{"product_id":"empress-effects-compressor-bass-silver","title":"Empress Effects Compressor Bass (Silver)","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Effects Compressor Bass (Silver)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass Compressor in Silver is a fully analog pedalboard compressor designed by Empress Effects specifically for bass players – with a feature set typical of high-end studio processors in a compact enclosure half the size of the original 2011 Empress Compressor. Standard controls (Ratio, Attack, Release, Mix, Input, Output) are joined by two elements unique to the bass version: a fully variable side-chain high-pass filter (20 Hz – 400 Hz) and a two-position Tone + Colour switch that adds gentle harmonic saturation and tonal shaping. A side-chain send\/return via a 3.5 mm TRS jack enables external control of the detection circuit. Input impedance: 1 MΩ. Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ. THD: below 0.1%. SNR: –101 dB. Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz (–3 dB). Power: 9–18 V DC, 100 mA. Hand-built in Canada. Two-year warranty (four years on registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSide-chain HPF and Tone + Colour – two features without equivalent in standard compressors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side-chain HPF (20 Hz – 400 Hz) excludes low frequencies from the compressor's detection circuit: set to 80–120 Hz, sub-bass and kick energy no longer trigger compression, and the compressor responds primarily to the mid and upper bass frequency range. The result is a full, non-pumping sound under dynamic control – a problem specific to electric bass and upright bass, where sub-bass energy routinely overdrives compressor detectors without such a filter. The 3.5 mm TRS send\/return jack allows an external processor to be inserted into the side-chain path – typical use is removing a pedal tone from the detection signal of an electric bass, or triggering the compressor with a signal from another instrument. Tone + Colour in position 1 adds gentle harmonic distortion with a mid-range cut (warmer, denser character); position 2 provides an upper-mid boost (more presence and articulation). Both positions differ in coloration character – this is not a post-compression equalizer but deliberately added harmonic saturation that changes the tonal character of the compressed signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetering, parallel mix and gain staging flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-segment LED indicators are split into two independent meters: Input (signal level entering the compressor) and Gain Reduction (compression depth) – allowing simultaneous assessment of the compressor's operating point without guessing from the Threshold knob. The Mix control implements parallel compression directly in the pedal: blending the dry and processed signals preserves transients and dynamics while adding the cohesion and density of the compressed signal. Ratio 2:1 is transparent dynamic control; 4:1 covers the standard recording range; 10:1 approaches limiting. Power supply compatibility across 9–18 V DC allows use with high-voltage power supplies, a useful flexibility in many pedalboard configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analog bass compressor with studio-grade controls, stompbox format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 2:1 \/ 4:1 \/ 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Attack and Release controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix (Parallel Blend) – parallel compression in the pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-chain HPF: variable 20 Hz – 400 Hz (excludes sub-bass from detection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-chain Send\/Return: 3.5 mm TRS jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone + Colour: two-position, gentle harmonic saturation + tonal shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput and Gain Reduction metering (multi-segment LED)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 9–18 V DC, 100 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-built in Canada, 2\/4-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: fully analog bass compressor, stompbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 2:1 \/ 4:1 \/ 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack: adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix: Parallel Blend (dry\/wet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-chain HPF: 20 Hz – 400 Hz (variable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-chain I\/O: 3.5 mm TRS (send + return)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone + Colour: 2 positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 1 MΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 2.2 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (–3 dB): 10 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: below 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: –101 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass: true bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 9–18 V DC, centre-negative, 2.1 mm, 100 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure material: die-cast aluminium (Silver Sparkle finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 122 × 66 × 38 mm (enclosure) \/ 122 × 66 × 64 mm (including controls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empress Effects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54021820645713,"sku":"60265","price":285.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/EmpressEffectsCompressorBass_Silver_1.jpg?v=1781183071","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr\/products\/empress-effects-compressor-bass-silver","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}