Top 5 Must Have Compressor Pedals for Bass Players

Compressor pedals level the dynamics of your guitar signal. It’s an important tool that boosts your output when you play quietly, so it’s a must have for bass guitarists. In this video, we review five Must Have Compressor Pedals for Bass Guitarists.

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00:00 Intro
00:37 Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier
02:13 Boss BC-1X
03:36 Aguilar TLC
05:13 Darkglass Hyper Luminal
06:48 Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Bass

►Video Credits◄

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[Loki_Morningstar]

I'm currently using a JHS Pulp N Peel. It sounds really good and has a built in DI as well as a built in distortion circuit based on a PROCO Rat

[kevmac]

I own both the Hyper Luminal and Origin Compact Bass and they're great.But another that should have been included is the Empress Compressor Bass.

[thomasfioriglio]

I have the Keeley and like it's simplicity. Very easy to dial in what you want in compression.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:44 *🎛️ Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier is an affordable compressor pedal with studio-grade quality and versatile controls.*
02:22 *🔋 Boss BC1X is a premium compressor pedal with multiband compression and durable construction, ideal for musicians seeking control over sound.*
03:42 *🧰 Aguilar TLC is a compressor pedal with rugged construction, tactile controls, and open smooth tone, suitable for bassists looking for a solid limiter.*
05:24 *🎛️ Darkglass Hyper Luminal features a hybrid design blending analog VCA with digital side chain for versatile compressor tones, perfect for adventurous musicians.*
07:01 *🎸 Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Bass is a compact compressor inspired by the 1176 studio favorite, providing natural compression and excellent low end clarity for bassists.*

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[Bass_Baer_Extraordinaire]

I switch between my MXR bass compressor and the Fender Downtown Express compressor. The MXR is a peak compression, the Fender is RMS compression 👍🏻

[rreennommaann]

I've got the Darkglass Hyperliminal and it's fantastic.

[MikeGuerr]

I prefer to have individual control of attack, release, ratio and threshold, as well as an led/indicator that shows how much compression is being used. Also, a compressor should not color your tone. For these reasons I prefer the MXR M87 Bass Compressor. I’m surprised that this pedal didn’t make your top 5 list. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[topfloorstudio]

I'm going to buy the Boss bass comp thanks for the vid!

[ThePonpon]

I have the Maxon cp9pro+, only threshold, ratio and gain control but studio quality compression. Internal circuit which transforms the 9v into 18v, no modification of the sound just the dynamics, a little expensive but try it and you will see!

[MarkCharlesLamendola]

I use the multi band compressor on my LR Baggs Stadium DI.. works ok and doesn’t color my tone.. I also get the other benefits of the pedal
btw: I have bought and sold many comp pedals and I found most to be useable.. some were way to noisy for me

[joearamoni]

I would love to see how my ears would react to the sound of a pleasant bass compressor. Just like the ones that are mentioned on this video. In other words, I'll like the voice to just be muted. Thanks.

[DrSimonBignell]

Compressed other people's videos, too.

[michaelanthony]

Great vid… I have a rack mount DBX 160X and I’ve always wondered about getting a pedal for a different kind. I have 2 fx paths… a mono path with the DBX, And then a stereo fx loop path for modulation fx. I wonder about a compressor somewhere else in my path.

[bluesbrother]

It's a shame that the pedals are so absurdly overpriced.
I'd rather have an HX STomp. All in one and MUCH more flexible.

[Annunaki_]

Why call them Bass Compressors? A compressor doesn’t work on specific frequencies, so a good comp wil work well on any source.