Aphex Punch Factory Compressor & Ibanez PD-7

[sLapshock]

I want to ask

Which is the input/output to connect both my ibanez pd7 and aphex punch compressor?

i should off either one rite?

 

[Colarndo]

The PD-7 OD/Distortion is already a compressed sound & already reduces the dynamics of the sound.
PF could perhaps prevent the signal from overloading if used as a limter. Or maybe tighten the sound but not so obvious compared to using it as a single pedal
If placed in front, perhaps the PD-7 will sound less raw with the dynamics already being reduced.

 

[sLapshock]

so single better?

i tried

a.bass >> pd7 >> PF >> amp = doesnt work

b.bass >> PF >> pd7 >> amp = does work

c.bass >> pd7 >> amp = sound better and clearer

if let say i use option b, both get "LEVEL" which one sould i adjust?

 

[Colarndo]

No fixed level on the PF. As long as the output level from PF is high enough for the PD-7's Gain level to sit comfortably at 12 o'clock, there shouldn't be any problem.
You might want to be have minimal compression on the PF though. Since the sound is going to get compressed again when the PD-7 is engaged.

 

[sLapshock]

so which option would u reccomend me?

bass to PF first or bass to PD7?

 

[Colarndo]

Whichever sounds better to your ears.
PD-7 works fine as a stand alone.

 

[sLapshock]

thanks man...but let say if i put in an arsenal setup...

 

[sLapshock]

oh yeah, it does affect the sound if i bypass rite?

 

[Colarndo]

which pedal are you refering to about true bypass? Aphex is a audio company so my guess is they treat any alteration of the original sound very strictly.

 

[CrispyEgg]

firstly: it sounds like u don't know how to use your pedalS!!! read the manuals.

secondly: one of those two pedals are good enough, because two IMO is overkill.

thirdly: if "it doesn't work" there's really something wrong with your settings and NOT the pedals -_-"

 

[renquan]

yea.. wondering why option A doesnt work. Anyone has any clues?

 

[Colarndo]

My guess is the PD7 already compresses the sound since it's the nature of an overdrive pedal.
The Punch Factory is a subtle compressor, if the dynamics were already compressed when running into it, the compression would not be so obvious.

 

[slutgarden]

yeah. PD7 is already good on it's own.