggested this! Thanks