From the cached pages on Manson's website three are accounted for: compact (£199), compact deluxe and the compact bass and from thegearpage there's a shot of a mini sliderig, I wonder what the other one is then? I guess we'll find out on Friday
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Cali76 only smaller?
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From the cached pages on Manson's website three are accounted for: compact (£199), compact deluxe and the compact bass and from thegearpage there's a shot of a mini sliderig, I wonder what the other one is then? I guess we'll find out on Friday
From the cached pages on Manson's website three are accounted for: compact (£199), compact deluxe and the compact bass and from thegearpage there's a shot of a mini sliderig, I wonder what the other one is then? I guess we'll find out on Friday
Bit more digging, it seems there are two sliderig versions, compact and compact deluxe.
MELF resistors are SMD, so your speculation is correct. I am assuming that they used metal film MELF resistors instead of carbon MELF's for better noise spec's. But, a lot of people believe that there is sonic mojo in carbon resistors, so I may be wrong on the type used. Also, by running the circuits hotter (more current) there will be less noise. So this little guy may actually be quieter than its bigger brother.
I have a few more comp designs that I want to produce, so you will have a chance to own more if you wish.I will always be a fan of good or interesting compressors, so take my biased enthusiasm with a grain of salt.
-Frank
Frank - have you thought about adding a transformer to any of your comps? Like a Transboost / DE-CL combo where the warmth knob introduces transformer saturation?
And BTW - I have only seen the cached pages for the Bass and the Compact Deluxe. What's the normal version missing?
Or the DB-CL with a transformer? Come on, one more knob, what can it hurt?
I'll have a DB-CL waiting for me in NYC when I go at the end of the month. I have to admit, I am a bit scared of all the knobs.... Since it's your favorite of the bunch Shu (you haven't tried the Opti-Fet though right?) I am pretty darn psyched for it.
No, I have not tried the Opti-Fet. Don't get me wrong, the DE-CL is also amazing.
To me, and this is without owning a DE-CL /DB-CL yet, but the ideal setup would be something like a Cali or an Optifet at the beginning of the chain and a DB-CL at the end. The Opti-Fet is really a sweet sweet tone machine.
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Compressor
Looks like the normal is just In, Out, High or Low Ratio and Level. Edit: the 'Level' knob is probably combined attack/release?
If I could have found a Cali76 G-P I would have bought one, but I believe the limited edition run is sold out.
I guess that's OK. I'm very interested in the smaller Compact Bass one. And I'm also interested in the new Darkglass compressor.
I'm also EXTREMELY happy with my Empress Compressor... I don't need to look elsewhere, but GAS is what it is.
If I could have found a Cali76 G-P I would have bought one, but I believe the limited edition run is sold out.
I guess that's OK. I'm very interested in the smaller Compact Bass one. And I'm also interested in the new Darkglass compressor.
I'm also EXTREMELY happy with my Empress Compressor... I don't need to look elsewhere, but GAS is what it is.
Nah - they are still for sale on the Origin Effects site.
Sadly, no. It's still on the main products page, but when you click the Buy button you are directed to the Cali76 G-P info page, which says:
Webstore Cali76-G-P stock
has now been pre-sold!
The majority of stock is still available
via our dealer network.
Production is in process and stock will
be shipped throughout April.
Please refer to the Invalid Link Removed page...
has now been pre-sold!
The majority of stock is still available
via our dealer network.
Production is in process and stock will
be shipped throughout April.
Please refer to the Invalid Link Removed page...
That said, I've just inquired with Origin directly to see whether they can point me to one, or maybe have a spare sitting around.
Not quite what your looking for but vintage King has a "G" model in stock Invalid Link Removed
I know some dealers still have some. When I get home I'll send u a link
No prob, I completely understand: the only reason I saw that "Sold out" message was because I clicked the "Buy" button!
EXCELLENT, thank you.
Hey, thanks. I'm glad it's an option, but I will see about the G-P first.
I'm guessing this is a pre-release page and that Cali have had the page pulled so it aligns with their press release?
