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Description
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe - A Studio-grade Compressor in a Pedal!
Experience the power of a professional studio compressor right at your feet with the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe. This pedal is a miniaturized version of a classic FET-style studio compressor, designed to bring that authentic, high-quality studio sound to your pedalboard. Its 1176-style studio-grade FET compressor design offers an unparalleled level of control, allowing you to craft your perfect sound with ease.
Whether you want to gently control your dynamics, dial-up a long, liquid sustain, or anything in between, this pedal has got you covered. It features Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output level knobs, giving you a wide range of tonal options. You can also employ parallel compression using the Dry blend control knob, a timeless studio trick that's now at your disposal.
Designed by Origin Effects, a company known for its dedication to serving discerning players, this pedal boasts a hand-polished stainless-steel enclosure and is assembled by hand and individually inspected, ensuring the highest quality possible. Add the Cali76 Compact Deluxe to your rig and experience the difference a studio-grade compressor can make!
Key Features:
- 1176-style Studio-grade FET compressor in a pedal format
- Detailed control with Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output level knobs
- Employ parallel compression using the Dry blend control knob
- Hand-polished stainless-steel enclosure
- Manufactured with premium componentry
- Assembled by hand and individually inspected
- Low-noise, discrete Class-A circuitry
- Effect on/off LED with color-changing gain reduction meter
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Connections: (6.3 mm jack), output (6.3 mm jack), power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative pole inside)
- Power consumption: 104 mA
- Power supplied by 9 - 18 V DC power supply (not included)
- Made in the UK
Product specs
| Brand | Origin Effects |
| Model | Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor, Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor Limited Edition, Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor Limited Edition - 10th Anniversary |
| Finish | Blackout, Genie Blue, Genie Inverted Blue, Genie Purple, Genie Red, Gold, Inverted Black, Laser Engraved Silver, Revival Gray, Silver, Union Jack |
| Year | 2010 - 2022 |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Categories | Compressor Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of compression does the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe offer?
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The Cali76 Compact Deluxe provides 1176-style FET compression, known for its fast attack and release times, making it ideal for dynamic control and sustain enhancement in guitar tones.
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Is the Cali76 Compact Deluxe suitable for both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Cali76 Compact Deluxe is versatile enough for both guitar and bass, offering transparent compression that enhances the instrument's natural tone without losing low-end frequencies.
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How does the parallel compression feature work on the Cali76 Compact Deluxe?
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The Cali76 Compact Deluxe includes a dedicated parallel compression control, allowing you to blend compressed and uncompressed signals for a more natural sound with increased sustain and clarity.
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What power requirements does the Cali76 Compact Deluxe have?
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The Cali76 Compact Deluxe requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a minimum of 100mA current, ensuring optimal performance and low noise operation.
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How does the Cali76 Compact Deluxe compare to the original studio 1176 compressor?
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The Cali76 Compact Deluxe is a pedal-sized adaptation of the classic 1176 studio compressor, offering similar fast attack and release characteristics and high-quality Class-A circuitry for studio-grade compression in a portable format.
Videos
Pete Thorn
Origin Effects COMPACT COMPRESSORS demo by Pete Thorn
Origin Effects COMPACT COMPRESSORS demo by Pete Thorn
Pete Thorn
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe demo by Johnny Hiland
Origin Effects
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor Pedal Demo
Sweetwater
5 Minutes with the Origin Effects Cali 76 Compact Deluxe -- Pedal Demo
Ryan Kiesshauer
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe
shnobel
TPS Limited Edition Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor
That Pedal Show
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe (demo)
Living Room GD
Emily Wolfe plays through the Cali76 Compact Deluxe!
Origin Effects
Reviews
PROS
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Drastically improves overall sound, tone, punch, and articulation
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Offers warm, rich sound adding "meat" to tone
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Exceptional customer service from Origin Effects
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Versatile; effective for a range of playing styles and techniques
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Enhances both single coils and humbuckers
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Can operate on 9v or 18v for improved headroom
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Dual compressors for precise control over signal
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Very quiet operation; suitable as an always-on pedal
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Transparent and natural sound amplification
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High build quality and sturdy components
CONS
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Requires 18v for optimal performance, potentially needing additional power supply
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Can raise noise level as it boosts signal
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Slightly larger than a normal stompbox, may be tight on some pedalboards
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe.
Features and functionality
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The attack and release knobs are reversed from typical compressors; clockwise means faster response times, which may require adjustment for some users.
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Metering on the Cali76 is less visual than other models, using color changes to indicate compression levels, with maximum compression indicated by a yellow light.
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Users appreciate the blend control on the Deluxe version for achieving a balanced mix of compressed and uncompressed signals, enhancing tonal thickness.
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Use cases and applications
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The Cali76 Compact Deluxe excels in producing a super squished country pedal steel sound, but also supports subtle compression settings with the dry signal around 50%.
