Noiseless Clean Sustain with Harmonic Distortion
The Pigtronix Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro takes their popular Philosopher’s Tone and packs it into a micro-sized stompbox for bassists. Add subtle peak limiting or infinite clean sustain to every note. Use the Blend control to retain your dry signal's string attack while imparting the compressor's punch and sustain. Then crank the Grit control to mix in bass-optimized harmonic distortion. Whether you plug into an amp or go direct, this pedal injects your bass with a distinctive tonal coloration that attracts attention. The Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro runs on standard 9-volt power and features internal 18-volt power for superior performance with active basses. Complete with true-bypass switching, the Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro will elevate your playing.
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Streamlined 4-knob layout offers incredible control
Dialing in the Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro is a breeze, thanks to its streamlined 4-knob layout. That being said, it enables an impressive level of control. The Volume knob controls your output level. The Sustain knob dials in the amount of compression. The Blend control combines your compressed and uncompressed signals. Finally, the Grit control mixes harmonic distortion into your signal. At Sweetwater, we've found that the Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro delivers everything from subtle peak limiting to near-endless sustain. And best of all, no matter how you set it, the Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro retains the original integrity of your tone.
Pigtronix Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro Pedal Features:
- Opto compressor adds clean sustain to every note you play
- Harmonic distortion adds a distinctive tonal coloration that attracts attention
- Blend control combines your compressed and uncompressed signals
- Grit control mixes bass-optimized harmonic distortion into your signal
- Runs on standard 9-volt power and features internal 18-volt power for superior performance with active basses
- True-bypass switching preserves your tone when the pedal is inactive
- Compact size is perfect for today's loaded pedalboards
