{"product_id":"empress-effects-compressor-bass-blue","title":"Empress Effects Compressor Bass (Blue)","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Effects Compressor Bass (Blue)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass Compressor in Blue is electronically and functionally identical to the Silver version – the only difference between the two is the Blue Sparkle enclosure finish in place of Silver Sparkle. The full feature set includes a fully analog signal path, three compression ratios (2:1, 4:1, 10:1), independent Attack and Release controls, a Mix knob for parallel compression, a 3.5 mm TRS side-chain send\/return, a fully variable side-chain high-pass filter (20 Hz – 400 Hz), and a two-position Tone + Colour switch adding gentle harmonic saturation. Multi-segment LED indicators measure input signal level and gain reduction depth independently. 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 – designed specifically for bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side-chain HPF (20 Hz – 400 Hz) excludes low frequencies from the detection circuit: the compressor stops responding to sub-bass and kick energy and focuses exclusively on the mid and upper bass frequency range. This eliminates the pumping and loss of low-end definition common with compressors lacking a side-chain filter when playing electric bass or upright bass. The 3.5 mm TRS jack allows an external processor to be inserted into the detection path – for example, filtering a specific frequency or triggering compression from a separate source signal. Tone + Colour position 1 adds gentle harmonic distortion with a mid-range cut, producing a warmer, denser character; position 2 provides an upper-mid boost for more presence and articulation. The Mix knob implements parallel compression directly in the pedal without requiring a separate splitter branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetering and configuration flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent multi-segment LED meters – Input and Gain Reduction – allow simultaneous monitoring of input signal level and compression depth, eliminating guesswork when setting the Threshold. Ratio 2:1 covers transparent dynamic cohesion, 4:1 handles standard recording and live work, and 10:1 approaches limiting. The wide power supply range of 9–18 V DC allows use with various pedalboard power supplies. The 122×66 mm enclosure occupies half the pedalboard space of the original 2011 Empress Compressor. True bypass ensures complete transparency when disengaged.\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\u003eElectronically identical to the Silver version – difference is enclosure colour only (Blue Sparkle)\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\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\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 (Blue 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":54021820121425,"sku":"60263","price":285.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/EmpressEffectsCompressorBass_Blue_1.jpg?v=1781183086","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/empress-effects-compressor-bass-blue","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}