When we say that a sound has punch, we mean that the notes can be played easily with low distortion as if we played them with full drive.Is that right?Meaning, you can tap,legato or solo easily with the notes sounding loud ,even when you have minimum gain.Is this the ''punch''? I have noticed there is a punch knob in some preamps that as i have heard it does this thing exactly.And this is very crucial,because with low distortion you can have a nice clean sound(michael romeo or malmsteen like) and yet you can solo e.t.c normally.
and if that is right where does compression comes in?Is there any connection with punch? Is it the same?
I have studied Malmsteens sound which is my favorite for a very long time now,and i have found out that in his preamp there must be a punch knob.But i think in the 80s he used compression too.
I am a little confused with punch and comp.Do they work together?Seperately?
And another thing.For years now i have been trying to get that unique sound that is caused when you mute the notes(with distortion always) which is very dynamic .Also refer to malmsteen's 80s albums for that.I have played with various distortions and multi-efects units,and i have suceeded in getting the metallica's heavy palm muting sound(well almost),but malmsteen has even more dynamic to his sound.I have an obsession with this particular palm mute sound>First time i heard it in Rising force album i said to my self,i gotta make a sound like this.(Didnt we all?:p)
So far something is missing,dont know what,but i have a suspicion that it may have to do with compression or the punch..
Any suggestions?