I just bought a Compact yesterday so it's still early in the eval process. I have been using a Model 1 w/2 B1 and a T1 and am very happy with that rig.

Like many here, I was seduced by the simplicity and portability of the new Compact and can foresee many instances where it will be the best tool for the job. I agree with what some here describe as shortcomings of the unit, namely no T1 port, absent/inadequate eq control and no basic onboard reverb, but see the overall benefits as outweighing these issues. The dual form factor is brilliant and is a major reason for my ultimate decision to buy.

OK, so my two main use cases for this unit are 1) small full-rig PA for small rooms, impromptu jams and rehearsal, and 2) Full range guitar amp. I run electric and acoustic guitar and two mics into the T1 as well as tracks from a laptop via usb. My hope was that I would unplug the T1 feed from the M1, plug it into the Compact, and still have "my" sound. In short, that didn't happen.

I find the bass output of the Compact to be problematic. Too much bass and muddy bass at that. Not at all like the B1's. I've tried different placement and so far, the only solution has ben with the compact nearly beside me, and then it sounds quite a bit different than standing in front of it. I still have more fiddling to do but it seems like I'll have to do some serious eq work with the T1. Feedback thru the mics is also more of an issue with the Compact.

I guess I'll set up a scene on the T1 with new eq values to suit the compact and see about setting a global eq curve on the laptop (iTunes) to try to tame things there as far as bass goes. Not so bad, if it works. I have a gig Sunday where this rig would be perfect. Hope to have it tweaked by then.

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