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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: billstein on June 22, 2013, 01:05:01 AM

Title: Ross Compressor
Post by: billstein on June 22, 2013, 01:05:01 AM
Built this from a great board I got from pickdropper. It's a Ross 4 knob compressor.
Decided to go simple and try stamps. These are quick and easy but there is definitely a learning curve on how to line them up. I didn't do so well, but I like it and it really stands out next to all the etched faceplates I've been doing.

(https://imageshack.com/a/img341/2784/tv50.jpg)

[URL=http://imageshack.com/i/5tximlj/](https://imageshack.com/a/img209/7294/ximl.jpg)

[URL=http://imageshack.com/i/5swbswj/](https://imageshack.com/a/img208/8610/wbsw.jpg)

[URL=http://imageshack.com/i/5iimh8j/](https://imageshack.com/a/img198/8877/imh8.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/i/9htv50j/)
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: jimilee on June 22, 2013, 01:21:19 AM
I keep forgetting I have on of these boards too!  really love your photography skills too, it looks so retro. I really like it. How does the compressor sound? I need to get on it.
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: pryde on June 22, 2013, 01:26:46 AM
Hey I like it. Very nice an simple with a pro look. Nice job on the insides also  :)

I got one of these boards to. I want to like compressors but can't seam to groove with them. I have not tried the Ross though.
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: GrindCustoms on June 22, 2013, 02:30:37 AM
I like that the stamps don't align, it gives character :)
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: pickdropper on June 22, 2013, 02:32:21 AM
Quote from: GrindCustoms on June 22, 2013, 02:30:37 AM
I like that the stamps don't align, it gives character :)

Yeah, in this case, I think it looks better that way.

Nice build, Bill.
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: midwayfair on June 22, 2013, 03:08:12 AM
Yeah, stamps basically never look bad. And you don't want it to look like you used a computer. It looks like you used a typewriter!
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: billstein on June 22, 2013, 05:22:38 AM
Thanks guys for your kind words. What's great about the stamps is the ease. No etching or chemicals. The process takes a couple of minutes and you're good to go.

As far as the compressor goes, I've only spent a few minutes with it to make sure it works. There are definitely some nice sounds in there, I just need to find those sweet spots for my setup. Probably doesn't help that I'm clueless as to what the knobs I'm turning do. I have no idea what "attack" and "clipping" mean.  ;D Plus, I don't have much experience with compressors so I have nothing to compare this too.

When I get some time next week I want to put it in front of some other pedals and see how it interacts. I'll give an update when I do. From what I've read about the Ross compressor, I'm expecting it to be really good.
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: Stomptown on June 22, 2013, 07:13:36 AM
Great job! I love the stamps as well and the guts look amazing! I'm getting ready to start my first compressor build and I basically as clueless as you are so I would love to hear your impressions once you figure out what all them knobs do!  ;D
Title: Re: Ross Compressor
Post by: billstein on June 23, 2013, 04:12:59 AM
Quote from: midwayfair on June 22, 2013, 03:08:12 AM
Yeah, stamps basically never look bad. And you don't want it to look like you used a computer. It looks like you used a typewriter!

My grandparents had this old typewriter with the ribbon on a spool, you never knew exactly where the keys would strike. I think I nailed that look!  ;D