Review Demo Boss BC 1 X Bass Compressor

Read the review: So whats the big deal about bass compression It may not be the most glamorous effect, but its invaluable for evening out your signal and can change your overall tone with the right (or wrong) tweaks. Common complaints about compression are that it can sound unnatural and, or too squeezedto the point that bass doesnt sound like bass anymoreand that compressors can be noisy. On the flipside, the right compression can sweeten a tone and make life a whole lot nicer in both live and studio situations. We spent some time with the new BC1X Bass Comp from Boss. Its their answer to the common complaints about compression and a pedestal for the positive attributes of the effect. The familiar aesthetic of Boss pedals hasnt changed much in 30plus years, and the BC1X preserves that vibe with a simple layout: four sidebyside controls positioned above a highresolution gainreduction indicator. A solidfe