
OPERATION – FRONT PANEL
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5 – SPECTRACOMP™
Turn the knob to adjust the amount of SpectraComp
compression.
SpectraComp™ uses a so-called spectral or multi-band
approach to compression, allowing for individual compression of
the low, mid and high frequency bands. Multiband compression
allows a significantly smoother and more transparent
compression without killing dynamics or tone.
SpectraComp™ is an advanced compressor, optimized to get
the best from a bass signal. If you simply want to hear it just
turn the knob while playing. If you want to know a bit more about
what is going on behind the scenes, please read the following
section.
SpectraComp In Depth
GainReduction/CompressionMeter
When using SpectraComp™, the light-ring around the
SPECTRACOMP knob doubles as a compression meter,
showing you how much compression is applied to the signal.
AutoMake-upGain
As compression by nature reduces the loudest parts and peaks
of the signal, you may feel that many conventional compressors
“eat”thelevelofyoursignal,resultinginaloweroutputvolume.
SpectraComp™ automatically compensates for compression
gain reduction, giving you an even output volume.
Spectral Compression vs. Full Band Compression
Virtually any compressor on the market for bass is based on a
“fullband”principle,meaningthatthecompressorwillrespond
and compress identically across the full (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
frequency range.
FromthelowE(orB)stringtotheGstring:Theelectric
bass has a very wide dynamic range. When using standard
compressors,thelowEstringwill–duetoitshigherenergy–
control when and how the compressor responds to and shapes
theentiresignal.ThetypicalresultisthateithertheGstringis
notcompressedatallorthat–justwhentheGstringstartsto
soundright–,thelowEstringiscompressedtoostrongly.In
other words: You are constantly dealing with a tight and difficult
compromise.
With Spectral Compression, the BLACKSMITH amplifier uses
a different approach that allows for independent compression
of the Low, Mid and High frequency areas. This way, the right
amount of compression is added to the individual strings of
your bass, resulting in a smoother and much more transparent
compression.
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