Analog Man Bi-Comprossor

Everything is marked clearly and does what it says.

The Orange Squeezer side is dead quiet. The Ross side gets noisy when you turn the sustain up, which is par for the course on any compressor. Since I'm playing with single-coil pickups, all the noise is from the guitar, not the effect.

Like the CloneChorus I purchased from AnalogMan before, this unit is well built. You could hammer nails with it, though I suggest you don't.

I have only contacted Analog Mike via e-mail. His responses have been timely and courteous.

I paid extra for the attack knob mounted on the face of the unit for the Ross side. This is a useful option if you want more choices for your sound. It lets you go from a squashed, lap-steel like sound to a punchy, dynamic sound. I found myself using the Orange Squeezer side a lot more than I thought I would. For clean and rhythm playing it is perfect. You can find cheaper comp/sus pedals out there, but if you want something that you will be happy with and will last then this pedal is the way to go.

Folks, this is a no-brainer. Two knobs for the Ross side and one knob for the Orange Juicer. The older I get, the more I appreciate simplicity in both design as well as function.

I'm using an old Tele through an older, low-powered tweed twin. The Bi-comp is just fantastic.

This device seems to be rock solid with a strong casing, solid stomp buttons, and three evenly tapered knobs.

Analogman Mike answered all of my emails quickly and in a friendly manner.

This is money well-spent. Other than the Keely compressor, I can't think of another compressor I've tried that has left me with such a strong, positive feeling.

This thing is awesome!!! I have over 350 pedals and this is one that makes it to my "A" list!! Easy to use as all hell. 2 Compressors, 2 switches. Seperate on or bypass switches and Individual Level knobs, with a master slaming knob. Can't get much easier. I just wish it had a "master" on-bypass for both compressors. If you want bot on from having them both off you need to stomp on 2 different switches!! Can't get them both at the same time without a third leg!!! Albiet, I like them each on there own better then together, but I thing you should have that one more switch... other then that it is perfect!! That is a very weak complaint, but it is its only real flaw!!! Not too shabby....

No Doubt a "10"!!! I have 60+ electric guitars and I have tried 5. They all are great with it!! Compressors are usually consistant with guitars any way. The only flaw is what I said in the above section!!!

I have not had it that long, but I am sure it is a tank. From construction to chips... Mike doesn't F#$k around!!! The circuit board also has a ton of stuff to it. This is not like a ZVEX that only has a board 2 caps and a resistor, this thing is loaded with stuff!! Pure quality!!!

Everyone knows Analogman is the best Customer Support!! I called at 11 pm the other night and ended up talking to Mike for an hour!!!

Perfect other then that one switch I want. For now a 9.9999. Give me the switch and I will give you the "10"!!!!

If you've ever used a compressor pedal you can figure this out. Two sides ? the Ross side has volume and compression, the OS side has just volume. All you need.

Stellar. No pumping or warbley breathing sound at all. The OS side has a great sound too.

Built like a rock. Very well built inside and out.

Mike is a great communicator as well as a great builder. You can't beat a small company for support if they are serious about staying in business.

I play a variety of styles as well as work as a session player. The Bi-Comprossor transcends style and sounds good on everything. I've been playing a long time (over 30 years) and I know that most compressors have issues that have kept me from making one a solid part of my sound. I was even using, at one point, a JoeMeek VC1Q rack mount studio preamp just to get a great compressor for my guitar. The Bi-Comprossor makes this unnecessary... as well as offering me the extra versatility of having the Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer side for that certain special something for those spanky lead lines.
The price you pay for excellence is never money ill-spent. The money you pay for true quality is forgotten but the money you save for mediocrity will not be celebrated. This pedal is worth every penny.

How can you go wrong.Two knobs on the Ross side, one on the oarnge squeezer. Just use your ears.

The Ross side sets up for nice clean to clipping sounds.Very spanky. Except if your really slapping chords hard. But thats what the sus knob is there for. Country guys\gals with Teles take note. The Orange squeezer side is a little more harsh, but its a very sweet squish. Combining the two takes you to super comp heaven.

Seems to be built very well. I did notice the board wiggling a little tho. Don't know about that.

Mike is always very patient(even with a flake like me) and prompt.

For anyone that has considered $200+ for a real Ross compressor this is a great value. I'm not sure what I'd do without it at this point.The only drag is the waiting list. I got mine used on eBay and I have yet to see another. I've been on the list for 2 months now. Maybe I'll take bids on my place in line. Just kidding.

