Boss cs3 vs boss cp1x in war of the compressors part 1. Ibanez ts9 tube screamer vs boss sd1 super overdrive battle of the screamers duration. Hey all you country pickers what boss cs2 settings do you find yield the best results for country playing. I set mine very similar to the rustys photo level at 3 oclock, attack full out, and compression between 9 and 11 0clock, depending the the output of the pups of the guitar im using, weaker pups get more compression, more powerful pups get less. View and download boss cs3 instructions manual online.
I tried to download cs2 wout activation and clicked on the download for win cs2 series, picture wthe serial number is below. Jul 12, 2005 20150220 comparaison boss cs2 dorigine et modifie fat old comp, msm workshop. Boss cs2 compression sustainer pedal schematic diagram. Mike would you recommend a dynacomp as a good compressor pedal its bit cheaper than cs2 the cs2 are rare to find now. There is a bit of derision towards the cs3 so this is also a good chance to see what all of the fuss is about.
Bf1 owners manual bf2b owners manual bl1 owners manual. It has a 14 inch input and output and is powered by either a 9 volt power supply or battery. They were durable and readily available, and im pretty sure the. It is an ultra squisher, with heavy compression at even the lowest sustain knob setting. This is one of boss s earliest comp pedals, and it uses a very different circuit than the later cs2 or cs3. Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for. Boss compact pedals sustain pedal, compressor pedal. There are several, including models of the boss cs1. Both of the planet eclipse markers are fantastic, but differ in price wildly, so what is the difference and is. After having modded the living daylights out of my cs3, for more low end and tubey tone i use it with bass btw. Hey, just wondering why the boss cs1 is not included. I havent tried a cs1 ever and its been a long time since the cs3. In fact it compresses too much, the settings should be dialed in at a little quantity. Boss cs2 compression sustainer cs2 compression sustainer, compressorsustainer for guitar from boss.
Boss cs2 versus cs3 page 2 telecaster guitar forum. In early 1970s, the ross compressor and mxr dyna comp brought compression out of the studio and made them part of guitarists live rigs. Copy g and paste it to your counterstrike directory 5. Cs2 bespoke back cap for quick release bolt mechanism new. I bought a cs2 new around 1981 and with rare exception, have used it every gig since then. I dont have a cs2 so im not sure, but the cs3 adds a tone control that really isnt that much of a benefit. Is there a big difference between cs3 and cs2 apart from quality is there a extra knob on cs2 or function. This isnt a rack mountable piece of gear as it is a foot pedal. I have used the boss cs2 compressorsustainer since racer x.
Ive been having a play around with it but wonder what other people are doing. I was told this serial number is for volume license. Jun 01, 2012 im just giving a little demo of both the boss cs2 and cs3 compressorsustainer pedals. I wanted something that was just pure compression, no bells or whistles, and something that sounded vintage and warm.
The cs3 compresses high input signals while boosting low input signals, giving you smooth sustain without degrading the quality of the original sound. Product replaced by the boss cs3 compression sustainer. The boss cs1 is a optical compressor made in the late 70s and early 80s by roland. Boss compressor cs1 i bought this vintage pedal on bay about 6 years ago, mainly for use in funk and old rnb bands and sounds. The current compressor from boss sounds surprisingly different from the cs2, with a.
The cs3 compression sustainer pedal compresses louder signals while boosting lower signals, providing smooth sustain without degrading the original sound quality. The boss compressors rose to popularity in the 1980s. Vintage mij boss cs2 vs vintage mij boss cs3 youtube. Jun 27, 2009 the boss cs1 is a optical compressor made in the late 70s and early 80s by roland. Boss cs1 compression sustainer service manual download.
After the cs1 and cs2, the latest compressor in the boss compact series is the cs3, offering plenty of control over the sound with the addition of a tone knob to the more standard level, attack and sustain. Cs2 adjustable rake blade trigger interchangeable new. Turning the sustain knob up results in a very pronounced dip and swell of amplitude. Boss cs2 compression sustainer what does everyone think of these two pedals. The cs2 used a vca voltage controlled amplifier rather than the photocouplers used by the cs1.
Boss cs3 compression sustainer pedal improves your overall tone the cs3 compression sustainer pedal compresses louder signals while boosting lower signals, providing smooth sustain without degrading the original sound quality. It may be your antivirus is interfering if you are still having problems. Download adobe acrobat 7 and adobe creative suite 2 products. The boss cs2 compression sustainer effect was sold from december 1981 to june 1986. I just grabbed my first ever compressor, a used mij green label cs2. The vcas speeds up the signal processing and makes the attack much faster compared to the cs1. Right now, i have the pod mounted in my rack, and stands signal chainwise between the jmp1 preamp and the el34 5050 poweramp, but not in 4cm as an fx unit only. I did the opto mod plus from monte allums and it made an improvement in noise and overall sound, but i no longer have the pedal. Ive aquiered a boss compression sustainer cs2 pedal recently. Boss compression sustainer cs2 pedal 1980s youtube. I doubt that the cs2 will be better than the allums ultra modded cs3.
