fretless bass -> compressor -> light chorus

I concur

Groff and Davedog, thank you guys for the reply. what kind of compression setting gets the job done?
thanks.

good call....

I'm afraid there’s no clear answer like -set like that and forget. It's wide field. Sounds like cliche or bs but it's true. It depends of many things: guitar, players right hand technique, type of compressor (very important, because all are different and react differently), dynamic range, pattern you play, tempo, etc. If I give you straight answer about settings it could be totally wrong for your style/song or too wide to set.

i.e.

ratio: 3:1 to 8:1
attack: 8- 50 ms
release: 150 – 300 ms
treshold 6-8 dB
make up gain to compensate

See? Moreover the secret is in fine tuning .....

There are few really good posts in this forum about compressor in general, I mean really, really good. Search, read, learn and – practice. Fingers and ears. Understanding how compressor works will make you feel like home. For the rest of your life. Believe me. 8-)

Best regards

p.s.

here:

http://recording.org/ftopict-33269-another.html+compression

also

http://www.soundonsound.com/index.php?section=%2F&url=%2Fsearch&Keyword=ADVANCED+COMPRESSION+TECHNIQUES

http://emusician.com/mag/emusic_big_squeeze/index.html

http://www.rane.com/note155.html

hope that helps a bit

Groff, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your reply and the web links!!
I will get me a decent compressor and play around until I am happy. what can you get on a $500-$600 budget? Also, can I get a good floor compression stomp for live situations?

As a guitar player I had good experience with this one:

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It would be nice if somebody who is more bass-boy than me jump here with suggestions.