Good Equalization for Alembic?

[dadabass2001]

Royce,  
Also verify that there isn't a noise gate in your signal path. They will only allow signals above an absolute value to pass and will sound like a quick fade to 0 during signal decay. The level which is the minimum allowed is ajustable and frequently called Threshhold. Gating is somewhat useful for isolating instruments recorded acoustically, reducing bleed through, and tightening up natural reverberation. but sacrifices dynamic range and sonic realism. I use it in live situations because of boosted hiss from stage electronic interaction.  
My typical stage path is bass > monster cable >Sabine rack tuner > F-1X > DBX 166XL > QSC PLX1602 > Acme Low-B2. My.02
Mike
 
(Message edited by dadabass2001 on August 06, 2006)

[matthew90046]

If you are getting a good sound out of your amp then you are half way there.  To add sustain your best bet is compression.  I know you just got a Boss compressor, but that is only the beginning in the world of compression.  You may want to test out some others and see if they do a better job.  I use an EBS Multi Comp.  I found this to be the best stomp box compressor on the market.  It hits the wallet hard, but is a great box.  One thing that makes this box stand above the rest is the Multi Comp.  Short for Multiple band Compression.  It will provide a more natural compression across the frequency spectrum.

[worldfamousandy]

Yup, get a Multi Comp.  As pedals go, they are a little spendy, but a lot less than a good rack compressor.  They sound almost as good as a good rack comp, too.  I can't play without mine.
 
Andy Calder
www.andycalderbass.com