The comp is versatile and has interactive/responsive controls. Think smooth compression action and warmth (but not dark). Consider the Darkglass bass compressor if you don’t agree with Compressore’s size and awkward power requirements. I could even wrench chiming harmonics with max sustain and slow compression speed on a GWB1005 bass guitar. The pedal isn’t low-noise though and there is a loss of dynamics with aggressive compression. From the large knobs to the circuits and the metal enclosure, the build quality of the Cali76 bass compressor is par excellence. Bottom Line: The Studio Bass offers a lot of value for its price. It sounds great, with a good assortment of usable tones under its belt, it’s very quiet during operation, and comes with a few nice extras in the box.

Markbass Compressore gets second preference among the top compressor pedals. It adds ‘bigness’ and spatial depth thanks to the tube in the circuit.First and foremost, as the name suggests, the M76 is styled after the classic 1176 studio compressor, and this pedal in fact features the exact same controls that you would find on an 1176, including its 4 different ratio selections (although sadly it doesn’t appear that you can use the “all buttons in” mode). While the Keeley compressor is somewhat designed to act as a utility for your overall guitar tone, it’s a great enhancer for all of your other effects. 5. Xotic SP Here are a few things that go against the Cali76 bass compressor: It’s not the best pedal for clinical or surgical precision. And the jewel lamp LED is pretty but not detailed or responsive. The Aguilar Comp is a four-knob bass compression pedal with a one of its kind Trans Linear Control (TLC) compression circuit. The TLC is proprietary but similar to a VCA compressor pedal.

First and foremost, we are guitarists, and we want other players to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set, ease of use and durability to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best bass compressors on the market right now. This control also affects the way the release time works in the pedal, so you can also use it creatively with whatever type of guitar you are using for another compression flavor if you want. Compared to the transparent M87 or warm Compressore, Super Symmetry is darker and fatter. The Empress has better highs and clarity, while the SS has fuller lows. The LED meter is great feature that lets you know the level of input that needs to be dialled in. It also shows you when the compression is occurring, and how much compression is there. This is a great addition to the M87 that really solidifies it as a high-end bass compressor pedal. Input level– The input level determines the level of the signal going into the compressor circuit. The input level also influences how the compressor will react(the threshold being dependent on the volume of the signal). High input levels will make the compressor hit the threshold sooner.

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Walrus Audio has been making a bunch of really cool effects for the last couple of years, and the Deep Six is no exception. This pedal aims to replicate how a studio-style 1176 compressor would affect your bass signal, with some added clarity on that precious low end. It’s incredibly musical and very versatile, plus it’s built like a tank, so it’s impressively road-worthy.