The Octamizer is 9vDC so I'd honestly expect the Compressor to be the same. The connector and label on the top of the pedal for power in the image shown appears identical to the Octamizer.
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New Aguilar Compressor pedal: "TLC Compressor"
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The name of this comp is "TLC Compressor," with TLC standing for trans linear control. It is not called "the Compressor." This info was from the same thread. It's even quoted in the OP.
Aguilar has been taking lots of criticism for the form factor of this line of pedals, but if you look at the pic, they fit perfectly on two slats of the Pedaltrain and the jacks are positioned so that right angle connectors can be draped over the top of the row. Very tidy if you ask me.
Yeah, I'd like to see Bongo review this pedal. Although, with his past criticism of Aguilar, I would say we have a better chance of making snowmen in hell than seeing him get a pedal for review. 
i wouldent expect it to be 9vDC just because the octamizer is- octave pedals gennerally dont need any more power. compressors most often do... but it does appear to be 9vDC.. i hope. really.
It could use a charge pump inside, giving 18v power to the circuit from a 9v power source. This is common enough in higher-end comp stomps, like the Maxon CP9Pro+ and the FEA comps.
bongomania
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Yeah, I'd like to see Bongo review this pedal. Although, with his past criticism of Aguilar, I would say we have a better chance of making snowmen in hell than seeing him get a pedal for review.
Yeah, I have done some damage to that bridge. I think Dave and I kind of "made up" at the end of our dialogue in the octaver thread, and I have agreed to stop criticizing the form factor of the pedals, but of course I've been calling them names and kvetching about Aguilar's decisions for some time now, so I don't expect any favors from them.
If it works well, it is a good pedal. However, I don't mind if it has a snazzy name and cool paintjob/graphics. If I built/desogned pedals, this would be part of the fun.
I do prefer the control be labeled plainly though.
I do prefer the control be labeled plainly though.
Yeah, I have done some damage to that bridge. I think Dave and I kind of "made up" at the end of our dialogue in the octaver thread, and I have agreed to stop criticizing the form factor of the pedals, but of course I've been calling them names and kvetching about Aguilar's decisions for some time now, so I don't expect any favors from them.
No damage. I don't have a problem with anyone's opinions. Although, are you the guy who called me a "drunk bozo with blinders on"? Totaly unwarranted. I have NEVER worn blinders!
Dave B.
Subscribed...definitely need a good pedal comp and I would expect that Aguilar would make a good one. I never really liked the Demeter Compulator...let's see about this one.
Dave B., when do they hit the stores?
Dave B., when do they hit the stores?
I was gonna say, I don't really see any problem with it on the immediate surface. As long as it's not oversized or too oddly shaped to fit right on a pedalboard, I'm good with it.
I do understand the clear labeling issue, though. That's an important technical detail to the function of a pedal. The color of the paint, however, is not...
The color is not important, but I like the fact that it's different from the Octamizer and I hope that if Aguilar releases more pedals, they all have different colors so I can ask my drummer or piano player for "the blue box" and they don't need to figure out what I'm talking about.
That's good.
Dave, can you please explain how that trans linear thing works?
And even more important, when are they going to hit the streets?
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I played this thing at BP Live the other day. I never use compression live (and I usually have access to a distressor in the studio), but this pedal is really good at what it does. Plus, the two Daves are great guys who really care about the products they put out.
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+1
You're just going to step on it anyway.. who care what it looks like.. I rather like the way it looks.. simple and to the point.. I dont need my gear hand painted by an Andy Warhol wannbe
So +1 again to your post
You're just going to step on it anyway.. who care what it looks like.. I rather like the way it looks.. simple and to the point.. I dont need my gear hand painted by an Andy Warhol wannbe
So +1 again to your post
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I have not met a Comp pedal that i like so far. but I'm thinking how good aggy gear is and im willing to give this one a whirl..
