Suhr Koji Comp User Manual

Koji Comp

USER GUIDE

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Thank you for purchasing the Suhr Koji Comp™. Please take the time to read through this guide to familiarize yourself with Koji’s many

features and applications.

OVERVIEW

The Koji Comp is an easy to use analog compressor designed to offer a wealth of popular stompbox and
studio style compression effects.

With a simple twist of the Mix control, or flick of Koji’s Voice switch, you can easily create a limitless range

of compression effects. Whether you choose subtle, transparent compression for smoothing out your

rhythms, or dial in warm and squishy tones to take you into R&B and Country territory - the Koji Comp

might be the last compressor you will ever need.

CONTROLS

The Koji Comp features an easy to tweak control layout which includes: Compression, Level, Attack, Mix,

and a three position Voice switch.

COMP (Compression):This control determines the amount of compression (gain reduction) applied to

your signal path.

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At lower settings, (0 - 2) this control produces a subtle, smoothing effect, ideal for the player looking

to even out their dynamics without dramatically altering their tone.

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At middle settings, (3 - 6) this control offers increased compression for a more percussive, dramatic

response, favored by players seeking tones heard on classic R&B and Funk recordings of the 70’s

and 80’s.

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At higher settings (7 - 10), this control offers all of the classic squish that vintage stompboxes are

known for... and more.

LEVEL: Adjusts the overall output level of the Koji Comp. Use this control to compensate for the amount

of Compression/Gain Reduction applied to your signal path.

ATTACK : Determines how quickly the compressor responds to signals above a desired threshold.

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At lower settings (0 - 3) the Attack time is very quick, ideal for dialing in percussive Country, Funk and R&B.

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At middle settings (4 - 6) the Attack time is more moderate, making the effect less abrupt, which results in a

fuller, thicker tone.

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At higher settings (7 - 10) the Attack time is slower, taking a longer amount of time for the compressor to

engage, which helps retain the natural attack of your instrument.

MIX: Varies the ratio of dry to compressed signal from 10% - 100%.

VOICE SWITCH: This switch offers the following three voicings:

Left - Offers a boost to the upper midrange frequencies to bring out the attack in your picking.

Middle - Transparent (flat) frequency response.

Right - Offers a boost in the upper midrange and treble frequencies - for a smooth, glassy, top-end sweetness.

MULTI-FUNCTION LED

GAIN REDUCTION INDICATOR: The LED indicator that displays the amount of Gain Reduction based on

the ratio of your instrument’s signal and the level of compression in your signal.

Green - Minimal Gain Reduction !

Orange - Moderate Gain Reduction

Red - Maximum Gain Reduction (This is not a bad thing)

ON / OFF INDICATOR: The LED indicator displays the on / off effect status.

OPERATION

INPUT: Connect this jack to the output of your instrument or effects device.

Note: Connecting a cable to the input jack will power up the pedal. If using the internal battery, remember to

unplug your cable from the input jack when you are finished playing in order to conserve your battery life.

OUTPUT: Connect this jack to the input of an amplifier or an effect device. To activate, press the footswitch and

Koji Comp’s LED will be lit indicating that the effect is engaged.