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Guitar effects question. which is better for lead boost - a compressor or an actual booster?

I need something I can step on for leads and then turn off and have it nto color the sound when I'm playing rhythm.

I'm looking at either a DynaComp or a BBE Boosta Grande. \

Or should I look at something else?
I need something I can step on for leads and then turn off and have it not color the sound when I'm playing rhythm.

I'm looking at either a DynaComp or a BBE Boosta Grande.

Or should I look at something else?

Compression and "boost" are two different things, although they are easy to confuse. Compressors change the dynamic range of a signal by compressing the signal. If the signal has a normal dynamic range of 60 dB, the compressor can be set to a ratio of 2:1 which will lower the dynamic range to 30 dB. Compressors do not necessarily lower the overall output. Depending on what compressor you use and how you adjust it, it can actually increase the volume of your signal. That''s why some people confuse the two devices and their functions.

A boost, does exactly as it's name implies; it boosts the signal. The idea behind most boosting devices is to simply turn your sound up for solos. With very few exceptions, most boost devices are cheap and noisy. Thats one reason professionals prefer to use the volume controls on their guitars to turn up for solos. Unless you have a complicated set-up for a particular tone that is just perfect, try playing the old-fashioned way, use your volume control. You might like it!

If you are concerned about changing your tone, a good tone control and the right ohmage volume pot will help. Instead of the 250k pot your probably have, try the 500k or 1 meg ohm linear pots. They are what a lot of pros prefer.

If you have your heart set on using a pedal, either of those mentioned will work. The BBE uses a different method of boosting the signal and it emphasizes certain frequencies and phase relationships. Some people believe this helps them "cut" through a mix better. The Dyna Comp won't do that. In fact, it may have just the opposite of your desired effect. Compressors have a tendency to make instruments "sit" in the mix. That might be great if you want to mix a record. It might not be your cup of tea if you want to devastate and rule.

Suggestion; try the pedals out in a noisy store. Crank 'em up. If you can't do that, buy both of them from Musicians Friend. ( Bigger orders mean free shipping) Then either return or sell the pedal you don't like.
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