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Boss CP-1X vs CS-3 Compressor - Review, Demo & Comparison

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2024
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    In this video, Sam takes a look at the CP-1X Compressor, part of Boss's X range of digital DSP stomp boxes, and compares it to the standard analog CS-3...
    They may look very similar, but these two pedals are worlds apart. Whereas the best-selling CS-3 is an analog compressor, the next-generation CP-1X is powered by Boss’s state-of-the-art multi-dimension processing, or MDP, digital processor. Cosmetically, these new X range of pedals are very similar to every other Boss pedal. They’ve got the same apocalypse proof housing, come supplied with a 5 year warranty and they run off a 9v battery or optional power supply…but the big giveaway that there’s something special about them is the shiny control plate and chrome knobs. The CP-1X also has a handy LED compression meter so you can easily see the amount of gain reduction whilst playing. There’s controls for output volume, compression level, attack and ratio. Even though it’s really simple to use, as you’re tweaking each of these knobs you’re actually controlling multiple, interlocking parameters at once, enabling a wide range of tone shaping with minimal effort. The powerful DSP processor’s intelligent circuitry adapts to all the subtle nuances in your playing, providing a really natural compression whilst maintaining clarity. And because it’s digital, it greatly reduces noise, a common problem for many analog compressors. This low noise floor, combined with it’s punchy, transparent sound, means that the CP1X also works really well as a booster pedal. With it’s professional grade, 18 volt input circuitry, the CP1X allows ample headroom for even the hottest of pickups. This means you can use any type of guitar, 6, 7 or 8 string, or electro-acoustic and it’ll still delivers exceptional clarity without any unwanted distortion.
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  • @idhott
    @idhott 4 роки тому +17

    One of the best tones I’ve ever gotten was in a local music shop with a strat, a blackface deluxe reverb reissue, and the cp-1x. Unbelievably close to John Mayer’s live tone for Burning Room. Shit you not, me and the shop owner (who was the only other person in there at the time) let out something to the effect of “oh, yeah” basically in unison with each other when I played the first two notes of Burning Room, completely unplanned. I’m sad that not a single bit of the gear I was using was mine.

    • @1874223
      @1874223 2 роки тому +2

      Alrighty

    • @geoffizhere1
      @geoffizhere1 2 роки тому +1

      Damn I love this comment, I just bought the pedal for half the price. I love the Live in LA to slow dancing tone and I have a strat and tubes creamer too! 😁😋🤗

    • @Dizastermaster.
      @Dizastermaster. 7 місяців тому

      ​@@geoffizhere1 Tubes Creamer is funny

  • @Havanacuba1985
    @Havanacuba1985 4 роки тому +4

    I just had a CS3 arrive today love it , great for making harmonics pop out and sustain forever.

  • @DavidGouldchch
    @DavidGouldchch 5 років тому +5

    Great comparison, gave me something to listen to as I decide what to buy. Love the sound of both, the CS-3 definitely has that natural sounding compression over the instrument, but the CP-1X covers more ground for what I play. Cheers!!!

  • @classicelectroguitar
    @classicelectroguitar Рік тому +2

    Congratulations for your comparison review! I HAVE THE CS3. After seen this video I think CP-1x brings out clarity of the dry signal more than the CS-3

  • @TheNewenglandboys
    @TheNewenglandboys 3 роки тому +8

    Thinking about getting a compression pedal. Never used one. Always plugged directly into amp. But I like the tone of the CS3 the most.

    • @TheNewenglandboys
      @TheNewenglandboys 3 роки тому +2

      Update: I got an MXR super comp for Christmas so I'll see how I like it!

    • @romulusremus7537
      @romulusremus7537 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheNewenglandboys i love the attack and sustain a compressor gives.

  • @birdsnest8640
    @birdsnest8640 3 роки тому +3

    I have both pedals; with distortion I use the CP1X and add the CS3 when I switch to lead so all three pedals are on at the same time. The tone is amazing!

    • @Dizastermaster.
      @Dizastermaster. Рік тому

      I've never thought about stacking compression... wouldn't that squeeze the HELL out of the signal?

    • @anemonaloco
      @anemonaloco Рік тому

      @@Dizastermaster. never tried either, but i guess could be like opening the second Scotch whisky bottle. lol

    • @colemcnair5752
      @colemcnair5752 Рік тому

      @@Dizastermaster. stacking compressors is extremely common in professional recording studios

    • @Dizastermaster.
      @Dizastermaster. Рік тому

      @colemcnair5752 yeah but for live music at the very beginning of the pedal chain?

    • @colemcnair5752
      @colemcnair5752 Рік тому

      @@Dizastermaster. probably not at the very beginning of the chain, but yeah you could stack a couple. just maybe be a little light on both of them

  • @theredbaron057
    @theredbaron057 Місяць тому

    that is a gorgeous guitar. great comparison, thank you

  • @prospectnyc
    @prospectnyc 5 років тому +22

    CS-3 is squashy and hollow sounding. CP1X brings things out in front like a nice studio compressor.

