Ashdown Studio One Compressor Pedal

£169.99

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Ashdown, the Ashdown Studio One Compressor Pedal Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Ashdown brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


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Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Ashdown, the Ashdown Studio One Compressor Pedal Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Ashdown brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

Here's what Ashdown say about the Studio One Compressor

As a hardworking bass player – and at the detriment of your reputation – the demand for a perfect recording session is paramount.

By nature, studio compressors are widely used for levelling the audio signal, limiting to prevent unwanted distortion and for dynamic range preservation. Generally, a good studio compressor, if used correctly, should really only be noticeable to the player and imperceptible to those listening to the performance.

Designed with the studio bass player in mind, the Ashdown Studio Compressor tames the dynamic range of your signal so that there is less inconsistency between the loudest notes and the quietest notes and also providing a way for you to control the manner in which it does this.

Controls

The Studio Compressor has controls for “Threshold”, which sets the level at which the unit starts to limit the signal, “Ratio” which sets the amount of compression and an overall “Gain” control which allows the signal level to adjusted.

A low threshold ratio vs a high threshold ratio means how much (or little) the signal will get compressed. Typically, a low threshold compression comes in earlier, capturing the signal and wrapping it sooner before putting it to the amplifier. High threshold compression comes in later – enabling more of the signal from the path to be put out to your amplifier before being compressed.

Brand

Ashdown

Ashdown Engineering is a renowned manufacturer of bass amplifiers, cabinets, and effects pedals, known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and powerful sound. Founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday, a former employee of Trace Elliot, Ashdown has since become a respected name in the bass community, providing professional-grade amplification solutions to musicians worldwide.

Among Ashdown’s product lineup, their bass amplifiers and cabinets are particularly notable for their robust construction, versatile tone shaping options, and reliable performance. The company offers a variety of amplifier heads, combos, and speaker cabinets designed to suit different playing styles and preferences, from punchy and articulate tones to deep and thunderous bass frequencies.

In addition to amplifiers and cabinets, Ashdown also produces a range of effects pedals tailored specifically for bass players. These pedals, such as the Ashdown Drive Plus and the Ashdown Dual Band Compressor, offer bassists a variety of tone-shaping and dynamics control options to enhance their sound and performance.

With a dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and providing bassists with the tools they need to excel, Ashdown Engineering continues to be a trusted choice for musicians seeking high-quality amplification and effects solutions for their bass guitars.

Category

Compressor Pedals

Compressor pedals even out the dynamics of your playing by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes. This can add sustain, smooth out picking, tighten funk rhythm parts and make clean tones feel more controlled and studio-like.

They are useful for country, funk, pop, bass, slide guitar and any style where consistency matters. A compressor can be subtle and almost invisible, or it can become a noticeable part of your sound by adding snap, sustain and extra presence.

Tags

Compressor

Compressor pedals smooth out playing dynamics by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes, helping create a more balanced and controlled guitar sound. Compression can add sustain, tighten rhythm playing and make clean tones feel more polished.

They are widely used in country, funk, pop and studio recording environments where consistency and articulation are important. Subtle compression can also improve the feel of an entire pedalboard.