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Description

The Sonicake Source Comp is a compressor pedal based on a world-famous 1176 studio compressor.

It is full of engineers' ultimate understanding and design of compressors and artists' ultimate pursuit of sound and dynamics.
We pay homage to it once more with our innovative concepts. 100% analog, buffered-bypass.
Sonicake Source Comp has a wealth of knobs to adjust, it can sensitive signal processing, so as to achieve good dynamic feedback and fuller sound.
It has a hard metal casing that is able to withstand wear and tear. Also a heavy-duty metal footswitch and on/off status LED.

● Modified 1176-style Compressor.
● Rich parameter knobs for dynamic accommodation.
● No matter in the clean and overdrive, Source Comp has excellent feel and can better reflect your playing details.
● The color change of LED provides dynamic feedback in real time.
● Working with 9-18V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply.

Specifications:

Power: DC 9-18V center negative (not included)
Current consumption: 80mA@9V, 97mA@18V
Dimension: 93.5mm(D)×42mm(W)×52mm(H)
Weight: 234g

Owner's manual

Sonicake Source Comp Compressor Pedal User Manual

Product specs

Analog/Digital analog
Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
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Sonicake Source Comp: An Affordable Compressor Pedal (tested)

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Sonicake Source Comp: An Affordable Compressor Pedal (tested)

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Features and functionality

  • The Sonicake Source Comp is noted for being extremely quiet, even when all knobs are cranked, making it ideal for studio-style compression.

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  • The pedal includes an LED gain reduction indication, but some users find it less helpful compared to other models like the Boss CP1X.

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  • It's mentioned that the pedal resembles a modified 1176 analog circuit, although some skepticism exists about the accuracy of this claim.

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Comparisons

  • It's compared to the Boss CP1X, with users noting the Sonicake offers a similar quiet, colorless compression style.

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  • The Sonicake Source Comp is compared to the Origin Effects Cali76, with users noting similar controls and layout.

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Use cases and applications

  • Works well with both humbuckers and single coils, and shines when used with baritone guitars or bass.

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  • Although primarily used for guitar and baritone guitar, it is speculated to also perform well with bass.

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User experience

  • An owner replaced their Mosky compressor with the Sonicake on a mini board and appreciated its compact size and control options.

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Value and pricing

  • One user found the best price for the Sonicake Source Comp at $40 on eBay, highlighting its affordability.

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