Aguilar DB599

The Aguilar DB599 Bass Compressor Pedal offers bass guitarists precise dynamic control in a compact and sturdy housing. This yellow effect pedal is specifically designed for bass frequencies and utilizes musically appropriate compression ratios along with attack and release parameters to deliver professional sound shaping capabilities. The intuitive two-knob operation features a COMP control for adjusting the compression level and a GAIN control for output level adjustment. Increasing the COMP knob lowers the threshold while raising the compression ratio, resulting in a more compressed signal. Based on a VCA compressor circuit with a soft-knee threshold characteristic, the DB599 operates with studio-grade silence and without audible noise. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance in both studio and live environments. The bass compressor pedal measures approximately 11.5 cm in width, 7 cm in depth, and 5 cm in height, weighing around 450 g. It requires a standard 9V DC power supply for operation. The successor model DB599 maintains Aguilar's reputation for high-quality bass equipment with its precise compression characteristics designed specifically for bass guitar applications, providing musicians with enhanced sustain, consistent dynamics, and improved signal control without altering the fundamental tone of their instrument.