Anyone tried the Okko Coca Comp compressor pedal?

[dannybuoy]

I did a search, but couldn't find that much info. It's had some great reviews, but would like to know if it works well on bass?

[lousybassist]

I own one, and like it a lot. It's a good sounding pedal. Sadly though, I haven't compared it to any other compressors, so I can't say much more than that.

[whoatherechunk]

pics? never have seen one.

[irvinz]

cool stuff. they dont really work like a traditional compressor as i remember. it pushes the softer stuff to match the louder signal... instead of the other way around...if that is worded correctly. didnt try it on bass, but it was on my acoustic board.

[warwick.hoy]

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[groooooove]

if its handbuilt in germany, it must be good..

seriously though, any bass reviews on it? i could use a nice compressor.

[lousybassist]

Originally Posted by whoatherechunk

pics? never have seen one.

You would have had, if you'd followed the latest (or is it the one before that...) "show your pedal boards"-thread.

Oh well, here's my latest board incarnation, with the Coca Comp on it. It's the white one to the right, between the Pitchblack and the Dr. Distorto.


It's a cool looking pedal, as the picture in warwick.hoy's post above clearly shows.

[dannybuoy]

So, have you tried it against any other compressors?

[whoatherechunk]

i really like the website.

[Toasted]

It's a sweet compressor. I shouldn't have sold it. I only did because I started looking at expensive rack units

[lousybassist]

Originally Posted by dannybuoy

So, have you tried it against any other compressors?

If you're asking me, I'll refer you to my first post in this thread for an answer.

Originally Posted by Toasted

It's a sweet compressor. I shouldn't have sold it.

Well, I for one am glad that you did sell it, as it's a very nice pedal that has a permanent place on my different pedal board incarnations. So don't feel bad.

[bongomania]

I just bought one, review to follow probably in two weeks or so.




I should not be allowed to have a credit card.

[jrmy]

Originally Posted by bongomania

I just bought one, review to follow probably in two weeks or so.


I should not be allowed to have a credit card.

But we're awfully glad that you do!

[cybersnyder]

Originally Posted by bongomania

I just bought one, review to follow probably in two weeks or so.




I should not be allowed to have a credit card.

This is the kind of compressor I like. Simple. Two knobs.

[irvinz]

Originally Posted by bongomania

I just bought one, review to follow probably in two weeks or so.




I should not be allowed to have a credit card.

oh no bongo. why did you order one =) i've never actually tried this on bass. tried on guitar and it was wonderful!

[JohnPativens]

Originally Posted by bongomania

I just bought one, review to follow probably in two weeks or so.

I'll quote a statement from your review

Originally Posted by bongomania

I think it will especially appeal to guitarists who play with clean tone, tapper/touchstyle players, and maybe fretless bass soloists.

Why do you think this would be a good compressor for touchstyle players?

Also you wrote it has a low ratio, 4:1, and transparent compression. You wrote the same about the BBE Opto. Which one is punchier? Which one did you prefer and why?

Thank you!

[bongomania]

Regarding "punchy", see the article in my FAQ about different interpretations of that word.

Touchstyle players have a lot of low-amplitude signal that they want to bring to the foreground, and that is exactly what this pedal does. Other compressors can have a similar effect, but this one is specialized in that way.

I like the OKKO a little better than the BBE, but it breaks down like this: if you love what the OKKO does to your sound, then it is worth the money. If you are not sure about it, then it is NOT worth the extra cost compared to the BBE. If you have $250 to spend, there are many other options worth considering. The point of the BBE is that it's one of the best $50 to $80 comps out there.

[JohnPativens]

I've just read it. I think my interpretation of punchy is more like the first you mention, about the sharp attack of the note.

I've been disappointed by my old DBX 266XL on that side.. not only for that bad ''frrrr'' it does when the bass signal crosses the threshold.. but also 'cause it was everything but punchy to me. Compression was too much sterile. I liked it with guitars anyway.
EBS was better, but disappointed me as well. (Just tried one, maybe internal trimmers were not set correctly, or maybe I had too much expectations being one of the most sought after bass compressors).

Now I was considering this Okko Comp, just 'cause of that ''compression specialized for touchstyle players'' and I liked the BassWorld video demo. Also I'm considering the BBE and the MXR Bass Comp.

I don't know why, but I feel the MXR would disappoint me as well. I liked that ''loud&mastered'' studio bass sound of the Dunlop promo. But then I saw other unofficial demos showing totally the opposite. That beautiful studio sound? Got lost.

What do you think?

I read all your reviews anyway.