  • @colinreynolds01
    @colinreynolds01 3 роки тому +5

    I definitely prefer the more natural sound of the CP-1X.

  • @wahyugunawan7766
    @wahyugunawan7766 5 років тому +7

    Nice Comparison. CS3 have a vintage sounding compression. Both are great compression electric guitar pedal, but CP1X works better with acoustic guitar, but I imagine that CS3 will be works better on Funk rhythm electric guitar playing

  • @KRAZEEIZATION
    @KRAZEEIZATION 5 років тому +4

    I had my CS-3 on my board from 1992 to 2016 then I used the CS-2 for a year until I started using the CS-1 which is my favourite, quirky as it is, it's got that chewy elastic analog snap I crave! I don't think I'd use a CP-1X at all!

  • @chuckkirkpatrick6712
    @chuckkirkpatrick6712 6 років тому +6

    Kinda hard to judge, especially when the output gains aren't matched, nor are the parameters. On first impression the CS-3 seems 'thinner' and squashier, but again, proper adjustment of both sets of controls would probably yield identical sound...

  • @leonardogonzalezquiroz5491
    @leonardogonzalezquiroz5491 3 роки тому +1

    The cs3 colors the sound, i prefer the cp1x. Great video

  • @adamscastle6222
    @adamscastle6222 3 роки тому +4

    I love the sustain on my CS3, will I lose that with the CP1X?

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer 4 роки тому +1

    I like them both but as far as the strings in the demo the the 1X is much beefier/warmer so it's a matter of what sound the player is looking for. Both have their place for sure but if you are looking for more bottom, fatter then 1X is the one.

  • @ramencurry6672
    @ramencurry6672 7 місяців тому

    Excellent compressor. Not my favorite but I do use it in other rigs

  • @AP-qn6br
    @AP-qn6br 5 років тому +5

    Harmonics were great on the CX1.

    • @harleyrider9166
      @harleyrider9166 5 років тому

      I didn't know they were doing a comparison with a CX-1...no such thing...LMAO:)

  • @joet840
    @joet840 4 роки тому +2

    Cp-1x is much clearer sounding. And good presentation on electric VS acoustic.

  • @Funnyweb96
    @Funnyweb96 3 роки тому

    Thank's this Is optional Test !

  • @andersonmejia1190
    @andersonmejia1190 3 роки тому

    Amazing comparison

  • @guitarbliss
    @guitarbliss 4 роки тому

    cs-3 settings were not matched as well [got close to the tone later on in the video but the volume should have been at around 3-oclock]. However I agree with a comment below "the cpx-1 sounds like a studio compressor and great for acoustic recording. I like them both but would much rather use a CS-3 for stage and the CPX-1 for recording.

  • @livingthedream137
    @livingthedream137 3 роки тому

    I have a cs3. For years I found it unusable but I’ve figured out how to get good sounds out of it as of late but it’s just never transparent. Not that transparent is always good. But it can suck the life and the high end clarity out of your tone unless you’re very careful. The cp1x doesn’t seem to have that problem. All the demos I have heard it sounds fantastic. At every setting. Sounds like they nailed and I might have to get over the digital mind block I have.
    Pros
    Great sounding compression from light and imperceptible to heavy. It never sounds “choked”
    Less expensive than its quality competitors
    Gain reduction meter
    Super low noise floor
    Sturdy
    Cons
    Silver knobs aren’t the best to look at and can be hard to see where the knob is set
    No XLR input
    Doesn’t look as cool as other “boutique” pedals. (Yes that does matter)

  • @johnny711
    @johnny711 5 років тому +3

    cs foken 3 for life

  • @metalore
    @metalore 2 роки тому +3

    4:48 The CS-3 beats the CP-1X for metal lead tone. The CS-3 is more organic and natural certainly as a result of being analog. The CP-1X is struggling to smoothly modify the thick tone and vibrato with its digital processors.

  • @GatotAlindo
    @GatotAlindo 5 років тому +5

    i guess the spotify generation would love the CP-1X lol .. i'm cassette tape guy, i prefer the CS-3 sounds warmer to me, glad still using this on my rig. great video review. thanks.

  • @vicarious1028
    @vicarious1028 5 років тому +3

    CP-1X for me. I think it sounds much more natural. Which is a shame because I just ordered the CS-3. Oh well.

    • @ricmel8008
      @ricmel8008 3 роки тому

      How was the CS-3?

    • @vicarious1028
      @vicarious1028 3 роки тому +1

      @@ricmel8008 not bad at all. I ended up keeping it. I don't use compression that often so it suits my needs.

    • @ricmel8008
      @ricmel8008 3 роки тому

      @@vicarious1028 Thanks much. I am thinking of ordering one now. Do you think I should buy the CS-3 or the CP-1X?

