Wampler Ego 76 Compressor Pedal
Wampler Ego 76 Compressor Pedal – I’m thrilled to introduce the Wampler Ego 76 compressor pedal, my personal tribute to the iconic studio compressor that has shaped the fabric of music over the decades – the legendary 1176 Peak Limiter. This pedal isn’t just a piece of gear; it’s a journey into the soul of timeless studio tones, and I’m excited to share its story.
The Ego 76 transcends the conventional role of a pedal compressor, moving beyond merely squishing your signal to actually enriching and elevating your sound. Fueled by FET-based (field-effect transistor) technology, I gave the pedal studio-like Attack and Release controls, a Parallel Clean Blend knob, and a meticulously tuned Tone knob. I carefully designed each element to encapsulate the spirit of the iconic 1176 and bring a touch of that magic to your pedalboard. The Ego 76 isn’t just a compressor pedal – it’s an experience in the heart of iconic studio tones.
With its roots in the 1176’s legacy, once you plug the Ego 76 in, you may find it challenging to turn it off. It seamlessly becomes an integral part of your musical expression and a direct connection to the timeless magic of the 1176 Peak Limiter.
Fueled by FET-based technology
The Ego 76 contains FET-based (field-effect transistor) circuitry, the same technology behind the iconic hardware studio compressor that inspired it. This stompbox effectively captures the spirit of 1176-style compression, bringing the sound of countless hit records to your pedalboard. Armed with high-grade components, the Ego 76’s studio-quality processing moves beyond mere dynamic compression to significantly enrich your guitar tone.
Powerful studio-style controls
With the Wampler Ego 76, you get a level of dynamics and tone shaping on par with a full-featured studio compressor. For starters, you get independent Attack and Release knobs for fine-tuning your compression envelope. The pedal’s Level and Compress knobs enable you to dial in your preferred amount of dynamic control and make-up gain. Its Tone knob infuses your signal with the right amount of brightness to capture its hardware predecessor’s vaunted energy. The guitarists here get a lot of use out of the Ego 76’s Blend knob, which provides easy access to parallel or New York-style compression.
Wampler Ego 76 Compressor Pedal Features:
- FET-based circuitry delivers 1176-style compression
- High-grade components provide studio-quality processing
- Endows your guitar tone with a magical brilliance that recalls the famous all-buttons-in mode
- Provides studio-level control with Attack, Release, Level, and Compress knobs
- Tone knob injects your signal with the perfect amount of brightness
- Blend knob provides easy access to parallel or New York-style compression
- Space-saving top-mounted jacks
- Robust aluminum knobs
- Premium chameleon sapphire finish
Tech Specs
- Pedal Type: 1176 style Compressor
- Analog/Digital: Analog
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4″
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4″
- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Batteries: 1 x 9V
- Power Usage: 20mA
- Height: 1.5″
- Width: 2.5″
- Depth: 4.6″
- Model #: EGO 76
