Essential Information About the King Comp Pedal
- Class A VCA Compressor with very low noise for studio-quality dynamics on your pedalboard.
- Wide range: from subtle "squish" to pronounced sustain, while maintaining touch sensitivity.
- Attack and release controls to shape transients, envelope, and note fluidity.
- Versatile for guitar and bass: tightens cleans, smooths melodic lines, and evens out grooves.
From Studio to Pedalboard: The Spirit of VCA Compressors
Born from the tradition of VCA compressors prized in studios for their precision and low noise, the King Comp transfers these strengths into a pedal format. It features the typical fast response and consistency of a VCA, ideal for controlling peaks without squashing the playing, with a musicality reminiscent of a great amplifier's response.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The King Comp is aimed at guitarists and bassists seeking a refined, modern, and controlled sound. Funk and country players will appreciate the snappy attack and the characteristic "snap" of chicken-pickin'. Rock, pop, and indie benefit from even sustain and clearer arpeggios. In the studio, it aids mix placement; on stage, it stabilizes your level and feel underfoot. Its simplicity with 4 controls makes it an excellent
always-on pedal as well as a tool for targeted shaping.
Controls and Practical Features
Four straightforward controls shape the experience:
Volume for output level and gain compensation,
Compression for the amount of effect,
Attack to manage transient bite, and
Release to set recovery and sustain length. The straightforward connectivity (one 6.35mm Jack input and one 6.35mm Jack output) integrates easily into any pedalboard, and the compact format is simple to power and position at the front of the chain or after your drives depending on the desired result.
Sound Character
Transparent yet warm, the pedal respects your pickups' tone while adding
body,
definition, and a more "glued" playing feel under the fingers. Short attack times tighten funk strummings and tame aggressive picking; slower attacks let the pick breathe for a more organic punch. On the release side, faster settings favor clarity and articulation, while slower releases provide a soft, singing
bloom on sustained notes. On bass, the low end remains firm and even, without unwanted pumping.
Technical Specifications
Type
- Class A VCA compression pedal
Controls
- Volume
- Compression
- Attack
- Release
Connections
- 1 x 6.35mm Jack input
- 1 x 6.35mm Jack output
Dimensions and Weight
- 95 x 70 x 130 mm
- Weight: 420 g
Included Accessories
- Box and documentation
- Power supply: not included (AC adapter required)
- Patch cables: not included
Power Consumption
- Required supply voltage: not specified by the manufacturer
- Consumption: not specified (mA)
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