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Ashdown VELVET COMPRESSOR

Description

Essential Information About the Ashdown Engineering Velvet Compressor Pedal

  • Studio-grade bass compression with a unique "Compact" control that simultaneously adjusts threshold, ratio, and gain for ultra-fast settings.
  • Tri-color input VU meter (white/blue/red) to dial in the ideal level and maintain volume balance via "Input" and "Output".
  • 18 V power supply for huge headroom, minimal background noise, and preserved dynamics, with true bypass.
  • Designed and manufactured in the UK (PRO FX series) in a robust steel enclosure with Neutrik jacks.

The Signature Compressor of the PRO FX Series

Specializing in solutions for bassists, Ashdown presents the Velvet Compressor, a modern compressor designed for clarity and the "silkiness" of your tone. Integrated into the PRO FX series, it benefits from an 18 V power supply to offer superior dynamic range, exemplary signal-to-noise ratio, and premium construction built to last for years.

For Which Bassist and In What Contexts?

Ideal for the demanding beginner to the pro, it suits pop, rock, funk, gospel, metal, or session styles. In the studio, it stabilizes transients and extends sustain; on stage, it evens out playing without squashing the attack, whether you play fingerstyle, with a pick, or slap. Its simple operation makes it a reliable companion on any pedalboard.

Smart Features and Controls

First set the "Input" using the three-color indicator (the light blue zone is ideal), then adjust "Output" to maintain the same volume with the pedal on/off. The "Compact" potentiometer condenses key parameters (threshold/ratio/gain) while attack and release are automatically optimized to follow your signal. The true bypass footswitch, Neutrik connectors, anodized faceplate, and iconic sapphire LED complete a road-ready hardware.

The Sound

Transparent and musical, the Velvet's compression respects the low end, articulation, and dynamics of your instrument. You get a sense of string-to-string uniformity, increased sustain, and a stronger presence in the mix, without pumping or loss of definition thanks to the 18 V headroom. Add a bit of "Compact" to smooth peaks, or turn it up for a solid, consistent studio-level output.

Technical Specifications

General

  • Category: Bass compressor
  • Format: Pedal
  • Technology: Analog
  • True bypass
  • Weight: 0.60 kg
  • Dimensions: 64 x 108 x 121 mm

Controls

  • Potentiometers: "Input", "Compact" (compressor), "Output"
  • 3-color input level indicator: white / blue / red
  • Attack and release times: optimized and preset

Construction and Connectivity

  • Steel enclosure with anodized faceplate
  • Inputs: Jack
  • Outputs: Jack
  • Connectors: Neutrik jacks
  • Manufactured in the UK (Ashdown PRO FX series)

Included Accessories

  • 18 V power supply not included

Power Consumption

  • Required voltage: DC 18 V (isolated linear power supply recommended)
  • Consumption: not specified
Brand reference number: MAS VELVET-COMP-UK
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