I would like to say a word about the Analog Man Bicomprosser! Guys Its great! The Juicer side is great for the rythm stuff and I set the other side to run at the same time for extra sustain and volume for lead rides. with the juicer when your chunkin rythm you can still hear the srike of the strings. It is far better than the Carl Martin and the Boss that I have used in the past. My hat is off to the guys at Analog Man!! And you boys in Nashville don't pay the big bucks for the Saffron Squeez It's right here in this pedal Thanks Greg Ray

thick and full

I've only had it a short while so so far so good!

They were right back as soon as I e-mailed them

I play country,blues,alternative,classic n southern rock. I've been playing since 1978 semi pro. Also backed Johnny Lee, and cajun artist Joel Sonnier. I'm gonna get another for my church rig. Id take it over a Carl Martin any day and boss aint even in the catagory. It helps big time!

If you're here, you know what it is: One side CompROSSor, One side Orange squeezer. The Ross side has a sustain and a volume where the OS side has just a volume. The attack can be adjusted via trimpot inside the pedal. The manual explains all internal adjustments clearly.

I'm playing an Epiphone Dot, a Mexi-Strat w/Bill Lawrence pups, and a Tokai Goldstar Sounds '57 Strat. The Dot is either getting new pups or is on its way out if I find an AS200 that meets my needs. My chain is: Guitar>ZVex SHO>Vox 847RI>SD1(808mod by Analogman)>BiComp>AD9>Reverend Hellhound 40/60 Combo.
It took me a few days to settle on where the BiComp should go, but I copied the Trey model and placed it after the SD-1. I'm looking for the sound of the tubes just breaking up but with a nice sustain. Placing the bicomp after the SD1 one allows me to better control the amount of effect with my guitar volume knob. This thing sustains for years without even kicking in the overdrive. And once I put that on, my amp growls at me. Its everything I had hoped it would be.

The Ross side does exactly what I had hoped for. If you get crazy with the sustain, the pedal is going to get a little noisy. I really like the OS side, and am glad I shelled out the extra bucks for the BiComp instead of the CompROSSor. Think Reeling in the Years or Brian May.
I've owned a Dynacomp, Nanocomp, Marshall ED-1, and tried the Maxon, CS9, and the Boss compressor. Obviously, it blows them all away. I'd really love to try the Keeley model and place them side by side, but my compressor search is over.

I haven't taken it out, but I'd gig without a backup. It would be a pretty expensive backup.

Mike answered every question I've ever posed to him. Once my number came up, I paid and I had the pedal the next afternoon. I've had Mike do work on a few of my pedals and the work has been exactly what I had hoped for in every case.

I've been playing for over 15 years in bar bands, bedrooms, and basements all across this great land. Currently, I'm into roots rock/alt-country, but play and dig jammy music, jazz, experimental, and space rock. This really does what I want for my current situation and when I'm in my practice space doing guitar karaoke, as my lady calls it, to Jerry, Trey, and Dicky, the compressor shines.
I hate to say that I rely upon any effect, but I don't think at this point I could gig without this or the SHO. Everything else is replaceable. I would hope someone would not be stupid enough to try and steal my gear, but if it were stolen, I'd probably put my name back on the list and wait another 6 months. Again, I'd love to compare this thing to the Keeley, but I think they are kind of the same animal.
The wait is really long. Its long enough where you forget your name is on the list. But its worth it. And your name stays at the top of the list if you don't immediately have the scratch to pay for it. You can live without this pedal when you've never experienced it. Once you have it, you'll wonder where your head was.

Although it sounded good right out of the box the analogman bi-comprossor needs to be tweaked for humbuckers by opening the unit and adjusting the internal trim pots.

I use a variety of guitars, mostly Gibsons & fenders. Noise increases as you turn up the compressor volume knobs but I found it to be completely manageable. I use Egnater, Fender and Victoria amps

Having owned several Analogman pedals for some time with no problems under severe touring, I'm confident that the Bi-comprossor will hold up as well as the others. I use all of his pedals w/ out back up.

Mike Piera (analogman) is one of the most knowledgeable people I've ever spoken with concerning guitar tone & how to get it. His turn around time for repairs or mods is usually 3 to 5 days.

I have been a professional guitarist since the mid-60's. I have a large collection of new and vintage guitars and amps.(All working players, no museum pieces.) If any of my analogman pedals were lost or stolen I would order new ones from him immediately. In nearly 4 decades as a musician I've pretty much owned one of everything and Mike's pedals are some of the biggest wrenches in my toolbox.

Very easy to use! This is first compressor that I've ever used and I got great sounds right away. It comes with clear and simple instructions on how to adjust the internal bias controls. I've been using it with a Strat with Texas Specials and a Music Man Van Halen with humbuckers and the factory presets work great for me with either guitar, but it looks easy to make adjustments if needed.

