--- product_id: 410587701 title: "Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB" brand: "empress effects" price: "ā‚¹ 48424" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Empress Effects" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/410587701-empress-effects-bass-compressor-effects-pedal-blue-cpbb store_origin: IN region: India --- # All Analog Signal Path 3 Compression Ratios Attack & Release Control Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB **Brand:** empress effects **Price:** ā‚¹ 48424 **Availability:** āœ… In Stock ## Summary > šŸŽ¶ Elevate Your Tone with Empress Effects! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB by empress effects - **How much does it cost?** ā‚¹ 48424 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/410587701-empress-effects-bass-compressor-effects-pedal-blue-cpbb) ## Best For - empress effects enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted empress effects brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - ā€¢ **Blend It Your Way:** Mix uncompressed and compressed signals for that sought-after New York style. - ā€¢ **Precision Control:** Fine-tune your dynamics with attack and release controls for perfect compression. - ā€¢ **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience the purity of an all-analog signal path that keeps your tone intact. - ā€¢ **Tailored Compression:** Choose from 2:1, 4:1, or 10:1 ratios for ultimate flexibility in your sound. - ā€¢ **Visualize Your Sound:** Monitor gain reduction and input levels with dedicated metering for precise adjustments. ## Overview The Empress Effects Bass Compressor is an all-analog effects pedal designed for musicians seeking transparent dynamic control. With three adjustable compression ratios, attack and release controls, and the ability to blend signals, this pedal offers unparalleled flexibility. It features dedicated metering for gain reduction and input, a sidechain send/return, and an improved low-end frequency response down to 20Hz, making it a must-have for serious bass players. ## Description From Empress: When we released our original Compressor back in 2011, it quickly became a favourite among guitar and bass players alike who were searching for something more than the typical oversimplified controls found on most compressor pedals. Although our original Compressor sounded great on bass (and still does!) we set out to do even better. On top of the full range of features and controls normally only seen in high end studio equipment, such as input and gain reduction metering, independent attack and release controls, a mix knob for parallel compression, and an external sidechain insert, weā€™ve now added a fully variable sidechain high pass filter, and a two position ā€˜tone + colourā€™ circuit which adds gentle tone sculpting and harmonic distortion, giving your bass some delicious character. Review: Quite possibly the best bass compressor in the market - This is quite possibly the best bass compressor in the market. The tone is super clean, with no noise whatsoever - something of course critical for compressors, as they are upstream in the pedalboard and an issue I had with my old compressor, which buzzed with high volume. The input knob plays the role of threshold - and do that quite precisely; combining that with the ratio switch (three positions 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1) is very handy, particularly to less experienced players, and makes the pedal easier to use. The amount of features packed into the Empress Bass Compressor is impressive, giving the player full compression control without compromise. For example, I experienced no tone smashing when capping the dynamics, which can be an issue with other compressors. The attack and release controls cover wide ranges (50 Āµs to 50 ms for the attack and 50 ms to 1 s for release), so you have a lot of control on your hands, and space to play. Likewise, the mix control is pretty versatile in melding compressed and uncompressed signals - what is particularly helpful for jazz players. Two other very helpful features are the sidechain high pass filter ("SC HP"), which filters specific low filters (you can control the filter threshold from 20 Hz to 400 Hz), and the tone and color switch, that scoops/does not affect/boost mid range frequencies and can make the tone richer and lusher. The led scales - one for gain reduction and another one for input cut - are great education tools for players looking to breakthrough a plateau or to move from good playing to great playing. Finally, the metallic dark blue finish is gorgeous (I'm mad that I chipped the paint when I yanked the compressor from the pedalboard and bumped it against the tuner - my bad) and the whole unit is well finished. This is must for experienced and inexperienced players alike - and, after spending days (literally) comparing the Empress Bass Compressor with other units, I'm so glad I bought one. Review: Outstanding quality, very versatile - The Empress Bass Compressor is an outstanding product. I've been playing bass for over 40 years and have used a number of compressors over the years, both in the studio and on my gigging pedalboard. Let me start by saying that this pedal is dead quiet !! No hiss or any other extraneous noise. It functions like a studio compressor in that the input