The Bloom by Jackson Audio is a comprehensive dynamic engine designed to provide guitarists with maximum dynamic tonal control. It features a variety of functions including optical compression, equalization, boost, and sustain circuits that can be activated separately or in tandem. The compressor section utilizes an optical limiting circuit inspired by compressors from the golden age of vacuum tube circuits, known for their transparency and subtlety. The frequency response of the compressor section is flat, altering the dynamics of the guitar signal without affecting the tone.
Key features and technical specifications of the Bloom by Jackson Audio include:
- Input Impedance: 1M
- Output Impedance: 100k
- Power Supply: DC
- Voltage Input: 9V MAX
- Polarity: Center Negative
- Programmable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass
- Transparent Optical (LA-2A style) limiting circuit with a huge dynamic
range
- Dual compressors for the ultimate slide tone
- Blend control to blend in the clean, unaffected signal with the compressed
signal
- Six instant access compression presets with different attack and release
settings
- MIDI control over all 6 compression settings, circuit ON/OFF (COMP, EQ,
BLOOM), and bloom level
- 3-band equalizer with +/- 12dB boost/cut per control and center detents on
the pots
- Programmable ramp up/down time for the Bloom circuit
- Programmable MIDI channel and access to various features via MIDI (Program
Changes and Control Changes)
Additionally, the Bloom features a clean blend, compression presets, and a 3-band equalizer. The pedal also offers a programmable ramp-up/down time for the Bloom circuit and MIDI control over various features. The Bloom is designed to provide guitarists with a wide range of tonal control and dynamic manipulation options.
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Brand New
$361.80
Brand New
$325.04
Excellent
$260.28
Brand New
$343.66
Excellent
$300
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Used
$496.84
New
$897.00
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