Origin Audio Cali76 FET compressor (1176 inspired)

[Fran Diaz]

Hi guys.

Attack & Release times can be tailored to an individuals needs. I'm very happy to provide stock-1176-times if the buyer so wishes. It's just a case of changing component values!

Fran - how have you found the stock-Cali76 Attack/Release times?

Plenty of range for my needs. I haven't had much time to mess around with the knobs, but the attack can be fast enough to catch and tame strong peaks and slow enough to have a more percussive tone. I still need to experiment a little more with the release knob.

 

[Origin Effects]

Hi Fran. Sounds good to me - thanks for the detailed feedback! If you change your mind and need something tweaked, you know I'll be happy to help!

 

[Fran Diaz]

Hi Fran. Sounds good to me - thanks for the detailed feedback! If you change your mind and need something tweaked, you know I'll be happy to help!

Hi Simon,

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'm going to be completely satisfied with the current values for each knob.
you rock!

 

[bongomania]

Here's my review: http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/cali76.shtml

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Great and useful review. Thanks for all you do, Bongo

This compressor is now on my wish list.

 

[kringle77]

I am so tired of buying gear. But, what else would I do with my paycheck? Stock market? Gear is a safer bet.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Excellent review, as always. Thanks bongo!

 

[depalm]

Here's my review: Origin Effects Cali76

Thanks Bongo. Well done, concise and explanatory analysis.

 

[Fran Diaz]

Here's my review: Origin Effects Cali76

Thanks for posting Bongo. It seems like what I was hearing was right

I used the Cali76 again yesterday and went for a higher ratio (8:1), slower attack and release (both at 9 o'clock) and a slightly higher input level, letting the signal cross the threshold almost all the time (before, I had been using the meters to get a light compression only on the high peaks) and the final result was exactly what I was looking for. At first I didn't notice how punchy my tone was until the drummer stopped playing and I noticed that the punch wasn't coming (only) from the bass locking in with the bass drum. Every note on the bass had "The Weight" (pun intended. sidenote: Levon Helm, RIP. One of the greats is gone).

 

[odin70]

Thanks! How would you compare it to the Carl Martin compressor limiter? I personally like the rather dark sound of the Carl Martin.

 

[haens]

And how much do these cost? I tried their webpage but its current state is "under construction" so no useful info from there

 

[Fran Diaz]

I'll be using my Cali76 on a theater gig next Wednesday. I'll report back after the gig.

After yesterday's rehearsal, I took the battery off and placed the Cali76 on my pedalboard.

 

[Origin Effects]

Hi guys. Please refer to my Facebook page for pricing...

http://www.facebook.com/OriginEffects

The website will be ready in the next few days and will include facilities for purchasing. Otherwise people can contact me directly here:

simon(at)origineffects.com

I'm happy to send out info, answer questions etc... Simon.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Hi guys.


The website will be ready in the next few days and will include facilities for purchasing.

Or people can contact me directly here:

simon(at)origineffects.com

I'm happy to send out info, answer questions etc... Simon.

see above

 

[bongomania]

Thanks! How would you compare it to the Carl Martin compressor limiter? I personally like the rather dark sound of the Carl Martin.

Actually it has been about five years since I've had a Carl Martin Limiter here, so it would be unfair of me to compare them. My main complaint about the CM back then was the treble rolloff, including during bypass--but if you like that tone, then my complaint means nothing. I will update the CM Limiter review someday, hopefully this year.

 

[Phantasm]

All right, I just ordered one off of Ebay. I don't normally like spending this kind of money when the only videos are of a guitar and not a bass, but it's intriguing. Let's hope it lives up to the word of mouth.

 

[Fran Diaz]

Check out the YT video with the Cali76 for bass:
Origin Effects Cali76 on bass

 

[caeman]

I listened to the demo vid of the SlideRig, their dual-chained Cali76. Dual compressing. I hadn't thought of that.

 

[bongomania]

FWIW, the Cali was sent to me as a loaner, so I could have just sent it back after the review--but I opted to pay for it and keep it instead.

 

[caeman]

FWIW, the Cali was sent to me as a loaner, so I could have just sent it back after the review--but I opted to pay for it and keep it instead.

This is how we know it is a real keeper, when Bongo KEEPS the pedal, instead of selling it, or returning it.