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The Cali76 is praised for its ability to enhance lead sustain and provide crisp rhythmic volume control, making it versatile for various playing styles.
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The pedal is effective across various guitar types, including single coil Telecasters, Strats, and P90-equipped Les Paul Juniors, showcasing its versatility.
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When used with an Empress EQ, it creates a clean yet subtly colored sound, offering a unique blend of clarity and warmth.
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Setup and maintenance
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Using an 18V power supply increases headroom, improving performance with conventional and active guitar pickups, but may increase the risk of clipping.
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It's noted that positioning the compressor first in the signal chain can enhance its effectiveness, benefiting from the built-in buffer.
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Running the pedal at 12V introduces a noisy clicking sound, indicating instability, which was resolved after months of troubleshooting.
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Comparisons
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The pedal is based on the 1176 compressor, known for its colored sound and ability to push saturation, unlike more transparent compressors like the Wampler Ego.
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Owners highlight that while the Keeley Compressor Plus is simpler, the Cali76 offers greater tonal control and depth, akin to a compression plugin.
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Users with experience in other compressors like Analogman Bicomp and Diamond find the Cali76 Compact Deluxe particularly impressive.
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User experience
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Some users find the Cali76 Compact Deluxe noisy, especially when using PRS pickups in single coil mode, despite trying different power supplies.
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As an always-on pedal, it enhances tones across various guitars, including when used with gain, adding warmth without overpowering the original sound.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 6 Reviews and 43 Ratings
Pure Compressor
Fantastic overall compressor. The sound floor is so low that it never interferes. Fantastic tone sculpting tool. Run mine at the very start of my board. Light is extremely helpful, changing colors to tell you how much compression is engaged. The dry blend is a must for any compressor, in my opinion. The Attack and Release are not as powerful as the rest of the knobs but still, very helpful. Pedal is a little longer than a normal stomp box so take that into account if working with tight spaces.
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Best compressor Pedal.... IN THE WORLD
This pedal would give even more life into an amps sound with it's transparent and natural sound. The use of the 'Dry', 'In' and 'Out' knobs can make your amp have a variety of characteristics from just a sexy clean boost to a Distressor sound. The feature of having the option to have 9v or an 18v can also lead to some tasty and inspiring sounds. A MUST HAVE!
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Origin Cali76 CD
The best compressor for a pedalboard with studio quallity, Sounds brilliant!
Really nice effects pedal
This pedal gives the guitar a smooth clean sound which I love to use. I do set it to some weird settings sometimes and it still sounds great!!
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Artist usage
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In Mayer’s Instagram post from his Sep 3, 2019 tour date in St. Louis, the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe can be seen to the left of an Xotic Wah XW-1.
A photo of Jonny Greenwood's backup pedalboard in its flight case from the June 2024 tour clearly shows the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe.
Its numbered as "8" on this picture.
“This is my pedalboard for the studio,” explains Dan, before we pick through a sample of his boutique and vintage stompbox collection.
“I’ve also got a whole rack next to it that’s connected on a separate switcher that’s all linked up, so I’ve got about 20 wildly different sounds that I can call on instantly. It’s all meant for ease of use, and being able to cut fast.”
In September 2016 Noel Gallagher commissioned Daniel Steinhardt of The GigRig and That Pedal Show fame to build him a pedalboard for studio use. Noel and Daniel’s impeccable taste is shown here with their choice of pedals including the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe compressor.
Pedalboard photo from Origin Effects.
Ed O'Brien on That Pedal Show "This is the first time I've used a compressor and I love it!"
If you zoom in on the pedalboard in this picture, you can make out the silver chassis, six knobs, single switch, and big red light of the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe.
From Matty's instagram story on May 29th 2019.
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Dan Steinhardt (from That Pedal Show) posted a picture of that pedal on a board on instagram, mentioning it was build for Graham: "A few tweaks but finished this #pedalboard and delivered it to its new home with none other than #grahamcoxon huge thanks to Joe@thegigrig for being a superstar and helping me get this done"
At the 00:34 mark in the video titled "Chris Shiflett's Foo Fighters Pedalboard for 2024 World Tour" by Premier Guitar, Chris Shiflett can be seen using the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe compressor pedal.
The Origin Effects Cali76 can be seen on Calum Hood’s pedalboard in this video of a performance of Blender (during the US leg of the Take my Hand tour), which was posted on Instagram by 5SOS.
Colin Greenwood uses the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe compressor pedal, as confirmed by the YouTube video "Radiohead Pedalboard Designs, Builds and Gig Ed O'Brien and Colin Greenwood" by TheGigRig. This video details the pedal chain used during their live performances, including the Cali76 Compact Deluxe.
Album Usage
The Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe has been featured on the following albums:
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