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J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor Pedal

The J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor is a sonic interpretation of the famous 660 compressor that will surely become an "always on" standby. Featuring iconic growl & smoothness with vintage looks
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    The A I r c h I l d Six Sixty Compressor is J Rocket Audio's sonic interpretation of the famous vintage 660 studio compressor. Consistently regarded as the best compressor ever made. For years we have used the original 660 and 670 (Stereo) compressors in the studio and decided to try and make that sonic signature available to the guitar community without the $10-$100k price tag.

    The typical iconic guitar compressor has created very recognizable tones throughout the history of music, especially Country music. That being said we felt that there were already too many clones of that legendary circuit with few other variants available.

    J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor Pedal Features

    • Gets that classic 660 “growl” adds smoothness and EQ.
    • Simply makes your tone and feel better (Great always on pedal).
    • Vintage Looks
    • Over built construction

    The typical Iconic circuit tends to crush the sound more like a limiter but has also cemented that sound into certain genres of music which is a great sound if so desired. We wanted to make available a compressor that works like a studio compressor which enhances harmonic richness and evens out transients without crushing the entire spectrum. The A I R C H I L D Six Sixty simply makes you want to play more, it increases sustain without crushing your output, it imparts richness to your overall tone and adds feel to your playing. Our target tones were the slide tones of Lowell George and the singing lead/rhythm tones of Mark Knopfler.

    Fun setting:

    Set your threshold to 75%, Blend to 75%, Output to 75% and Tone to 25%. This gives a warm, pushed tone that maintains control. This setting adds fatness, warmth and feel. You can adjust the tone to taste but the AIRCHILD is effectively a simple EQ as well as a compressor. Always experiment and use your ears!

    Sound like the Byrds:

    Threshold to 75%, Blend to 100%, Output 50% and Tone 65%. Lowell George Slide tones: Threshold to 80%, Blend 100%, Output to 60% and Tone to 65%

    GREAT BOOST/EQ AS WELL

    Turn your blend control all the way to the left which removes the compressor from the circuit and makes for an absolute beast of a boost with “Tilt EQ”



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    J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor Pedal Specifications

    J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor Pedal Specifications
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    J Rockett Audio Airchild Compressor Pedal Specifications

    • Power: 9V/DC negative tip power supply only, 20mA draw
    • Dimensions: 4.35 x 2 x 3"
    • Construction: Stainless steel enclosure (Extremely Durable)
    • Knobs: Vintage Marconi
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