The OrangeΒ Kongpressor is an Analogue Class A Compressor Pedal. Buy online today from Merchant City Music. We have a fast UK delivery service. Alternatively, pop in and see us in our Glasgow shop.
The Orange Kongpressor pedal includes a vactrol VTL5C3 optocoupler for classic compressor sounds.
The Orange Kongpressor is an analogue Class A compression pedal which adds an organic three dimensional quality to any rig. The pedal takes its inspiration from some of the worldβs most iconic vintage optical studio units, employing a re-issue of the famous vactrol VTL5C3 optocoupler that was responsible for the sound heard on countless hit records.
At lower compression levels the Orange Kongpressorβs effect is transparent but somehow fattening. It adds mojo and a glossy sheen to your core tone that youβll truly miss when itβs bypassed. Even at extreme settings, the tone always remains musical with great feel under the fingers.
With controls for attack and release time, the Orange Kongpressor can be tweaked to fine tune the transients and the bloom. We worked hard to make these parameters as forgiving as possible whilst still allowing players full control over the compression response. The pedalβs internal charge pump doubles the headroom of the unit, so however the dials are set, the compression tracks seamlessly and remains clean across its range. Thereβs also an active treble control for adding in extra chime and jangle, making the compression even more transparent. So whether you are new to compression or a seasoned studio user, itβs impossible to get a bad sound from this comp.
Of course itβs outstanding for crystal clean country pickinβ, but the Orange Kongpressor also maintains the bottom end that seems to gets lost in many compression pedals. This means it behaves impeccably with overdrive pedals or the lead channel of your amplifier, adding fullness and sustain.
Optical Class A Compression
The Orange Kongpressorβs analogue, Class A design makes for very natural sounding compression. The vintage-inspired optical circuit adds extra depth your guitar or bass tone, making it seem βlarger than lifeβ.
The attack and release times can be adjusted to taste allowing for fine tuning of the bloom and perceived plectrum gauge. Faster attack times will react to the front of the note faster, while slower attack times will add punch to the sound as the compression reacts slower on the transient. Fast release times will give more perceived clean volume along with a more transparent compression. Β Slower release times will yield more compression and a slower, mellower bloom. With any attack or release setting, the Orange Kongpressor has a satisfying, springy playing response under the fingers.
12dB Clean Boost
With up to 12dB of clean gain available on the Volume control, the Orange Kong Pressor works brilliantly as a transparent clean boost pedal, but with a little extra βsomethingβ. With the compression turned up, your lead lines will cut through the band with plenty of fat, singing sustain.
Internal Charge Pump
Like all Orange pedals, the Kongpressor features an internal charge pump which doubles the operating voltage of the pedal to 18V. This has the effect of drastically increasing the headroom for super clean compression. The Orange Kongpressor can be powered by 9V battery or standard DC adapter, or for even more output can also run on 12V DC.
Transparent Buffered Bypass
The Kongpressorβs bypass features an ultra-linear buffer which retains your guitarβs upper harmonic content when the pedal is switched off. Maintain tonal integrity even with long cable runs and large pedalboards.























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