Donner Compressor Pedal, Ultimate Comp 2 Modes Compression Effect Pedal Pure Analog for Electric Guitar and Bass True Bypass

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Compression will keep your signal hot and free from distortion or clipping, ensuring that you have a clear and even bass tone. At the end of the day, a compressor will make your playing sound fuller, smoother, more even, and more professional. The Xotic SP Compressor mini pedal is an analog compressor based on the Ross circuit, which enhances the subtle notes and discreetly smooths the peaks. It is one of the higher-end compressor pedals with a natural, warm sound. A surprisingly subtle, great-sounding compressor. Best for a spanky sound, not so much for sustain. Works well for country, blues, funk, and jazz rhythm tones. Furthermore, the pedal also features a switch located between the LEVEL and TONE knobs used to toggle between two different modes: NORMAL, and TREBLE. Switching to the TREBLE mode will add a little more high-end to your sound. Similar to the Mooer Yellow Comp, with controls for the amount of compression, EQ, and output volume. Small, and well-built for a budget model. Equally at home for rhythms or leads.

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Target Customer: This is a lot of pedal for the price. It has a good assortment of usable compression settings, though it can get noisy at higher compression ratios that require you to turn up the make-up gain. It would be a good fit for the bass player who wants a little compression in his setup that doesn’t break the bank.The Ultimate Comp weighs around 8.12 oz (230 g) with dimensions of 1.6” (4.2 cm), 3.7” (9.35 cm), 2” (5.2 cm), just like the rest of the Donner mini pedal series. It is highly portable, which is good if you have a crowded pedal setup. The Donner Ultimate Comp has two small knobs, Level and Tone, and a larger knob to set the Comp parameter. As I mentioned, there is also a toggle switch to select between Normal and Treble modes. First, we will discuss the knob parameters for those unfamiliar with the settings. 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. The pedal features three adjustment knobs for level, tone, and compressor, along with a 2-way tone switch which you can switch between normal and treble modes. Furthermore, there is a True Bypass button that lets you turn on and off the compressing effect. Finally, there is a LED indicator that shows you if the pedal is engaged or not.

Donner Ultimate Comp - Review of Compressor Effect Pedal

A compressor should usually be among the first pedals in your signal chain, but it can also be placed further down the signal path when employed to smooth out the differences in volume created by effects that alter your dynamic range, like with auto-wah or synth pedals. This is how it levels out your playing dynamics and should help you stay on a volume where your playing is heard while not overpowering the other instruments in the mix. Having a comp pedal for every performance is a great idea to keep your playing and mix with the rest of the band consistent. Donner is known for producing well-made clones of popular pedals. After some research I wasn’t able to find out what pedal the Ultimate Comp was based on. Thanks to its 3-way intensity switch and blend control knob, the Xotic SP Compressor outruns the Donner Ultimate Comp in terms of versatility. Its performance is also better than the Donner pedal and blends the enhancements to your tone much better.The MXR Dyna Comp is one of the most popular compressor pedals among guitarists, along with the Boss CS-3. It is a very old model that hit the markets around the ‘70s and shaped the world of compressor pedals with its great sound, performance, and versatility. So this shows that it is one of the greatest compressor pedals; otherwise, it would not be able to survive that many years on the modern market. Finally, since compression works by reducing the level of the signal, another useful feature is the “ Volume” (or “ Level“) knob, placed after the compression, which allows bringing the volume to its original, pre-compression level (or above it, working as a clean boost). A unique pedal inspired to the Orange Squeezer casting an incredibly small footprint and internal trimmers for subtle controls. Great for super-squishy, funky tones. Even when dialing in subtle settings, it’s a fairly obvious sound.

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It does not entirely remove the dynamics of your playing, yet it can properly boost or attenuate notes with deviating volumes. The Ultimate Comp guitar effect pedal performs well in any setting and allows you to find the sweet spot by spending time with the controls. Just like the related products and mini pedals from the brand, the Donner Ultimate Comp will give you more than what you pay for in terms of performance and sound. The compression effect of the pedal is excellent and sounds really natural. This means that it will not flatten the dynamics of your playing entirely but balances it properly with boosting or softening the notes wherever necessary. It also gives the user a wide range of control with its adjustment knobs to find the sweet spot for any setting. Without a doubt, the users get more than what they pay for in terms of versatility, ease of use, and sound quality. The level knob lets you adjust the output volume, while the tone knob is for adjusting the brightness of the tone. Fİnally, the biggest knob on the control panel, the comp knob, is used to adjust the compression effect intensity. Each knob gives you a wide range of adjustment possibilities.

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The 9V DC input gets internally converted to 18V, this ensures that you never run out of headroom and prevents distortion artifacts from high output basses. It also displays the amount of compression applied at all times through the use of a bright and easy to read 16 segment gain reduction indicator. It also has great build quality for the price and features useful additions such as a toggle switch for Normal and Treble mode, three parameter knobs, and true-bypass so that guitarists won’t have to worry about their tone being affected. Key Specs: The Opto Comp is a straightforward optical compressor. It has 3 controls: Compression ranging from 1:1 to 10:1, Release ranging from 75ms to 600ms, and Output Level to set the amount of make-up gain. It can be used as a clean boost that adds a little warmth to your tone. It features a true bypass circuit and has a gain reduction LED that makes it easy to visually confirm how much compression you get while playing. The Opto Comp can be used with guitars or keyboards, not just the bass guitar. It can be powered either with a 9V battery or 9V standard PSU.