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Electro-harmonix Pico Compressor Limiter Pedal

Electro-harmonix Pico Compressor Limiter Pedal
  • Product Code: eq171830
  • Availability: In Stock

$357.00 $428.40

Stuffing the comp section of the Stereo Platform into a compact Pico chassis, the Pico Platform from Electro-Harmonix is a powerful studio-style compressor and limiter pedal. With two selectable modes and two compression curves (soft or hard knee), you can easily sculpt dynamics with precision.

With the Blend control knob, you can adjust the wet/dry mix for built-in parallel compression. Depending on which mode you have selected (compression or limiting), the Sustain knob adjusts either compression ratio or limiting threshold. Further controls include an Attack knob and a Volume knob that controls total output volume. The transparent circuit on the Pico Platform avoids tonal coloration, providing you with a modern and pure dynamics processor. The Pico Platform includes a 9V power adapter.

Studio-Style Compressor and Limiter    Based on Comp Section of Stereo Platform    Compact Pico Chassis    Selectable Compressor and Limiter Modes    Hard or Soft Knee Compression    Blend for Parallel Compression    Attack and Volume Controls    Sustain Adjusts Ratio or Threshold    Transparent Circuit, No Tonal Coloring    Includes 9V Power Adapter

General
Audio Circuit TypeDigital
BufferBuffered Bypass
Input Impedance2.2 Megohms
Output Impedance680 Ohms
Maximum Input Level+1.5 dBu
Maximum Output Level+2.1 dBu
Controls and Indicators4 x Rotary Knob (Volume, Sustain, Attack, and Blend)
1 x Button (Compressor Mode and Limiter Mode)
1 x Footswitch (On/Bypass)
1 x Green/Orange LED (Compressor Mode and Limiter Mode)
Inputs / Outputs
Audio I/O1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Input
1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Output
Power
Power SourceAC Adapter with Power Brick (Included)
DC Input Power9.6 to 10.5 VDC at 100 mA
Operating Current100 mA (Typical)
Environmental
Environmental ResistanceNo
Physical
ColorGray
Dimensions3.65 x 2 x 2" / 9.27 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm
WeightNot Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.18 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.4 x 2.4"

In Compressor mode, turning the Sustain knob clockwise increases the compression ratio, which determines how much compression is applied to a signal once it crosses the threshold. Threshold is the signal level at which the compressor begins working. In Compressor mode, the threshold is fixed at -35 dB.

In Limiter mode, turning the Sustain knob clockwise decreases the threshold level, which forces the limiter to act sooner. The compression ratio is constant and practically infinite in Limiter mode.

The Pico Platform offers two options for the compression knee: hard and soft. The knee—which occurs at the threshold—refers to the transition between the uncompressed and compressed sections of the gain curve.

Hard knee creates a more dramatic compression effect, while soft knee is smoother. Hard knee is selected by default from the factory. Changing the compression curve is achieved by pressing and holding the Type button.

08/08/2024

[2.2 Megohms] The Electro Harmonix Platform Compressor is a fantastic stereo compressor pedal that works quite well. It runs on a standard 9-volt pedal power supply that it comes with. I used three of them for a live techno set I was doing. I had a Roland TR-8, Roland TB-3, and Novation Circuit all synced and running together. I had Platform Compressors on the stereo out of each piece of gear and they worked perfectly. They were very reliable but I did have a user error once which I will mention so you can avoid it. The Swell knob got bumped and my attack times began fading in completely throwing off the timing of the TB-3. I couldn't figure out what happened till after my set. So be careful to not hit this knob mid performance. To remedy this possibility, I used electrical tape to hold my knob settings in place after this incident and never had this issue again. The Platform Compressor is fantastic for the money and for the functionality. Stereo compression has never been more convenient with the Platform Compressor.

5
07/08/2024

[+2.1 dBu] A simple and easy to use looper Clean controls, solid switch design and rugged body.