    • @vicarious1028
      @vicarious1028 3 роки тому +1

      @@ricmel8008 if you're a big-time compressor guy (which I'm not), I would go with the CP1x. But if you just want a compressor to add to your arsenal, save $50 bucks and go with the CS3. I don't think you'd be disappointed.

    • @ricmel8008
      @ricmel8008 3 роки тому

      @@vicarious1028 Thank you very much

  • @martinofenzi858
    @martinofenzi858 6 років тому +3

    CS-3 all my life. It has a living texture. CP-1 is darker.

  • @mixalizambetas3215
    @mixalizambetas3215 2 роки тому

    I play Greek bouzouki and always adding to my board for perfection.....
    Will this work with Greek bouzouki....
    one is a three string (pairs of strings) and the other a four string (pairs of strings).
    Both have pick ups fitted.???

  • @jpaulsteadman
    @jpaulsteadman 4 роки тому +6

    Knobs are not matched...

  • @warrenpullen5276
    @warrenpullen5276 Місяць тому

    The new one seems louder at lower volume and has pretty lights .lights in pedels should be the way of new pedels.more pretty lights.yer Josh more led lights on stomp boxessss.wazza art craft Pullen.

  • @Ewela2
    @Ewela2 2 роки тому

    I have electric guitar, and regular speaker, where there isn’t coming out the electric guitar sound. Will this compressor sustainer make a difference ? (Thx)

  • @Wilfredp2000
    @Wilfredp2000 4 роки тому +5

    El nuevo Cp1X colorea mucho la señal original haciendo resaltar los agudos ,,un buen compresor NO debe colorear el TONO original ,,pues su funcion no es eso ,,es comprimir la señal y hacerla uniforme ,,,a diferencia el CS3 no colorea la señal en agudos ,,pero carece de presencia tipico en TODOS los pedales Boss

  • @savanaviolenta
    @savanaviolenta 3 роки тому +2

    CP1X. Sounds fuller and warmer. CS 3 too shril and thin sounding.

  • @kenmasters007
    @kenmasters007 2 роки тому

    Is there a pedal that does both?

  • @empireentertainmentevents1353
    @empireentertainmentevents1353 5 років тому +2

    I sold CS-3 cos it sucked tone like mad. Best decision I made to date.

  • @alex9502
    @alex9502 6 років тому

    Some compressors with tone control knob?

  • @1011skarn
    @1011skarn 5 років тому +1

    Queue up the "older is better" comments

  • @jorgemontesinos1974
    @jorgemontesinos1974 3 роки тому

    Is it noisy with distortion?

  • @ariell.urquidi2793
    @ariell.urquidi2793 7 років тому +2

    I notice the CS-3 is more closer to a vintage tone and the CP-1X have that special modern tone, anyway the differences are so little.

  • @KutayYavuzMusic
    @KutayYavuzMusic Рік тому

    I like CP-1x more than CS-3. CP-1x is punchier and modern to my ears.

  • @blackedman217
    @blackedman217 10 місяців тому

    would this work for a bass (I know there's a bass compressor but I just have the money for one of this cuz it's on sale

    • @bradg2078
      @bradg2078 5 місяців тому

      It would but the bass version would be better. This uses digital circuitry than analyzes your signal so each version is optimized for the frequency spectrum of guitar or bass. Good luck!

  • @TheMusicmak3r
    @TheMusicmak3r 4 роки тому

    Interesting

  • @leonardoreyes2281
    @leonardoreyes2281 5 років тому +4

    CS 3 sounds much better.

  • @teacher5376
    @teacher5376 2 роки тому +1

    Compressor pedals....only mxr ' , can plays better.. ....

  • @ampegloud
    @ampegloud 3 роки тому +2

    Dbx 160 xt kills both of these trashy boss pedals

  • @gibsonplayer8
    @gibsonplayer8 4 роки тому

    These comparison videos do not help me what so ever. Never have and never will. I do not hear any difference between the two pedals using computer speakers. Regarding audio, it's best to compare both units in person. That is just my personal opinion.

    • @paulrenevos
      @paulrenevos 4 роки тому +7

      Use headphones dude, there is a huge difference!

    • @tokenofdevotion
      @tokenofdevotion 2 роки тому

      These comparison videos do not help me what so ever. Never have and never will. I do not hear any difference between the two pedals using computer speakers. Regarding audio, it's best to compare both units in person. That is just my personal opinion.

  • @willster7272
    @willster7272 Місяць тому

    I need to know what the knobs do this was not helpful at all thumbs down

  • @Ewela2
    @Ewela2 2 роки тому

    I have electric guitar, and regular speaker, where there isn’t coming out the electric guitar sound. Will this compressor sustainer make a difference ? (Thx)

    • @midianoctav
      @midianoctav 2 роки тому

      No sound?
      What do you mean?
      Completely dead?
      If it is, then either try to swap the guitar or the cable or the amp
      Just borrow your friend's for a moment
      This pedal is for enhancing your sound not to fix it