J Rockett Audio Designs Airchild Six Sixty Compressor Pedal

£239.00

The Airchild Six Sixty simply makes you want to play more It increases sustain without crushing your output, imparts richness to your overall tone, and adds feel to your playing Our target tones were the slide tones of Lowell George and the singing lead/rhythm tones of Mark Knopfler The Team at J Rockett aimed to provide a compressor that works like a studio compressor, enhancing harmonic richness and evening out transients without crushing the entire spectrum Key FeaturesBlend Signals The Blend knob allows for blending the dry and compressed signals together for full control over the compression No Limits -…

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The J Rockett Audio Designs Airchild Six Sixty Compressor Pedal is back in stock. Arriving with you in New condition and made by J Rockett, so no worries about warranties and all that. This is just a great pedal Pedal Compressor Sixty Six Airchild Designs Audio Rockett J Guitar Effect Pedal- The Airchild Six Sixty simply makes you want to play more It increases sustain without crushing your output, imparts richness to your overall tone, and adds feel to your playing Our target tones were the slide tones of Lowell George and the singing lead/rhythm tones of Mark Knopfler The Team at J Rockett aimed to provide a compressor that works like a studio compressor, enhancing harmonic richness and evening out transients without crushing the entire spectrum

Key Features

Blend Signals The Blend knob allows for blending the dry and compressed signals together for full control over the compression No Limits – Enhances harmonic richness and evens out transients without crushing the entire spectrum Recreates a Real Fairchild Compressor – Recreates the sonic nature of a real Fairchild 660 Compressor like a real studio compressor, and doesn t just act like a limiter

How the Fairchild 660 Compressor Inspired the J Rockett

The Fairchild 660 studio compressor is consistently regarded as the best compressor ever made For years, the original Fairchild 660 and 670 (Stereo) compressors have been extensively used in studios because of the sheer quality This inspired J Rockett to offer that sonic signature tone to the guitar community!

Controls

Controls – Output, Tone, Blend, Threshold Tone Knob – Tone knob controls a Tilt-EQ (Clockwise: Boost High, Cut Low Counterclockwise: Boost Low, Cut High) Threshold Knob – Threshold knob controls the degree of compression

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Compressor — A compressor pedal is an essential tool used in guitar playing to control the dynamic range of the instrument’s signal. Compressors work by reducing the volume of loud sounds and boosting the volume of softer sounds, effectively narrowing the dynamic range of the guitar signal. This results in a more consistent and sustained sound, with smoother transitions between notes and chords. Here are the key features and functions of a compressor pedal: 1. **Threshold**: The threshold control determines the level at which the compressor begins to engage. Signals above this threshold are compressed, while signals below it remain unaffected. 2. **Ratio**: The ratio control determines the amount of compression applied to the signal once it exceeds the threshold. For example, a ratio of 4:1 means that for every 4 dB the input signal exceeds the threshold, the output signal will be limited to 1 dB increase. Higher ratios result in more aggressive compression. 3. **Attack**: The attack control sets how quickly the compressor responds to changes in signal level once it exceeds the threshold. A fast attack time will clamp down on peaks more quickly, while a slower attack time allows more transient peaks to pass through unaffected. 4. **Release**: The release control determines how quickly the compressor returns to its normal state after the signal falls below the threshold. A shorter release time will result in quicker recovery to normal signal levels, while a longer release time provides more sustain and a smoother overall sound. 5. **Level (or Output)**: This control adjusts the overall output level of the compressed signal, allowing you to match the compressed signal with the rest of your effects chain or amplifier. Compressor pedals offer several benefits to guitarists: – **Increased Sustain**: By levelling out the volume of notes and chords, compressors can extend the sustain of the guitar signal, making notes ring out longer and creating a smoother, more consistent sound. – **Improved Note Clarity**: Compressors can help even out the volume levels of individual notes within chords, making them sound more balanced and defined. This is particularly useful for fingerstyle playing or intricate picking techniques where note clarity is crucial. – **Enhanced Dynamics**: While compressors reduce the dynamic range of the signal, they can also enhance the perceived dynamics by bringing quieter passages up in volume, resulting in a more expressive and responsive playing experience. Overall, compressor pedals are valuable tools for guitarists seeking to control their instrument’s dynamics, increase sustain, and achieve a more polished and professional sound. Whether used subtly to smooth out peaks or aggressively to add punch and presence, compressors can significantly enhance your guitar tone and playing experience.. New — Just New products for sale, unused, and in their original packaging. They come with a protected seller guarantee and include manufacturer warranties. Read more for additional details.. Pedal

A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances. Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes. Once you buy one, you can’t stop and then you have to sell them and buy more.
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