Detail 01
Wet/dry blend control
Lets you mix the compressed signal with the uncompressed signal for parallel compression.
Product detailSKU #1500000457575
APITranZformer CMP Compressor Effects Pedal Blue
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
API’s TranZformer CMP puts VCA compression on a pedalboard in a compact metal chassis. Feedback and feedforward modes let guitarists and bassists choose between smoother, vintage-inspired control and a tighter, more precise response. Attack and release settings tailor how the compression follows each note, while the wet/dry control makes parallel compression possible. Its transformer output is designed to add harmonic richness, and buffered bypass keeps the signal path active when the effect is off. It runs from a standard 9V supply.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing compression response around guitar or bass technique with adjustable attack and release.
- Blending compressed and uncompressed signal paths when parallel compression is wanted.
- Switching between smoother feedback compression and tighter feedforward control in one pedalboard setup.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Feedback and feedforward modes
Provides two selectable approaches to dynamic control: smoother vintage-inspired feedback or more precise feedforward response.
Detail 03
Transformer output
Adds harmonic richness to the output.
Detail 04
Standard 9V power
Works with standard 9V power supplies.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires a standard 9V power supply.
- 02The pedal weighs 1.74; no unit is specified.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use parallel compression with the TranZformer CMP?
Yes. Its wet/dry blend control mixes compressed and uncompressed signal.
02What compression modes does it offer?
It has selectable feedback and feedforward compression styles.
03Does it work with guitar and bass?
Yes. It is presented for both guitarists and bassists.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.74
