Orange King comp

Description

The Orange Amps King Comp is a low-noise, Class A VCA compressor pedal, bringing studio-grade dynamics to your pedalboard. From the gentlest squeeze to pronounced sustain, it enhances tone with clarity and warmth without losing touch sensitivity. Perfect for polishing a clean tone and smoothing out single-note lines for both guitar and bass. Adjustable attack and release controls allow you to sculpt the sound to perfection, meaning whether you're looking for subtle polishing or intense compression, the King Comp delivers precise dynamic control with a musical feel that responds like a great amplifier.

Class A VCA Compression:

At the core of the King Comp is a Class A VCA compression circuit, delivering precise dynamics with a warm, natural sound. Unlike many compressors that flatten your tone, the King Comp enhances it, adding sustain and definition, while maintaining touch sensitivity. It’s a studio-style circuit designed for guitarists and bassists, built for the stage and voiced to sound musical at any setting.

Attack and Release:

Attack and Release controls are rare on compressor pedals but extremely useful. Faster attack times compress the start of the note quicker, while slower attack times add punch and impact, as the compression reacts to the tail of the note. Fast release times offer a higher perceived volume along with more transparent compression, while slower release times create a smoother, warmer sound envelope.

Buffered Bypass:

The King Comp features a high-quality buffered bypass, ensuring your signal remains strong and consistent even when the pedal is off. This is particularly useful in large pedalboards or with long cable runs, where passive true bypass pedals can cause tone loss, especially in the high frequencies. The buffer maintains clarity throughout your signal chain, preserving a powerful and defined sound. A subtle but important detail, making the King Comp reliably an always-on part of your rig.

High Headroom Power:

The King Comp is directly powered with an external 18V DC supply, providing greater headroom and clarity. This makes it especially useful with hot pickups, basses, or more complex pedalboards. The external 18V power maximizes dynamic range, reduces compression artifacts, and provides the most open, transparent version of your instrument's tone. Designed for players who demand the cleanest, most responsive performance from their compressor.

• VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) compressor pedal.
• Controls: Volume, Compression, Attack, and Release.
• LED indicator: blue/pink.
• Power supply: 18V DC.