The Joyo Scylla is a compressor pedal for bass guitar, made by Joyo. It measures 109 x 72 x 48 mm and weighs 234g1. Joyo describes it as providing "transparent compression that enhances your playing without sacrificing dynamics"1.
What it does
As a compressor, the Scylla evens out the difference between the quiet and loud notes of a bass part. Bass Musician Magazine's review describes the result as "transparent compression that enhances your playing without sacrificing dynamics", meaning the pedal shapes the level of the signal while leaving the player's touch audible1. The reviewer's overall verdict: "The Scylla's strengths lie in its granular control, versatility, and compact design."1
Controls
The pedal's control set is one of its distinguishing features. Among the knobs, the review details the Input Gain control, which "adjusts the amount of signal being fed into the compressor"1. That makes it the place to start when setting the pedal: it determines how hard the compressor is driven, and the remaining knobs then shape how that compression behaves.
Size, weight and power
The Scylla measures 109 x 72 x 48 mm and weighs 234 g, so it sits comfortably on a crowded bass pedalboard. It runs on a DC 9V supply and draws 100 mA1.
With a current draw of 100 mA, the Scylla should be paired with a power supply rated to deliver at least that much on the output it shares, rather than a low-output daisy-chain feed.
Where it sits in Joyo's bass range
Joyo's bass line covers more than compression. The same reviewer has covered the Joyo Tidal Wave Preamp, described as a faithful homage to the tech21 SansAmp for classic rock bass tones, and the Joyo Double Thruster, a versatile and affordable bass distortion pedal1. Players looking for other bass-oriented effects can also browse compressor pedals more broadly.
Videos
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Sources (1)
- Review: Joyo Scylla Compressor, Bass Musician Magazine, 2024-06-03
