{"title":"Becos FX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBECOS FX designs thoughtfully engineered analog compressor pedals that deliver exceptional results right away while offering an unmatched level of control for players who want to go deeper. Hand-built in Austria, every pedal brings studio-grade analog compression to the pedalboard—from transparent leveling and subtle sustain to the kind of detailed dynamics processing typically reserved for professional studio gear. \u003cstrong\u003eZ String Music is proud to be the exclusive U.S. retailer for BECOS FX pedals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"becos-compiq-twain-pro-dual-band-stacked-compressor-pedal-for-bass-and-guitar","title":"Becos CompIQ TWAIN Pro Dual Band Stacked Compressor Pedal for Bass and Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CompIQ TWAIN MK2 is an advanced tool for analog dynamic audio processing of bass, guitar, and keyboard signals, among other applications. Its extensive features provide exceptional control over compression parameters, enabling users to achieve outstanding sound quality and tonal characteristics. With its Auto Timing settings, the TWAIN is easy to set up and adjust for professional results. At the flip of a switch, the TWAIN can function either as a dual-band compressor\/limiter with a variable crossover point or as two stacked compressors with separate controls for each.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/becosfx.com\/the-101-of-the-compiq-line-of-compressors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCompIQ 101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/becosfx.com\/compiq-twain-compresor-settings-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSettings Examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the top-tier 4320 Analog Engine® from THAT Corp. and Texas Instruments Burr-Brown™ FET technology, the CompIQ TWAIN MK2 offers compression parameters that are  available on professional studio equipment. In addition to its dual-band processing capabilities, the pedal’s two independent analog engines can be stacked in series to attain the enhanced gluing character typically found in smooth optical compressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CompIQ TWAIN offers more than just compression, it includes preamp-like functions to enhance your instrument’s tone without needing a separate EQ. By adjusting the processing levels on each band, you can easily de-balance Lows and Highs around the crossover point and blend Dry over the compressed Wet-line. This technique adds dynamic character while preserving the original tone of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp section lets you adjust the input signal level to control how much the compressors engage. Strong signals can trigger compression too early, and the preamp offers up to -12dB of padding. Weaker signals can be boosted by up to +12dB of gain to help with less powerful passive pickups. The preamp works on both Wet and Dry lines simultaneously and can act as a simple one-knob balancer when switching between instruments. A Peak-level indicator signals Green at -2dBu, showing the strength of the input signal, considering the preamp’s amplification or cutting. It turns Red when Twain’s output stages hit +2dBu due to the preamp and make-up gains acting in series. Intermittent Green and Red signals indicate a fairly leveled, cleanly processed signal. If both thresholds are reached simultaneously, the indicator turns Orange. If Orange or Red indication is steady, level readjustments may be needed for an optimal professional line-level signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Twain MK2 offers two selectable compression modes for both Lows and Highs engines, with an additional combination of Feed Forward for Lows and Feed-Back for Highs. Feed Forward mode emphasizes speed and accuracy, using a pre-VCA input signal copy and can range from subtle compression to brick-wall limiting. Feed-Back mode provides a smooth and transparent response for evening out dynamics, using a post-VCA signal copy, and is ideal for low-to-medium compression ratios. Though Feed-Back mode is less suited for hard peak-limiting, it can still act as a genuine soft limiter by adjusting the threshold, using a hard knee, selecting a higher ratio, setting fast timing, and boosting the side chain filter’s control signal. Both modes sound clean and natural, free from pumping, breathing, distortion, or other artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional improved features are have been introduced for the side-chain processing. A variable Lo-cut\/boost filter (±12dB @ 70Hz, 12dB\/octave) is available on the Lows engine. This filter prevents high-amplitude low frequencies from touching the threshold too early, which can cause over-compression of the upper-frequency elements. Cutting lows in the side-chain reduces compression in the lows at the output, naturally restoring overall signal energy. Conversely, boosting lows in the side-chain helps increasing compressor sensitivity for lower-level signals. A matching variable Hi-cut\/boost filter (±9dB @ 3kHz, 12dB\/octave) on the Highs side-chain engine further refines this balance. Cutting highs in the side-chain prevents their over-compression, maintaining natural audio brightness at the output, while boosting highs in the side-chain increases Highs compressor’s sensitivity to these frequencies, which helps with over-bright instruments. When both Side Chain Filters are set to cutting, the compressor remains more sensitive to mid-frequencies, resulting in more compression in this range. With filter knobs set at noon, the side chain processing uses the full-frequency range signal derived from the input. These advanced features help manage compression across lows, mids, and highs, providing dynamic impact without unwanted pumping and maintaining general audio balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CompIQ TWAIN offers independent controls for Hard\/Soft Compression Knee, a 50dB Threshold range for instruments and line-level sources, continuous Ratio selection from 1:1 to limiting, and up to +20dB of Make-up Gain. The inclusion of Dynamic Auto Timing (Fast \/ Slower presets) for both bands reduces setup complexity of a dual-band compressor and provides a musical response that is suitable for virtually any musical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent 4320 THAT Analog Engines® with RMS-level sensors coupled with high-performance Blackmer® VCA’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as Dual-Band compressor or Stacking compressors in series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Preamp with trimming for -12dB of attenuation and up to +12dB of gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak level indicator for signals above -2dBu at input preamp and +2dBu at final output buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable 70Hz to 1KHz Linkwitz–Riley Crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Ratio, Threshold, and Make-up Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Compression Knee (Soft\/Hard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Dynamic Auto Timing presets (Auto Fast \/ Auto Slower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable Feed Forward \/ Feed-Back \/ Combined compression mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Chain Frequency Compensation for balancing the triggering potential of Lows \u0026amp; Highs – equivalent to a frequency-based progressive threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Chain Filters with cut \u0026amp; boost function on Lows and Highs engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry \/ Wet Mix knob for parallel compression in either of the working modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-LED gain reduction display on each band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Bypass on\/off footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-18V DC external power supply (not included), center negative, 12mm long barrel plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-ready, durable, black-powdered aluminum enclosure (Hammond)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional DITOS transformer-coupled balanced output (10KΩ impedance, +6dB default gain; can function as floating unbalanced output as well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-assembled in Vienna, Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Becos FX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47493522489493,"sku":"Z-210000008900-1","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4348\/5077\/files\/162222.jpg?v=1782433757"},{"product_id":"becos-compiq-mini-pro-compressor-pedal-for-bass-and-guitar","title":"Becos CompIQ MINI Pro Compressor Pedal for Bass and Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECOS CompIQ MINI Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e brings studio-grade analog compression to a compact pedalboard-friendly format for guitar, bass, and other instruments. 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