Electro-Harmonix Platform Stereo Compressor / Limiter Pedal (Demo by Bill Ruppert)

The Electro-Harmonix Platform stereo compressor/limiter pedal presents you with a versatile and powerful studio-quality compressor enclosed in a stompbox-sized package. Use the Platform’s compressor/limiter on any instrument—such as guitar, bass or keyboards—for precise and powerful control of your signal’s volume. Engage the Drive and Swell functions to further tailor and enhance your sound. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, putting together a podcast or creating your next YouTube masterpiece, the Platform will help you get the job done.

Quick specs:
- Studio-quality compressor/limiter lets the user precisely tune dynamics regardless of the instrument or situation.
- The compressor/limiter includes a full complement of controls: Volume, Attack, Release and Sustain, plus pushbuttons for Hard or Soft Knee and the Limiter
- Foot-switchable overdrive section adds versatility and includes dedicated controls for Volume, - Tone and Drive. Together with the compressor it produces a sound that’s saturated, smooth and slippery
- Adjustable Swell function creates bowed, fade in and reverse effects
- True stereo operation, can be used as Mono In and Out, Mono In and Stereo Out, or Stereo In and Stereo Out
- Features a three color, eight LED compression meter that displays the compressor’s actual gain reduction in real-time
- Stereo buffered bypass that’s great for keeping your signal pristine with multiple pedal setups and long cable runs
- Power adapter included

EHX pedal demo by Bill Ruppert

00:00 - Meet the Electro-Harmonix Platform Stereo Compressor/Limiter Pedal
01:34 - EHX Platform in Limiter mode
02:05 - Clean lead tone
02:24 - EHX Platform Drive section
02:51 - Adjusting Sustain control and adding Limiter
03:59 - Cello-like Swell effect
04:39 - Pedal steel effect
05:05 - Swell with Overdrive
05:20 - Swell tape reverse effect
05:40 - Warm, compressed lead tone

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[arjanhurkmans]

I bought this pedal as "let em see if I like compressor" . Now it's the centerpiece of my pedalboard, the drive is a hidden gem. I use it more than my dedicated drive pedal. 10/10 score.

[kingstumble]

I have only just discovered this gem. You could say it's 4 pedals in one--a compressor, a limiter. an overdrive and a slow attack. My next purchase!

[TheSpoonwood]

Bach and King Crimson ....and that faux pedal steel bit ... super Rupert!

[Scotty_Russell_Music]

your demo guy is hands down one of the best in the business.

[derekbelbin]

I've been buying EHX effects since the late '60s/early '70s because they keep coming out with gear that nobody else has and at a much lower price, if a competitor does happen to have it.This is another unique and innovative pedal that I'll have to add to my pedal fleet, it could possibly replace my E-Bow .Keep 'em comin' Mike and I'll keep on buying them.

[BobPerrone]

Holy crap - you guys are amazing! I have always sworn by your effect pedals - reliable - innovative and real quality at an affordable price for the depth of effects they offer. Recently I purchased the Canyon pedal - blows me and my audience away every time. Your Mel 9, B9, Soul Food and others are always part of my arsenal live and in the studio. This one is a keeper as well, stunning possibilities with this. Thank you!

[bluerock]

That is a really useful, versatile, pedal. Well done EHX, you've managed to squeeze another effect onto my pedal board.

[RayTheFarmer]

Great Gear. But - Bill - your playing is phenomenal - as always. Your "Sultans Of Bill" - crazy and so beautiful! 👍👍👍

[M.T.G.]

I admire the creativity and daring of EHX!

[joethompson]

Hey Bill!, Great King Crimson/Adrian Belew licks, very cool my friend !!

[rokku]

Could I use this instead of a real rack mount compressor right before an audio interface?

[meestacrees]

That intro track is awesome, I keep starting the video again to listen to more of it! Reminds me of Primus

[dbrad]

pls put your R&D on hold for a while and give Bill a vacation. I'm broke and my pedal board is nuts-deep in EHX

[matcarpes]

I actually enjoyed this demo more than I was expecting

[mallorga]

This is the pedal I've been waiting for!

By the way, cool crimsonian examples...

[LennySugiono]

me : "hmm I just need a compressor to replace the dynacomp, it's a decent compressor but it just isn't for me"

me after watching this : " I definitely need a more than just a compressor, in fact it also needs overdrive as well as an auto swell and infinite sustain feature"


thanks a lot guys.... I haven't felt the need to buy new gear in a good while until now.

[jodysanders]

You never disappoint. Always doing an outro to almost beg for another 5 minutes. Great demo video.

[sciant]

I would be very happy to see some Analogue drum machines processed via
this compressor. Curious to see how for instance the "drumbrute" would
perform since some of these sounds could use some extra compression,
especially the kicks. Thank you for being such great company by the
way, I use your stuff on all kinds of things, from vocals to synths to
guitars and keyboards. The rawness and psychedelic touch makes it my
favorite! Keep it strange please :)

[ebeep]

Fantastic demo. Belew, Fripp, and compression, my kind of demo!

[TubesAXk]

I thought I heard some Andy Summers - Robert Fripp "I Advanced Masked" in there. Congratulations on another great pedal.