Chase Bliss Clean: Revolutionary Compression
Chase Bliss Clean offers Dual-Stage Analog Compression with Digital control
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Chase Bliss Audio is known for creating innovative and highly experimental guitar pedals. It has just unveiled its latest creation, the Clean Creative Compressor Pedal.
Chase Bliss Clean
The Chase Bliss Clean pedal aims to redefine the concept of clean compression, offering musicians a level of control and versatility previously unseen in this category.
Joel Korte is a mad genius and the modern-day Willy Wonka of effects pedals. Combining analog circuits with extreme digital control (via DIP switches) and the Clean Creative Compressor could be genius!
If you find compression confusing, don’t worry; this pedal is still worth checking out. I highly recommend the demo video for an overview of its capabilities.
Dual-Stage Compression
At the heart of Clean lies its dual-stage compression circuit, designed to provide both studio-grade sound quality and a host of creative features. The pedal’s 100% analog signal path ensures a warm, organic tone, while its true stereo I/O makes it ideal for both recording and live performance.
From Sag to Organic Instability
One of Clean’s standout features is its ability to go beyond traditional compression. Musicians can explore tube-like sag, interact with a dynamic EQ, or even introduce organic instability through physical modeling.
The pedal’s two swell modes offer a softer, more expressive sound, making it perfect for creating ambient textures or adding a touch of warmth to clean tones.
Punch
For those seeking a more aggressive sound, Clean’s parallel punch feature allows users to dial up the dry blend for bass and drum-friendly compression. The sidechain input enables pumping and pulsing in time, while the Dusty mode adds a touch of grit and bite.
Beyond its creative capabilities, Clean is also a highly sophisticated compressor. Each stereo channel includes both a compressor and a limiter, providing two stages of natural and musical compression. Other features include adaptive attack and release, emphasis filters, and a noise gate.
Users can turn the limiter into an overdrive, the compression into modulation, or even gate the input between notes. Clean also features advanced connectivity, including MIDI, CV, and Expression control, as well as presets and internal modulation of its knobs.
Verdict
With its innovative features, exceptional sound quality, and versatility, the Chase Bliss Clean Creative Compressor Pedal is set to become a must-have for musicians seeking to push the boundaries of clean compression. However, if you were already confused by compression, you may find this new Chase Bliss pedal hard work.
Chase Bliss Clean preorders are open now, and the first pedals should start shipping on 1 November.
MSRP – EUR 469
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