The Half Day Compressor from Summer School Electronics is a Ross-style compressor that boasts some modern amenities for today’s players. This compressor will level out your playing preventing any volume spikes while playing and raising any notes that are softer than the desired level for a smooth compressed sound.
The Half Day Compressor takes the topology of the Ross-style compression and features a selectable input capacitance that will either allow more bass-friendly frequencies for lower-tuned instruments or cut them for a more traditional guitar compression. It also incorporates a tilt-EQ that acts as a high-pass and low-pass filter to further dial in the desired effect. After the compression circuit, it offers a boost that makes it the perfect pedal for guitar solos. This boost allows the player to get that “squashed” tone without the perceived volume drops of most compressors.
Each pedal offers the following features:
- Easy to use controls: Volume, Fuzz and Tone
- Handbuilt in Syracuse, NY
- Lifetime warranty
- True bypass on/off switch
- 9-volt operation and standard DC input
The Half Day Compressor is available at Summer School Electronics dealers, at a street price of $164.99.
For more information, please visit summerschoolelectronics.com.
Summer School Electronics Half Day Compressor
The new EHX Pico Platform is designed to offer studio-style compression and limiting to any pedalboard with advanced controls and options for a wide array of dynamic control.
Carrying with it the same studio-style compression of the full-sized Platform Stereo Compressor, this diminutive dynamics controller is designed to be strong enough to level off any signal from any audio source.
The Pico Platform’s strength lies in its flexibility to footprint ratio. Coming in Electro-Harmonix’s smallest chassis yet, the Pico Platform features two main operating modes, Compressor mode and Limiter mode. In Compressor mode, the compression ratio is adjustable for dialing in more subtle and sweet signal smoothing. In Limiter mode, this ratio is maxed out for a more extreme squash useful for limiting peaks and adding girth by raising lower signal levels.
These two modes are complemented by a simple 4-knob design for nearly limitless adjustment. SUSTAIN controls the compression ratio in Compressor mode or the threshold level in Limiter mode. The ATTACK knob sets the amount of time delay before the compressor/limiter is activated and adjusts how much signal attack you experience. BLEND allows for a perfect balance between dry and compressed signal giving a more natural feel with enhanced sustain and tonal richness. VOLUME adjusts the output level for sitting perfectly in a mix. Additionally, the Pico Platform also features SOFT / HARD Compression Knees which can be selected for more subtle or dramatic compression styles, respectively.
Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform Compressor / Limiter Pedal (EHX Demo by JON SKIBIC)
The new EHX Pico Platform Compressor / Limiter pedal comes equipped with an EHX 9V power supply, is available now and features a U.S. Street Price of $119.00.
For more information, please visit ehx.com.
The Compressor is a studio-grade optical compressor for your pedalboard, with a single Compress knob for controlling compression/attack, an output Volume knob, and a specialized Tone knob that makes it easy to get the perfect sound for your guitar or bass.
The Tone knob offers dual functionality: at 12 o’clock noon setting the effect is flat. Turning the knob to the right rolls off some highs and brings out mids and lows, making the pedal sound warmer and beefier. Turning the knob to the left of 12 o’clock brings up higher frequencies for a brighter, airier tone.
The Compressor pedal’s key ingredient: a Blend knob that allows you to find the ideal balance between the compressed and uncompressed signals. You can dial in a compressed tone that is rich with overtones and thickness while retaining your original signal for punchy, responsive note attack.
Shnobel Tone’s Compressor includes these features:
- Four knobs: Volume, Compress, Blend, and Tone controls
- Studio-grade optical compression in an easy-to-use pedal
- True bypass foot switch
- Top-mounted power and in/out jacks
- Hand-built with through-hole components
- Standard 9v center negative power – no battery compartment
Shnobel Tone’s Compressor has a suggested retail price and MAP of $279.
For more information, please visit shnobeltone.com.