Empress Bass Compressor Silver Sparkle

Empress Effects Bass Compressor – Analog FET Compressor for Bass with Parallel Compression and “Tone + Colour” Circuit

Specifically designed for bass players and extended-range instruments, the Bass Compressor offers a transparent analog signal path with powerful tone-shaping capabilities and enhanced low-frequency handling down to 10Hz — all in a compact format.

✅ Voiced for bass with full-range 10Hz–20kHz response
✅ All-analog FET signal path with selectable 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1 ratios
✅ Mix knob for parallel compression (New York style)
✅ Independent Attack and Release controls
✅ “Tone + Colour” switch with 3 modes: Flat / Mid Cut / Upper-Mid Boost + harmonic distortion
✅ TRS sidechain input with variable high-pass filter (20–400 Hz)
✅ Separate LED meters for input and gain reduction
✅ True Bypass
✅ Available in Blue Sparkle and Silver Sparkle finishes
✅ Handmade in Canada

Controls:
• Ratio: 2:1, 4:1, 10:1
• Attack – compression onset speed
• Release – recovery time
• Mix – blend of dry and compressed signals
• Input / Output Gain
• Tone + Colour switch:
 – Flat
 – Mid Cut (500 Hz)
 – Upper-Mid Boost (2 kHz) with added harmonics
• Sidechain TRS input with adjustable HPF (20–400 Hz)

Specifications:
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 2.2 kΩ
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz
• Distortion: <0.1%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 101 dB
• Power Supply: 9V DC (center-negative)
• Current Draw: ~100 mA
• I/O: 6.3 mm (1/4")
• Dimensions: 12.2 × 6.6 × 3.8 cm / 4.8 × 2.6 × 1.5 in
• Weight: ~450 g / 1 lb
• Enclosure: Die-cast aluminum
• Made in Canada