Here's my basic setup: Fender USA Strat or Music Man EVH guitar going through these effects in this order, Budda or Bad Horsie Wah, AnalogMan Bi-Comprossor, Ibanez TS-9 and SD-9 (both with AnalogMan 808 mods) MXR Phase 90, 70's MXR Flanger, and AnalogMan Stereo Clone Chorus. I run all delay effects (Boss DD-3 and RV-3) through the effects loop of my Marshall JCM 2000 100w head. I love the sounds I'm getting using this pedal! I'm always searching for better sounds and I was pretty proud of my tone before but since I've added this pedal to my rig I don't know how I ever lived without it. I want my solos to "sing." When I play the Bi-Comp through my lead channel (with a touch of TS-9) I get sustain for days. This makes everything sound so smooth. I don't know if any of these guys use this pedal but I could see players like Eric Johnson, Santana, Satriani and Vai really digging this pedal. I like it loud, but I can even get that smooth glorious sustain at lower volumes.

Looks like it's built really well. Tough die-cast housing. Yeah, I'd gig it without a back-up. You pay for it but Analog Mike uses the best parts available. Some of the parts are actually NOS parts that are not even made anymore. No corners are cut here!

If I could give a higher rating than 10 here I would. I've never called Mike but I've emailed him many times over the last year and he has always answered my questions quickly and graciously. I'm sure he get's tons of questions every day. Most of which could probably be answered by reading the great info at his site. Sure Analog Mike is a business man but it has been my exprience that he truly wants to help guitar players achive that perfect tone. He doesn't try to sell you a bunch of crap you don't need. He has even helped me find some stuff that he doesn't sell. The only problem I have is that there's a picture at the AnalogMan website of Mike hand delivering effects to Kenny Wayne Shepherd and I had to PAY shipping! What's up with that??? (Just kidding Mike!)

Yeah, if it were stolen or lost I'd get another one. It might take a awhile though. I think I waited 5 or 6 months for this one. So if you are thinking about getting one and you don't have the cash, go ahead and email Mike and get on his waiting list. You'll have time to save up the dough! If you are a somewhat accomplished player with an ear for good tone you will most certainly love this pedal. I can't decide if I prefer the Ross side or the Juicer side. I like 'em both. I'll use one side for a while then I'll switch. It's ALL good! Ok...I'm gonna look like I'm sucking up to AnalogMan giving all 10's, but I really can't say anything bad about this pedal. Get one!

Incredibly easy to use. Three knobs, two for the ROSS side and one for the Juicer side. I haven't had to adjust the internal trim pots to get a great sound out of any of my guitars.

Here's my setup, Guitars: American Standard Strat, 1978 Ibanez Lawsuit Strat, Gibson SG and Gibson 335. Pedal board: Teese RMC1 Wah, Captain Coconut 2, Fulltone Distortion Pro, Fulltone Fulldrive 2, Analog Man TS-808, Zvex SHO, Analog Man Stereo Clone Chorus, BOSS OC-2 Octave, Diaz Texas Tremodillo and Analog Man Bi-CompROSSor. I play these through a Fender Blues Deluxe moddified by Analog Brothers Amplification.
I thought my Strats sounded good before I got the Bi-Comprossor. Man was I wrong! I can't believe how much bigger they sound now. People have actually commented on it. Listen to the intro to Under The Bridge from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. My Strat through the Ross side nails it perfectly. It made my other pedals come alive too. The Univibe in the Captain Coconut, the BOSS Octave and the Clone Chorus sound incredible with this pedal. I never thought it was possible to make the Vibe and the Clone sound any better than they did. I was floored when I stepped on the Vibe. The Juicer is absolutely awesome too. I'm glad I waited for the Bi-Comprossor, it was worth it to get the Juicer.

It's hand built by Analog Mike Pierra, you don't get more reliable than that.

I ordered it late on a Friday night (after being on the waiting list for 5 months) and it came in the mail MONDAY!!! Nobody ships faster than Mike. He answers email the same day you send it. I met him at the Valley Forge guitar show last year. Unfortunately, I didn't have any money to buy anything from him that day (just got married) but he spent time and talked with me and let me check out his pedals even though I told him I wasn't ready to buy. Try that with a salesman from Guitar Center.

I play Classic Rock, Blues, a little Jazz and even some Classical. I've been playing for 23 years and I can tell you that I don't remember the last time I was this impressed with a pedal, except maybe when I got my Clone Chorus. Mike's a great guy who takes great pride in his work and stands behind his products. If this was lost or stolen I would definitely buy another one.