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Line 6 GearBox 3.6 – Glossary (What Is...?)
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What is Chorus?
Chorus is one kind of Mod (modulation) Effect. It is generally used to give a “lush” or “swimmy” sound
to guitar. Andy Summers of the Police, for instance, made chorus an important part of his signature
sound. For details on each of the Chorus controls, move your mouse over the control and look in the
Info Bar at the bottom of the GearBox window.
Some effects are modeled after classic gear described in the Model Gallery.
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What is Comp (Compressor)?
Comp, which is an abbreviation for Compressor, is one of the Gearbox Effects. Compressors even out
signals by reducing the volume of the loudest sounds to better match the volume of quieter sounds.
You can use subtle compression to make your guitar playing sound more even, or drastic compression
for dramatically increased sustain and a very consistent level. For details on each of the Compressor
controls, move your mouse over the control and look in the Info Bar at the bottom of the GuitarPort
window.
The GearBox Stomp effect also includes the Vetta Comp compressor that runs “pre” (before) the amp