The Messor Pedal from Cosmotronic brings the brand’s powerful stereo compressor to pedalboard rigs, providing studio-grade dynamics control beyond the boundaries of modular systems. This VCA feed-forward compressor is complete with comprehensive controls for dramatically shaping the dynamics and transients of stereo signals. Controlled by a selectable high or low pass sidechain filter, Messor allows for a deep degree of control that goes well beyond simple guitar string levelling and gentle squeezes, allowing you to target compression towards specific spectral zones for dynamic effects both classic and creative.
At the high impedance input stage optimised for use with guitar or line level signals alike, up to 16dB of gain is on tap for pushing into the compressor, delivering a range of timbral options. Control threshold, ratio, attack, and release parameters, each with a wide range to support everything from subtle squeezes, aggressive limiting, and total transient transformations. Likewise, a wet / dry control is onboard for parallel processing. An external sidechain input allows for controlling the compressor with another signal, supporting creative processing on stage or in the studio. Whether you’re using the pedal as an end-of-chain shaper for a collection of desktop drum machines and synths or adding it in to craft creative effects in a guitar or bass signal chain, Messor from Cosmotronic is here to put you in control for dynamic expression in any application.
Features
- Stereo analog compressor pedal derived from Cosmotronic’s powerful modular compressor
- VCA feed-forward design with comprehensive controls to support wide range of dynamic effects
- Input preamplifier with up to 16dB of gain
- High impedance input suitable for guitar and line level signals alike
- Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release controls with wide range
- Switchable low pass or high pass sidechain filter and external sidechain input
- Wet / dry control for parallel processing
- LED visualization of input, output, and gain reduction levels
- Low-noise signal path for studio-grade sound
- Internal 24V supply for high-headroom processing
Specifications
- Power: 9v or 12v DC, 500mA, any polarity
- Dimensions: 120 mm (L) × 94 mm (W) × 55 mm (H)
- Weight: 500g
- Inputs: 1/4 Jack MONO or STEREO
- Outputs: 1/4 TRS Balanced
