Compressor effect pedal with six sound modes and MIDI
The
Jackson Audio Bloom V2
is a state-of-the-art compressor that, thanks to its versatile sound with
boost option
, has become a modern classic on countless pedal boards in no time. Whereas
six distinctive sound modes
cover every application scenario between fast responding
limiter
, soft
compressor
for country pickings and crystal clear slide settings with maximum sustain, the
active 3-band equalizer
allows for precise adjustment of the tone. In addition, the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 FX pedal offers an
integrated boost
with Bloom effect
, which gives the sound more character and assertiveness if desired. Last but not least, all functions of the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 can be controlled via
MIDI
.
Compressor with six sound modes
At the heart of the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 is the
analogue opto-compressor
, which not only promises an extremely transparent sound, but thanks to the
digital control
, it also offers
six versatile sound modes
. The
Limit
and
Country
settings offer an extremely fast response to smooth out unwanted peaks, whereas the
R&B
and
Ballad
modes have longer attack times to support expressive electric guitar playing. Developed in collaboration with slide genius
Joey Landreth
of The Bros. Landreth, the
Slide mode
features two compressors in series for an extremely clean sound with maximum sustain. If desired, the second compressor of the slide preset can be used separately in
Aux mode
.
Versatile booster
In addition, the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 is equipped with a
booster
that boosts the signal by
up to 20 dB
so that notes can be held or dynamics can be adjusted to accommodate band mates. A special feature is the
Bloom mode
, which is activated by pressing the Bloom switch for a long time and lets the Boost slowly
swell
up to its adjusted setting. Naturally the Bloom function also works the other way round and lets the signal return gradually to its original level after the Boost is switched off.
Active 3-band EQ
Last but not least, the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 pedal features an
active 3-band equalizer
with
up to 12 dB boost or cut per frequency band
, allowing precise adjustment of the tone. In addition, pressing both footswitches simultaneously on the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 pedal removes the EQ from the signal path.
The
Jackson Audio Bloom V2
at a glance:
Compressor effect pedal, made in the USA
Analogue opto-compressor with digital control
Six sound modes with different character and attack (Limit/2.5 ms, Country/7.5 ms, R&B/50 ms, Ballad/120 ms, Slide with Aux compressor, Aux compressor)
Switchable boost with Bloom function and Bloom controller
Active 3-band EQ with +/- 12 dB boost or cut per frequency band
Comp control determines the intensity of the compression
Blend control for mixing in the dry signal
Volume control
MIDI
Two foot switches
Metal enclosure
Operation with optionally available power supply unit
Watch this official video on the Jackson Audio Bloom V2: