Abasi Concepts launches Micro-Aggressor compressor pedal
October 28, 2024 · 2 sources
Abasi Concepts has launched the Micro-Aggressor Compressor, its second pedal, the company announced on October 281. The first batch of pedals begins shipping on November 181, and the pedal is available to pre-order at $2491. MusicRadar reported the ship date as November 18 and the price as $2492.
The pedal is described as a boost-style compressor built around two compression circuits running in parallel12. Abasi Concepts says the circuits shape and enhance the transient attack of each note without sacrificing thickness, which it calls "ideal for maintaining clarity in extended-range instruments"1. A premium transformer is intended to mimic the dynamic response of a tube amp12. The company positions the pedal against what it calls the "sterile" tone of transparent compressors12.
The four controls are:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Level | Adjusts the boost of the primary compression circuit12 |
| Clarity | Tilt-style EQ; clockwise adds top-end clarity, counter-clockwise adds thickness12 |
| Bloom | Adjusts the compression of the primary circuit12 |
| Smack | Adjusts the level of the parallel secondary circuit, focused on transparency and low-end impact12 |
The pedal has top-mounted jacks and true-bypass switching12. MusicRadar also reports a soft-touch footswitch and a limited five-year warranty2. It is the company's second pedal; in 2018 Abasi Concepts partnered with Brian Wampler on the Pathos distortion, which is now sold out1.
"After several years of development, we are very proud to introduce the Micro-Aggressor: a boost-style compressor crafted for guitarists seeking vibrant, expressive tones."
MusicRadar notes that Abasi posted a video of the then-unnamed compressor to Instagram in 2022, writing that it was "basically the ideal compressor for the fast percussive techniques I love to use"2. More information is at Abasi Concepts1.
Sources (2)
- “A new level of sonic excellence, several years in the making”: Tosin Abasi has released his own compressor pedal that promises to fix common compression complaints – and improve your tone | Guitar World, guitarworld.com
- “Ideal for maintaining clarity in extended-range instruments”: Abasi Concepts wants to take your tone to the next level with the Micro-Aggressor – a boost-style compressor voiced for low-end guitar | MusicRadar, musicradar.com