A compressor pedal with studio-quality API tone control.
The API TranZformer CMP compressor effects pedal brings studio-quality compression directly to your pedalboard, delivering the unmistakable API sound in a compact and rugged design. Built on API's legendary VCA-type compressor circuit, this pedal ensures precise and musical dynamic control, making it a standout tool for guitarists and bassists who demand professional performance. With features like adjustable attack and release times, a wet/dry blend control, and selectable "feedback" and "feedforward" compression styles, this pedal offers unparalleled tonal flexibility. The addition of a transformer output enhances the harmonic richness, ensuring your tone remains vibrant and full. Designed to run on standard 9V power supplies, the API TranZformer CMP combines portability with performance, offering an essential tool for any musician's signal chain.
Selectable Compression Styles for Dynamic Control
This pedal features two selectable compression styles—feedback and feedforward—offering versatility in how it shapes your dynamics. The feedback style delivers a smooth, vintage-inspired compression ideal for subtle tone shaping, while the feedforward mode provides modern, precise compression for tighter control. This dual-mode design allows players to tailor the response to their unique playing style, ensuring that the pedal adapts seamlessly to both subtle and aggressive applications. The selectable modes provide a tangible benefit for musicians seeking tonal precision and dynamic clarity in their sound.
Wet/Dry Blend for Parallel Compression
With its wet/dry blend control, this compressor pedal enables parallel compression, allowing you to retain the natural attack and dynamics of your playing while adding compressed sustain and punch. This feature is particularly useful for preserving articulation in complex chord voicings or fast passages. By blending uncompressed and compressed signals to taste, you can achieve a balanced tone that stands out in any mix. This control enhances the pedal's usability, making it a powerful tool for both live and studio applications.
Adjustable Attack and Release for Tonal Precision
The adjustable attack and release settings on this pedal provide precise control over how the compression reacts to your playing. Slower attack times maintain the natural transients of your notes, while faster attack settings create a tighter, more controlled response. Similarly, the release time can be adjusted to suit the sustain and decay characteristics of your instrument. These customizable parameters allow players to fine-tune their compression, ensuring a sound that complements their technique and musical context.
Durable Design for Long-Term Reliability
Constructed with a robust metal chassis, this pedal is built to withstand the demands of life on the road. The high-quality components ensure consistent performance, while the buffered bypass switch maintains signal integrity when the pedal is not engaged. Compact enough to fit seamlessly onto any pedalboard, this model also features a transformer output for enhanced tonal characteristics. The durable design ensures that this compressor pedal will be a reliable part of your rig for years to come.
Studio-Grade Compression at Your Feet
The API TranZformer CMP compressor effects pedal delivers professional-level compression in a format designed for gigging musicians and studio enthusiasts alike. With features like selectable compression modes, wet/dry blend control and adjustable attack and release, this pedal provides the tools to craft a polished and dynamic sound. Whether you're refining your tone for live performances or dialing in nuanced studio tracks, this pedal offers unmatched versatility and performance.