Description

Squish-a-da-Bass! DOD FX82 Bass compressor for only $99!

The DOD FX82 Bass Compressor is a dynamic processing pedal designed specifically for bass players. It is part of DOD’s FX series, which was popular during the late 1980s and 1990s. The FX82 helps smooth out volume inconsistencies in playing, giving bassists more control over their dynamics while enhancing sustain and attack. The pedal is easy to use, durable, and designed to meet the needs of bassists in live and studio settings.

Key Features:

  • Compressor for Bass: The FX82 is tailored for bass guitar, helping to even out volume levels across different playing styles (fingerpicking, slapping, etc.). It ensures that the bass notes remain consistent in the mix, even during dynamic shifts.
  • Three Knob Control:
    • Level: Adjusts the overall output level of the compressed signal, allowing players to match the compressed volume to their unprocessed sound.
    • Sensitivity: Controls the threshold at which compression begins to kick in. Lower sensitivity allows for lighter compression, while higher settings engage compression more aggressively.
    • Compression: Controls the amount of compression applied to the signal, determining how “squashed” or controlled the sound becomes. Higher compression settings reduce dynamic range, while lower settings maintain more natural dynamics.
  • Transparent Compression: The FX82 is known for providing a transparent and natural compression, allowing the bass guitar to maintain its fundamental tone while controlling peaks and enhancing sustain.
  • Enhances Sustain: In addition to leveling dynamics, the FX82 helps increase sustain, making it useful for both live performance and studio recording where longer, even bass notes are needed.
  • Durable Build: Like other DOD pedals from this era, the FX82 is housed in a sturdy metal chassis, ensuring it can handle the rigors of live performance. Its simple design makes it easy to dial in the desired compression effect.

Sound Profile:

  • Smooth Compression: The FX82 is known for providing smooth and natural compression without overly coloring the tone of the bass. It helps tame peaks, giving a more consistent sound across various playing styles.
  • Versatile Use: Whether you’re playing funk, jazz, rock, or metal, the FX82 can be adjusted to enhance dynamics and tone, making it a valuable tool for bass players across genres.

Applications:

  • Live Performance: The FX82 is excellent for keeping bass levels consistent in live performances, ensuring that each note cuts through the mix without distortion or clipping.
  • Studio Recording: In the studio, the pedal is useful for controlling dynamics during recording sessions, providing engineers with a clean, balanced bass track that sits well in the mix.

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