BBE Opto Stomp Optical Compressor Guitar and Bass Pedal

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000K67YC6
• Item model number: OPTO STOMP
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
  

List Price : $179.00
Price : $208.02

Product Description

Players love the optical compressor in the highly acclaimed BBE B-Max bass preamp, so much so that BBE decided to offer the same compressor circuit in a stand-alone foot pedal. Opto Stomp soft-knee design offers transparent control of dynamics and very musical compression reminiscent of the classic designs of the best vintage optical-element compressors of the 50’s and 60’s. Other features include switchable -15dB pad, LED compression indicator, non-slip rubber bottom, easy-access 9v battery compartment and included external power supply.

Product Features

• Volume and Compression controls with a Pad switch
• Hardwire Bypass Switching
• LED Status Indicator
• Easy Access 9V Battery Compartment
• External Power Supply Included (North America Only)

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Customer Reviews

Keep in mind that not all compressors work exactly the same way. Some control volume more by boosting the signal then attenuating it, some add distinctive tonal characteristics. Some have a very noticable hard-knee in the compression curve.
Keeping all that in mind, if you know what this one does, AND YOUR WANT WHAT IT DOES, its a great little piece of equipment.
Although its a stomp-box, it functions more like a studio compressor. By that I mean, its best used strictly to regulate overall volume in a "transparrent" way. If you want to click it on to solo and get boost + ringing sustain + classic stomp-box compressed tone - buy a different one.
If you want to transparrently even out volume of inconsistent pick-ups, if you want to smooth out inconsistent pick attacks, if you want to use different playing techniques without worrying changing volume - its a great choice. Great at the end of your effects chain like a studio compressor, but also handy at the beginning of your chain to improve the performance of any effect that tracks pitch, or is otherwise sensitive to changes in input level.
Sometimes on sale for less than $70. Can't beat that, I feel its worth $99.

This little pedal is really nice if you are looking for a subtle way to help your sound. I play bass, and I use this pedal now all the time, although I may use it for select songs as I learn more about it. If you are looking for a radical makeover in your tone, this is not the pedal for you. If you are looking for the finishing touches to an already nice tone, this is worth looking at. The Amazon price is almost half what it costs on other sites, and if you have Amazon Prime, return shipping is free, so you have nothing to lose by trying it out!

 

BBE Opto Stomp Optical Compressor Guitar and Bass Pedal