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Dreadbox Kinematic VCA-Based Compressor Pedal – £169 New

£169.00

The Dreadbox Kinematic VCA-Based Compressor Pedal is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for £169 + Delivery. Read More >

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Description

The Dreadbox Kinematic VCA-Based Compressor Pedal is In stock available now for fast UK delivery online for £169 + Delivery. This excellent piece of kit is manufactured by Dreadbox and in New condition and comes with a great warranty.

Greek synth wizards Dreadbox have taken their first step into the realm of effects pedals, with their retro-styled Lethargy, Darkness & Kinematic stompboxes!

The Kinematic is a VCA-based compressor and envelope filter suitable for guitars, basses, synthesisers and even drum machines — with eurorack patch compatibility too. Embellishing your tones with vintage-esque analogue squeeze, the Dreadbox Kinematic's built-in overdrive circuit also allows you to dramatically distort any dry or anaemic-sounding signal with saturated, hair-raising gain!

Key Features

  • Fully-analogue, VCA-based compressor with band-boost filter and extreme compression ratio.
  • Envelope filter and low-pass filter with slow envelope curve.
  • Post-diode overdrive circuit adds musical grit to any instrument signal.
  • Level boost — up to +18dB on tap!
  • 3 patch points make this unit perfect for modular synth fans.

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Specifications

  • Circuit: Analogue
  • Bypass: CMOS
  • Audio: Mono
  • Power: 9VDC (center pin negative, 2.1mm)
  • Current Draw: 85mA
  • Dimensions (cm): 14 x 10 x 5.6

Inputs & Outputs

  • In/Out: TS unbalanced 6.4mm jack
  • Filter/Level/EG Out: 3.5mm mini jack

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Compressor

A compressor is a type of guitar effect that reduces the dynamic range of the guitar signal by attenuating the louder parts while boosting the quieter ones. This results in a more consistent and even sound, with a smoother overall volume level. Compressors are used to even out the differences in volume between different notes or chords, making them sound more uniform and polished.

Compressor pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as threshold (the level at which compression starts), ratio (the amount of compression applied), attack (how quickly compression is applied), and release (how quickly compression is released). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can tailor the compression effect to suit their playing style and musical preferences.

Compressors are commonly used in a wide range of musical genres, including rock, blues, country, and funk, to enhance sustain, control dynamics, and add punch to guitar tones. They are particularly useful for achieving a consistent and professional sound in both live performances and studio recordings. Popular compressor pedal models include the MXR Dyna Comp, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, and Keeley Compressor Plus.

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