Tone City Comp Engine

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Tone City Comp Engine - Compressor

Tone City

Comp Engine - Compressor

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536638
Model: Comp Engine - Compressor
Price: $64.90

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This Tone City Comp Engine is a neat little box for anyone wanting that classic, slightly gritty compression vibe. It's not going to replace a high-end studio compressor, but for the price, it delivers a surprisingly authentic OTA feel, especially great for players wanting a subtle boost or a squashed rhythm tone.

Product Description

  • Tone City Comp Engine - Compressor
  • Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar
  • Compressor
  • Classic OTA design (Operational Transconductance Amplifier)
  • Wide dynamic range from gentle compression to squashed sounds
  • Suitable for a variety of different styles or sounds
  • Clear
  • low-noise character
  • Controls: Volume
  • Attack
  • Comp
  • Bypass footswitch
  • LED status available behind the transparent comp knob
  • Metal housing
  • True bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm (negative pole inside)
  • Power supply via 9V DC mains adapter (not included in the delivery)
  • Power consumption: 8 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 94 x 45 x 48 mm
  • Weight: approx. 262 g

*Note:* battery operation not supported.

*Note* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • OTA design delivers a unique, warm compression character reminiscent of vintage studio gear.
  • • Metal housing feels surprisingly robust for its price point, suggesting decent durability.
  • • True bypass ensures signal integrity when the compressor isn't engaged.
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly, crucial for smaller setups.
CONS
  • • Lacks blend control, limiting tonal flexibility compared to more advanced compressors.
  • • No battery operation adds a layer of inconvenience for gigging musicians.
  • • OTA design can be a bit noisy at higher compression settings.

Product Video

Key Features

Compressor Type OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier)
Controls Volume, Attack, Comp, Bypass Footswitch
Blend/Mix Not Present
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Mains Adapter (5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside)
Dimensions 94 x 45 x 48 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

OTA compressors tend to have a warmer, more characterful sound, sometimes described as 'vintage', while VCAs are often cleaner and more transparent.
Yes, the wide dynamic range handles hotter pickups easily, though be mindful of potential noise at higher gain settings.
It’s a relatively broad control; it's more of a general compression intensity knob than a precise ratio adjuster. Fine-tuning is limited.

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