Fairfield Circuitry | The Accountant Compressor

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Model Number or Name:

The Accountant

Compression

Circuit Type: Analog

Electrical Components:

JFET Transistor

Original Price: $200

Excellent Used Price: $150

Genre(s): All Genres

Year Released: 2013

Year Discontinued: 0

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Every operation needs an accountant, and your signal chain is no exception. This little guy will fit right in, no questions asked. Call upon his services to crunch numbers, cook your books and calculate ratios in all confidence that your shit will remain tight.

We’re talking about a mostly utilitarian relationship here, but one of trust as well. Whether you enjoy slight, nuanced dynamics control or you just want to squeeze your signal into one dimension, you’ll find a use for The Accountant.

Featuring all analogue, JFET feedback compression, The Accountant works well with all signal sources; guitars, bass, vocals, synths, even whole mixes. A simple control interface allows you to change the threshold, compression ratio and makeup gain.

Light Compression (PAD : 0, RATIO : 0) : This type of compression is sometimes barely noticeable. There is a slight coloration, but nothing overbearing. This setting will help you to get a more consistent sound, to blend in better with other instruments, to ensure your quiet parts don’t go unheard.
Heavy Compression (PAD : 2, RATIO : 2) You will definitely hear the compression working. The effect will add a noticeable amount of richness and distortion to your sound, and everything you play will be louder than loud, all the time. The attack and release will also be heard, as a kind of pumping will be imparted to your playing. Just roll with it.
Limiter (PAD : 0, RATIO : 2) A limiter is a kind of compressor that has a high threshold and a high ratio (> 10 :1). You can emulate it’s function with these setting. Use when you want to set yourself an absolute maximum volume that you cannot exceed no matter how hard you try.