Xotic SP compressor effects pedal
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0019-6029 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
For many guitarists, the legendary Ross compressor remains the standard. It won't surprise you to learn, therefore, that many manufacturers have tried to emulate the sound of this classic. Rather than simply trying to emulate the sound, however, Xotic decided to use the same technique too. By using an OTA (operational transconductance amplifier), Xotic's SP uses the same compression technique as Ross. The pedal itself is extremely compact and features a very useful Blend control.
Xotic SP: small and versatile
At first glance, the Xotic SP compressor doesn't look particularly special. Looks can be deceiving, though. In total, there are no less than seven different parameters for you to play with. Set beyond 12 o'clock, the volume control adds extra boost to your signal. With the blend control, you can adjust the ratio between the dry and compressed signal.
Together with the internal switches, this gives you a compressor that is just as good at delivering a classic country twang as it is at compressing or boosting your lead sound with unprecedented sustain.
Xotic SP: internal switches
Contained in SP compressor's robust housing are four extra mini switches known as dip switches. Switches 1 and 2 are for the attack and release parameters, while 3 turns the high cut filter on and off. The fourth switch, known as Pad, lets you decide whether to send your guitar's signal with or without padding. This is a handy option for high-output instruments to prevent any unwanted distortion. Placing these switches on the bottom eliminates the chance that they will be changed accidentally during your performance.
Specifications
Product features
| Adapter included | no |
|---|---|
| Centre positive/negative | centre negative |
| Mini pedal | yes |
| True bypass | yes |
| Power supply plug | barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter) |
| Type of dynamic effect | compressor |
| Can be powered by battery | yes |
| Voltage | 9 V |
| Equipped with tube | no |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 500 gr |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 14,0 x 8,0 x 7,0 cm |
Reviews from other countries
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Ondanks de verrassend goede sound van de mooer, toch gekozen voor de xotic sp compressor.
Het blijft altijd lastig sound te beschrijven, maar mijn clean tone kwam meer tot leven en kreeg een extra sprankel zonder schel te worden. Ik moet de interne switches nog verder onderzoeken. Ik heb de dag erna gelijk een optreden ermee gespeeld en al mijn pedalen klonken beter erdoor. (De compressor staat als eerste in mijn chain en altijd aan) Ook geen last van noise of hum.
In de beschrijving van bax zie je niet terug dat het pedaal ook op 18 volt werkt. (Kun je ze niet kwalijk nemen, zelfs xotic zegt er niks over in de productomschrijving.) Maar xotic noemt bij hun voltage doubler dat de sp compressor wel degelijk op 18 volt kan draaien. Mijn truetone cs7 heeft een 18 volt aansluiting en toen ik deze erop aansloot klonk het nog beter. Draai je hem op 9 volt? Dan heb je een hele goede compressor, maar 18 volt geeft hem net nog wat extras, een nog rijkere sound. Verder een heel gevarieerd pedaal door de blend knop en interne switches. Krap in het budget? Mooer yellow comp is een zeer goede keus. Maar als je budget het toestaat zou ik zeker deze aanraden.
Online doet bax het erg goed, maar de winkel is ook erg leuk! Heel vriendelijk en enthousiast personeel.
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