Maxon CP-9 Pro+ Compressor Pedal

www.ProGuitarShop.com - Maxon CP-9 Pro Plus Compressor Pedal - With the CP-9 Pro+, Maxon has taken one of the most lauded compression circuits of all time and placed it in one amazing little stompbox, creating the most "effective" compressor yet!

More than a reissue, the CP-9 Pro+ features a completely redesigned circuit that is vastly superior to the original 1980's model. The CP-9 Pro+ circuit is based around the patented low-noise DBX compression technology that is used in many high-end pro audio products. This circuit combines a high-quality VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) with an RMS (root mean square) sensor, providing a natural attack response while maintaining an extremely low noise floor generally not found in floor-based units.

The CP-9 Pro+ has Threshold, Ratio, and Gain controls that are extremely interactive and allow for a variety of useful applications for the unit. With a maximum compression Ratio of ?:1 (no increase in output level, regardless of level) the Pro+ can be used as a limiter to balance volume levels. At medium Threshold settings a variety of compression effects from "pinched" notes to shimmering, sustained arpeggios can be achieved by simply varying the Ratio and Gain knobs. With a maximum Gain of +30 dB and Threshold set at 1:1 (no compression) the Pro+ can also be used as a clean booster to slam the front end of your amplifier or other effects units. The CP-9 Pro+ has the highest Gain available from a pedal compressor, making it possible to achieve a balanced output at any compression setting. A Reduction status LED accurately displays the degree of the compression effect for the user to see when the unit is engaged.

To offer improved performance, Maxon has added their proprietary DC-DC stabilized voltage converter to this DBX-based compression circuit. The converter takes the 9 volt (+/- 4.5 volts) input power and bumps it up to 18 volts (+/- 9 volts). Operation in this voltage range provides a wider dynamic range than ordinary compressors while allowing maximum head room to prevent input distortion. This fuller frequency response makes the CP-9 Pro+ ideal for use with Bass or Keyboards as well as today's high-gain guitar pickups and electronics.

Like all Maxon 9-Series models, the CP-9 Pro+ features True Bypass Switching using a 4PDT mechanical switch, feeding your amp with direct, unaltered signal when the effect is disengaged.

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[JackLawtey]

I don't think that pedal is true bypass. Or is it just habit, 'true bypass signal'. Hahaha.

Great work still.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

Yes, the Maxon 9-Series are all true bypass. Thanks!

PGS

[Gonnnzo]

ProGuitarShopDemos Great Vids!!!!

What About CS550? & Fulltone Octafuzz??? :)

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

The Maxon CS550 is going up today! We are currently waiting on a big Fulltone shipment to arrive. Thanks,

PGS

[theone2088]

Maybe you're thinking of a noise suppressor. Compressors even up the sound by making all of your chords and notes have the same volume level. Of course different settings have different levels of this "compression." ....bitches.

[dev23adip]

the difference is that this one is a compressor....

[4DiLihu]

realy good pedal

[klugiboogie]

Hey PG! Great review :)

Which pedal would you recommend me for a clean blues-type sound, this one, the mad professor or the mxr custom comp?

Thankk you very much,

salut!

[xchump]

Can you demo the Maxon CP101 please?

[rmoraespinto]

Hi. I like your demos VM... how about the Maxon CP101 Compressor? Tks.

[mcubau]

Hi Andy! Thanks for all the videos. They really help. How would you compare this pedal to the mxr custom comp. Are they aimed at different players / needs / situations? Which one do like best / why? I am really trying to decide. Thanks!!!

[MrManelCasanova]

@ProGuitarShopDemos To play pink floyd: this, a clone of a dod 280 or a keeley four-knob?

[corganb]

How does this hold up to the Keeley Compressor?

[IntelligentProbe]

@CouchTvYakivegas Maxon made the original pedals for Ibanez.

[CouchTvYakivegas]

looks like Maxon bought the dies for all the old 80's Ibanez pedals

[mgearvideos]

@ProGuitarShopDemos

That's almost true, but not quite. At the very least, some of the early OD-9's were not true bypass.