Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Bad Cat Cub leans toward harmonically rich, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Ceriatone British Style 2525 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Fryette Power Station 100 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Kustom HV30 Tube leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Into a dynamic tone, Origin Effects RevivalDrive brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Keeley Halo after Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus's dynamic voice out front: JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition goes after Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes later in the signal chain

DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Fairfield Circuitry 20% More leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Tech 21 CompTortion brings a pull toward compressed that's missing