Detail 01
Die-cast aluminum enclosure
The pedal uses a die-cast aluminum enclosure.
Product detailSKU #1500000395420
Empress EffectsBass Compressor Effects Pedal - Blue Sparkle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Blue Sparkle Bass Compressor puts detailed compression controls and visual input and gain-reduction metering into a pedal format. Separate attack and release controls let you set the response, while the mix knob blends parallel compression. An external sidechain insert and continuously variable sidechain high-pass filter extend control over the sidechain path. The two-position Tone + Colour circuit adds gentle tonal shaping and harmonic distortion when that extra character is wanted.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing compression with independent attack and release settings while monitoring input and gain reduction.
- Blending parallel compression with the mix control instead of using only the compressed signal.
- Using an external sidechain insert and variable sidechain high-pass filter in a bass 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
2.6 × 2.52 × 4.8 inches; 1 lb
Its listed footprint and weight for pedalboard planning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It uses 9V DC negative-tip power through a 2.1 mm barrel connector and consumes approximately 100mA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it offer parallel compression?
Yes. Its mix knob is provided for parallel compression.
02Can I monitor gain reduction?
Yes. The pedal includes gain-reduction metering as well as input metering.
03Is there an external sidechain connection?
Yes. It includes an external sidechain insert.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- (-3dB) 10Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Height Including Controls
- 2.5 inch
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Enclosure Material
- Die-cast aluminum
7 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1M
- Output Impedance
- 2.2k
- Power Consumption
- ~ 100mA
- Power Input Voltage
- 9V DC (Negative tip)
- Output Connector
- 1/4 inch jack
- Input Connector
- 1/4 inch jack
- Power Input Connector
- 2.1 mm barrel connector (Negative tip)
5 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.6 inch x 2.52 inch x 4.8 inch
- Length
- 4.8 inch
- Weight
- 1
- Height Enclosure Only
- 1.5 inch
- Width
- 2.6 inch
1 detailsOther
- Noise
- –101dB
