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Advanced Compression with Dual Crossover Technology





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Sweetwater is excited to introduce the Phil Jones Bass X2C multifunctional dual-band compressor pedal to bassists craving an advanced compressor design. This powerful pedal gets its name from its dual compressor technology that divides the signal into high and low frequency bands. Bassists can then tweak the tone corresponding to either band, equating to massive control within the pedal itself. Next, the input jacks on each band allow users to plug in other effects in the signal chain to cultivate completely custom tones. What’s more, the Phil Jones Bass X2C compressor can function as an electronic crossover that’s superbly suited to drive 2-way bass rigs. The Phil Jones Bass X2C is primed for exceptional clarity and dynamics as you refine your tone!





Highly nuanced and controllable





The Phil Jones Bass X2C multifunctional dual-band compressor pedal outputs a natural and transparent sound and packs in more sonic flexibility than a standard single-band compressor. Instead of affecting the entirety of the frequency spectrum with a single tone tweak, bassists can delegate specific adjustments to certain frequency bands instead, leaving the others untouched. Sometimes compression can go a little overboard, but with the X2C, bassists can choose to apply compression to only the low end so that the midrange frequencies carry the attack of the sound. Consistent low-end levels with dynamic midrange: now that’s a stellar sound!





In fact, the Phil Jones Bass X2C is highly useful for slap techniques by dividing the audio spectrum into fundamental frequencies and harmonics. When slapping, the X2C can tailor the low frequencies without changing the dynamics of the slap. By doctoring these low frequency dynamics, the amp can sound louder without hitting overload, and the low band can be compressed without changes to the harmonic character. Lastly, users can route the send jacks to different speakers/amplifiers to achieve a bi-amplification set up!





Vast sonic sculpting via insert jacks





More than just a compressor pedal, the X2C can open up new worlds of sonic exploration. For instance, bassists looking to create their sonic signature will find it easy to achieve a unique tone by using effects pedals with the X2C. Plug them in via the insert jacks and control them separately. Some bassists at Sweetwater have used an overdrive pedal on the low frequencies and a chorus on the high frequencies. The options are virtually unlimited!





Phil Jones Bass X2C Multifunctional Dual-band Compressor Pedal Features:


Dual compressor design with advanced compressor circuit technology


Comprehensive tone control and exceptional clarity and dynamics


Easily mix dry and wet signals and balance each frequency band


Can function as an electronic crossover for 2-way bass rigs


Plug in and control effects pedals on either compressor band


More sonic flexibility than a standard single-band compressor


Delegate tonal adjustments to certain frequency bands and leave others untouched


Excellent for use when slapping


Route the send jacks to different speakers/amplifiers to achieve a bi-amplification set up