control determines the amount of compression. There is no threshold control. What sold me is the fact that parallel compression is a primary feature of this unit that many others don't have. For those of you that are unsure of how that works, its like this..... Parallel compression is a mix of the compressor output and the original uncompressed signal. It is a way of getting sustain and density while maintaining finger and slap dynamics. In terms of quality, this unit is well built, the controls and level LEDs are logically laid out, and the sound quality rivals the studio grade compressors that I've used. The price point may seem steep at first, but it is well worth the cost when you consider the quality and versatility in a stomp box package. ## Features - All Analog Signal Path - no digitals in here! - Extremely Transparent - Add dynamic control without altering the original tone of your instrument - 3 Compression Ratios - 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratios offer lots of flexibility - Attack and Release Control - allows for ultimate control over the compression characteristics - Mix - Blend uncompressed signal in with the compressed signal for parallel compression, New York Style! - Metering - Meter both gain reduction and input on separate meters. - Tone + Color - Adds mild harmonic distortion with a mid range cut or an upper mid range boost. - Sidechain Send/Return- 3.5mm TRS jack send and return for sidechain compression. - Sidechain High Pass Filter - a variable high pass filter that filters low frequencies from the sidechain. The filter frequency ranges from 20Hz to 400Hz. - Improved Low End Frequency Response - To handle those low low sounds, completely flat down to 20Hz. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09G49CTJP | | Amperage | 300 Milliamps | | Audio Output Effects | Compression | | Best Sellers Rank | #19,567 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #18 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects | | Brand | Empress Effects | | Brand Name | Empress Effects | | Color | Blue,Transparent | | Connector Type | 2.1mm Barrel (Negative tip), 1/4 Jack | | Controls Type | Knob | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 56 Reviews | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio | | Included Components | Empress Effects Bass Compressor pedal | | Item Dimensions | 6.25 x 3.75 x 3 inches | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Electronics | | Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Geartree | | Manufacturer Part Number | CPBB | | Model Name | Bass Compressor | | Model Number | CPBB | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Set Name | Blue | | Signal Format | Analog | | Style | Bass,Filter,Compressor,Distortion | | UPC | 764283686503 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 9 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1 year. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Empress Effects - **Style:** Bass,Filter,Compressor,Distortion - **Color:** Blue,Transparent - **Voltage:** 9 Volts - **Amperage:** 300 Milliamps ## Images ![Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qC5dAfK-L.jpg) ![Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CSfjYPWqL.jpg) ![Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fGOeTKx8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Quite possibly the best bass compressor in the market *by S***L on December 26, 2025* This is quite possibly the best bass compressor in the market. The tone is super clean, with no noise whatsoever - something of course critical for compressors, as they are upstream in the pedalboard and an issue I had with my old compressor, which buzzed with high volume. The input knob plays the role of threshold - and do that quite precisely; combining that with the ratio switch (three positions 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1) is very handy, particularly to less experienced players, and makes the pedal easier to use. The amount of features packed into the Empress Bass Compressor is impressive, giving the player full compression control without compromise. For example, I experienced no tone smashing when capping the dynamics, which can be an issue with other compressors. The attack and release controls cover wide ranges (50 Āµs to 50 ms for the attack and 50 ms to 1 s for release), so you have a lot of control on your hands, and space to play. Likewise, the mix control is pretty versatile in melding compressed and uncompressed signals - what is particularly helpful for jazz players. Two other very helpful features are the sidechain high pass filter ("SC HP"), which filters specific low filters (you can control the filter threshold from 20 Hz to 400 Hz), and the tone and color switch, that scoops/does not affect/boost mid range frequencies and can make the tone richer and lusher. The led scales - one for gain reduction and another one for input cut - are great education tools for players looking to breakthrough a plateau or to move from good playing to great playing. Finally, the metallic dark blue finish is gorgeous (I'm mad that I chipped the paint when I yanked the compressor from the pedalboard and bumped it against the tuner - my bad) and the whole unit is well finished. This is must for experienced and inexperienced players alike - and, after spending days (literally) comparing the Empress Bass Compressor with other units, I'm so glad I bought one. ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Outstanding quality, very versatile *by C***K on September 21, 2023* The Empress Bass Compressor is an outstanding product. I've been playing bass for over 40 years and have used a number of compressors over the years, both in the studio and on my gigging pedalboard. Let me start by saying that this pedal is dead quiet !! No hiss or any other extraneous noise. It functions like a studio compressor in that the input control determines the amount of compression. There is no threshold control. What sold me is the fact that parallel compression is a primary feature of this unit that many others don't have. For those of you that are unsure of how that works, its like this..... Parallel compression is a mix of the compressor output and the original uncompressed signal. It is a way of getting sustain and density while maintaining finger and slap dynamics. In terms of quality, this unit is well built, the controls and level LEDs are logically laid out, and the sound quality rivals the studio grade compressors that I've used. The price point may seem steep at first, but it is well worth the cost when you consider the quality and versatility in a stomp box package. ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ A bass compressor for people who actually know how a compressor works! *by A***N on October 21, 2024* tl;dr: this bass compressor is AMAZING! Buy it! If you're in the market for a bass compressor, get this. PERIOD. Rest of the review: You can pay more, sure, and basically get the same features, or you can pay less and be sad, because it's just a re-badged guitar compressor that doesn't work for bass . I've been playing bass since the '80s. I'm a composer/producer/instrumentalist, so I only really use bass when things I've written call for it. I've never actually had a REAL bass rig, because I've never played bass live; I just plug into the mixing board, as required, through a bunch of gear. But, recently, I've started jamming with a fellow oldster who happens to be an ASTONISHING professional drummer. (Mostly retired.) I bought a nice bass amp just to play with him. But my bass sound made me sad. BUT: It wasn't the bass, it wasn't the amp, it was *the lack of volume and transient control.* See, I'm used to playing through an entire recording studio, and having control of every aspect of my sound...and just plugging a bass into an amp doesn't get that sound. So I started looking for a bass compressor, and that's along story... ...so let's cut to the chase: I tried a bunch of pedals and sent them all back because they were lame, not appropriate for bass, or totally overpriced, and didn't do what the promised. Why? I'm used to sculpting my sound in a studio. And that's a high bar... [insert nerdy discussion of side-chain frequencies, EQ, and how they interact with compression, etc... and stuff you don't want to read about except the lack of side chain HP filter and the mix knob.] FIVE "bass compressors" later, I hit on the Empress Bass. AND THIS THING IS AMAZING. Why? First: you need to have a High-pass side-chain filter to make the lows really punch, else the compressor is just killing the lows; Second: a mix knob lets you dial in your transients exactly how you want them to get the best of both worlds, both compressed and dry. It gives me every feature I wanted, with plenty of control of the parameters; the "tone + color" switch gives you *exactly* what you need to color your sound without obvious dirt; (get that from something else) and the EQ cuts and boosts are right where you want them to be without fussing around. The controls are logically laid out, work as expected, and the metering is perfect--there are literally NO surprises for an audio pro who knows how to use a compressor on bass. It sounds great, the coloration switch is right, and you have all the control you need on everything else. Solid and quality build in all ways. A great piece of gear! Anyway, as I said at the top, if you're in the market for BASS compressor, this is the one to buy! ## Frequently Bought Together - Empress Effects Bass Compressor Effects Pedal, Blue CPBB - MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06) - D'Addario Accessories Guitar Pedal Power Supply - DC 9V Power Cord - 9V Power Supply for Guitar Pedals - Pedalboard Power Supply - PW-CT-9V --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - šŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** ā€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - šŸŒ **Shop Globally** ā€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - šŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** ā€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - šŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** ā€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - šŸ”’ **Secure Payments** ā€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ā­ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** ā€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/410587701-empress-effects-bass-compressor-effects-pedal-blue-cpbb](https://www.desertcart.in/products/410587701-empress-effects-bass-compressor-effects-pedal-blue-cpbb) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*