Played throuh my vox ac4hw1, miced with a shure sm. This is the perfect pedal for guitarists and bassists who want to sound their best. Honestly, an expectation bias convinced me that the stock one must be inadequate, and the modded one must sound much better. The pedal compresses highinput level signals while boosting lowinput level signals, producing a smooth and long sustain without degrading the quality of the original guitar sound. There is a bit of derision towards the cs3 so this is. Cs or creative suite from adobe is a collective name used to describe a group of applications or computer programs conceptualized and developed by adobe systems. Optical refers to the gain control element used in the circuit to create the compression effect. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Boss made its second compact pedal edition to the compressor family in the 1981. Wich are the features that you prefer in the cs2 do you think the extra tone buton in the cs3 is a bad upgrade. Its a question that i get often whats the between the cs2 and the 170r. Boss cs1 compression sustainer blue 1980s compressor pedal mij japan black label. I think that the only other boss compact pedal which has a switch like this is the tw1 twah or touch wah.
The main differences are the vca chip made by roland in the cs2, made by that corp. That the boss cs3 compression sustainer has been in production for over a quarter of a century attests to the excellence of its design. The more specific sub applications present in the suite are indesign, acrobat and of course photoshop. Is there a similar effect in the hx as the boss compression sustainer. Its also a very interesting effect if youre into using a compressor as an effect. The cs1 was a completely different circuit, but the cs2 and cs3 are similar. The attack knob can however be used to control this. A range of effects from gentle compression to squeezed sounds is at your command. Featuring intuitive controls of level and sustain with the added bonus of a twoway switch for normal or treble focus in the compression, boss cs1 compression sustainer is an originator of the effect. The boss cs1 is the original compression pedal designed by boss and is no longer being made. Free version, no s, same version as counterstrike fast download. Boss cs2 compared with the cs3 telecaster guitar forum. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste.
Cs3 compression sustainer pedal regular with the boss cs3 compression sustainer you get smooth sustain, a more balanced string response, and more clarity and punch at any volume. Boss cs2 compressor guitar effect pedal for sale online. Following a frenzy of internet activity and some confusion it appears that adobe isnt giving away free copies of adobe cs2. Optical compressors have a particular sound that is dependant on the properties of the device used.
Infos sur pedale deffet boss compression sustainer cs2. No, you cant download adobe cs2 applications for free. I got a cs2 from dasbeef in a previous cpewt only to find out boss got it right the first time. I think that while the cs2 is a great pedal for getting sustain and evening out the signal, i dont see it working well as a dedicated compressor for what you might need. The cs1 is easily the coolest looking boss pedal ever. Settup pbasscs2odb3ch1mxr m80 swr im trying really hard to find some usable settings to make it work.
Bloom in terms of compression means that the initial attack is cut off at whatever the threshold is set at, and subsequently the signal is expanded to bring the lower level signal up in volume. Aug 03, 2014 listen to this great vintage boss cs2 compression sustainer. Just purchased a cs2 on ebay after a trusted friends recommendation. Boss cs2, ibanez ts9, mooer eleclady, tape delay and reverb guitar. In fact, whilst the cs3 went on sale in latter 1986, it was only a relatively minor update on the cs2 of the early 80s, which means theres a good three decades of history attached to this pedal. This was the the update from the cs1 which was a fantastic compression on its own. Discussion in the stomp box started by birv2, dec 11, 2010.
There are a few guitar examples on youtube, but no bass ones. Serial number for cs2 adobe support community 85250. In 1978, boss jumped on board with the cs1, which quickly gave way to the cs2 in 1981 and eventually the cs3 in 1986, which remains in production today as the companys proven breadandbutter compressor. Unfortunately the cs1 reloaded update is no longer available, though your other option is the esu ecos. Photoshop cs2 software brings a new level of power, precision and control to the. Boss cs3 compressor sustainer japan blue guitar effects pedal. Apr 15, 2012 hi michael, i know that you prefer the boss cs2, however i will have to stick for now with the cs3. I actually did just mod the 2 for a little more treble, but i equally use and love em both.
The mod cleans it up, takes away almost all of the noise, and makes it more hifiish than a stock pedal, but when its all said and done it is still a boss compressor. One was an ancient mij one with the same chip as a cs2. The boss cs2 was is and excellent compressor pedal for guitar. Sep 15, 2009 boss cs1 compressor this is the first compressor from boss. I dont think any other compressor can do what the cs1 can do. Boss audio systems r1100m monoblock car amplifier 1100 watts max power, 24 ohm stable, class ab, mosfet power supply, remote subwoofer control 4. Boss cs3 compression sustainer pedal musicians friend. I do like how the cs1 and ecos show the actual speed steps of the decoder, rather than a virtual speedometer. But the cs2 does everything i need and want it to presses my. Its a version of the mxr dynacomp with some internal component differences and uses rolands custom ota ba662a instead of a 3080 or lm3700 like other popular pedals. The cs2 uses a vca voltage controlled amplifier instead of the photocouplers used by the cs1. To get good volume out of it i have to turn the level to 2oclock, i. The cs3 lets you sculpt quite a prominent note snap.