Empress Effects Bass Compressor – Silver Sparkle

An analogue FET compressor voiced for bass and extended-range instruments. Blend in your dry signal for parallel compression and use the variable sidechain filter to keep strong low notes from driving the compression too hard.

Features and specifications

• 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratios with independent attack and release
• Input and gain-reduction meters, plus a dry/compressed mix control
• Variable 20–400 Hz sidechain high-pass filter and external sidechain insert
• Tone + Colour switch for two EQ and harmonic colour settings
• Requires 9 V DC centre-negative power, approximately 100 mA.