5
24/06/2024

[Digital] This is the best delay / slap-back echo / mod machine I've ever heard. There are versatile sounds for every need, with responsive controls to dial in the perfect effect. Plus, the secret secondary controls make this even more customizable. The looper is lots of fun, though might be a little difficult to pull off live onstage. Basically, if you're looking for a versatile delay, with some added modular swirly/shimmery sounds and a looper thrown in for good measure, stop reading this and buy this pedal. Just be prepared to sit in front your amp and enjoy exploring the sounds this pedal provides, for hours! Highly recommended!

5
19/06/2024

[680 Ohms] The EHX series of organ pedals are a breath of fresh air in an industry that seems content recycling the same basic stompbox designs. You can get a wide range of sounds that go from subtle organ texture to bizarre voicings. Having a dry signal out is fantastic for players like me (bass) who want to keep an uneffected signal to my bass rig. Meanwhile I can run the organ sounds into a separate amp and/or series of pedals and tweak to taste. I'm not sure I'll use it in a live setting much, but its a blast to record and play with.

5
02/06/2024

[Gray] First of all, this pedal has so many features and applications. Four different octaves, attack, and low-pass filter (I don't use the detune much, but others probably would get some mileage out of it), plus a built-in presets footswitch. One note: if you are powering your pedalboard with a dedicated pedal power supply, only certain combinations of power supply and pedals will work if you include the POG2. Do some research online if you already have a pedal power supply or if you will add one in the future. Even though this was a special delivery order and not something that B&H carries in stock, B&H delivered very quickly.

5
16/05/2024

[Buffered Bypass] Best chorus I've played. Limited range but sounds so good. The modern 9v plug is a bonus.

5
23/04/2024

[680 Ohms] I got the last one in stock (time to reorder, B&H!) and I can see why... the Mel9 pedal adds a completely new vibe to any electric guitar setup. It's very dynamic and responsive, only slightly losing track with very soft notes. Send the dry out to one amp, and the effect out to another (or the sound board) and your sound palette gets very big very quickly. Like everyone else probably did, I immediately dialed in the flute sound and learned Strawberry Fields Forever, but it doesn't stop there. Strings, cello, orchestra and choir sounds are super-fun and very authentic - even down to the warbly tape sound. One thing I'm considering is putting an EQ pedal on Mel9 as its sounds can be a little harsh in the midrange. Dial that back, add some reverb, set the attack and decay at about 1 o'clock, and you have a string pad like keyboard players have always enjoyed - at a fraction of the cost of MIDI guitar synth. Play around with pickup settings too, as the effect sound definitely responds differently to neck vs. bridge pickups. Playing speed is also a factor... most of the sounds take a little time to bloom, so staccato, rapid picking probably won't let the sounds fully develop. But for adding a huge layer and vintage texture to your sound, the Mel9 is where it's at. I can't wait to try it on bass guitar too. This one will be used a lot.

5
16/04/2024

[1.18 lb] Love the sound of electro-harmonix. this provides a great fuzz. I prefer a fuzz over a distortion. this may be my favorite pedal especially with the electro harmonix small stone.

5
06/04/2024

[Buffered Bypass] well, I have dozens of pedals, but this one still amazes me from the first day I bought it. spectacular slow down feature, selectable waveforms, 16-step sequencer, envelope, presets, tap tempo (along with tap-in port), expression support, tons of subdivisions... well, it just does everything, in STEREO, and still it's all analog. can be really as slow and as lighting-ring-mod-like fast as you want: the rate button works like a gear switch for precise adjustments. also, we all know EHX doesn't look good at times, but the visuals we got here are just awesome, sorts of retro spaceship with those leds on top (those don't only look nice, but also an important part of its UI). real candy to look at. there's only one con: the thing isn't small and won't fit small boards, but at least all the controls are visible, no hidden settings etc. Devs at EHX could make it smaller and even save some money on electronic parts, but it's big by design: both features and sounds wise.

5
30/11/-0001

[Buffered Bypass] Yes, this pedal is pretty cool! I particularly like the orchestra and choir voices, though the rest are interesting too. I got it, added it to my pedal board, and tried it out at a gig. Audience members were looking around trying to figure out where all the orchestral sounds were coming from. My bandmates thought it was hilarious that our scrappy garage band suddenly had this new big production sound.

5

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