Bass Compressor

A compressor is a device, (pedal or rackmount) that decreases the dynamic range of a signal by lowering the gain above a certain threshold. Make sense? Didn't think so. If you want the best explanation regarding what a bass compressor does, read the linked article.

I've always had a bass compressor in my arsenal of gadgets. They can be incredibly useful, but a bass compressor is a tool. If you're using it to fix problems with your playing levels, you're using it wrong. You can fix that with your fingers and your ears. Use a bass compressor to enhance your playing, not mask your mistakes.