Practicing guitar using a compressor

[Stormdrain_Dweller]

I've been doing a fair bit of practice using a compressor, these are the settings i've been using:

threshold: -29.3 dB
knee: 15 dB
ratio: 3.6

It's struck me that using a compressor might be making me get away with playing a bit sloppier by being inconsistent with how hard i hit each note. Sounds better with a compressor but i'm thinking maybe i shouldn't be using it for practicing? Or i'm thinking maybe i should practice with a lower ratio?

 

[beyond dead]

no ditch the comp. use a gain setting that is slightly lower than you are comfortable with. tons of people chase the inflames guitar tone or whatever, but these tones are actually very undergained and played with a steady fretting hand, and a powerfull pick attack

 

[Harry Hughes]

You've answered your own question.
Work on your technique, ditch the comp

 

[Episteme]

Never used a compressor in my life, you're better off practising without one.

 

[BeneGuitar01]

Compressors should be used by sound engineers in live settings and studio settings, never use it as part of your every-day gear. Using a comp while recording will play havoc when tracking and mixing.