Wampler Cory Wong Compressor / Boost signature effectpedaal Wampler Cory Wong Compressor quick reference guide
Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated artist
renowned for laying down some of the nest
grooves across all genres. The Wampler
Cory Wong Compressor is at the heart of his
legendary tone. More than just a Compressor
and a Boost pedal, this dynamic toolkit
shapes your tone with sparkling cleans and
responsive compression either direct to your
amp or straight into your recording interface.
Prepare to nd the funk!
The Wampler EGO compressor has been an integral part of
Cory Wong’s signature sound for years, providing the light touch required to subtly drive the best from his
tone, so this was a natural starting point for designing his signature pedal. Cory’s vision included some very
specic features including an XLR out so he could go straight into a computer interface, mixing desk, or
PA for those signature bright and clean tones. He also wanted to add a boost that allowed him to choose
either a at volume boost or a rich, saturated boost that could push his midrange a little, all in a compact
pedal enclosure with two foot-switches and an always-ON mode allowing stage friendly operation.
The Wampler Cory Wong compressor features two soft footswitches that operate each function of the
pedal with a three-color LED indicator to show which mode is active. The Compressor side offers complete
control over Volume, Sustain, Attack, and Blend as well as Brian Wampler’s signature Tone control which can
be dialed in to add sparkle and chime to your guitar’s tone. On the boost side, a single rotary boost control
adjusts the amount of boost activated and a prole switch sets the mode of the boost circuit from a at
boost to a rich saturated boost with an extra vibrancy around the 550Hz range. Combine both channels for
glorious compression and a powerful lead boost.
The Cory Wong Compressor is a complete solution for sculpting tone either on the stage or in the studio.
• Exclusive Cory Wong Signature Compressor + Boost
• High quality op-amp buffered bypass
• Dual switch-able modes (Compression and Boost) in
a single enclosure
• Boost mode switch for either a full frequency or rich
saturated mid boost
• XLR Out and Ground Lift switch for direct connection
to PA, Mixer, or Audio Interface
• Attack, Tone, Sustain, Volume and Blend controls for
compressor
• Separate Boost level control
• Unique “Comp On” switch to permanently engage
compressor
• High-grade components selected for superior sound
and response
• Top mounted input and output jacks and power
connector
• Dimensions: 2.5” x 4.6” x 1.5″ (64 mm x 120mm x
38mm) – height excludes knobs and switches
• Power draw: 30mA, 9V DC - Do not exceed 9V DC
• Includes limited 5-year warranty
• Built in the U.S.A
The Wampler Cory Wong compressor features two soft footswitches that operate each
function of the pedal. For the Compressor side there is also complete control over Volume,
Sustain, Attack, and Blend as well as Brian Wampler’s signature Tone control which can be
dialed in to add sparkle and chime to your guitar’s tone.
Cory Wong’s Signature Settings Cory Wong’s Signature Settings
For the boost side there is a single rotary boost control that adjusts the amount of boost
activated and a prole switch that sets the mode of the boost circuit from a at boost to a rich
saturated boost with an extra vibrancy around the 550Hz range. The Blend control controls
the amount of dry and compressed signal in the compressor circuit.
The Compressor is operated by the independent “Compress” footswitch on the left, the LED
will turn green when active. The Boost is controlled by the independent “Boost” footswitch on
the right and the LED will turn blue when the boost is active. This particular boost was based
on the classic MDX Strat boost style circuitry once favored by Eric Clapton. When both sides
are active, the LED turns Rainbow white. On the right hand side of the pedal there is a “Comp
On” switch which permanently engages the compressor circuit when depressed - useful for a
live environment where you want to really just stomp down for boost. The left hand side has an
XLR socket to go direct to a PA system or mixing board, and a “Ground Lift” switch which can
be used to eliminate unwanted ground noise if it is present when using the XLR output.
Attack – Controls compression response - counter clockwise for fast attack, clockwise for
slower attack.
Volume – Adjusts the output level of the Compressor circuit, full clockwise is maximum
volume.
Tone – Add more presence to your tone by dialing this in clockwise for added brightness.
Blend – Control the strength of the effect coming through. All the way counterclockwise the
signal is 100% dry but will slowly increase to 100% wet as the controller is rotated clockwise.
Sustaaiin – Dial in clockwise to add more sustain to your guitar tone to alter how long a note
rings on.
Boost - Controls level of boost when footswitch is engaged, rotating clockwise increases
gain. Maximum boost increases volume by 15dB at, 18dB @ 550 Hz on mid boost mode.
Boost Mode Switch - Select either a at frequency or a rich, saturated mid boost.
XLR - Connect direct to mixing desk / PA / audio interface with a separate XLR cable.
Ground Lift - Engage this to lift the ground if connecting the XLR adds noise.
Comp On - Engage this to permanently enable the compressor circuit (bypass becomes
inactive).
Power: This pedal was designed around the usage of a 9V DC power source only. To
avoid damage to the pedal, do not exceed 9V DC, do not use center pin positive
adapters, and do not use AC power. Use only a 9V DC power source that is intended for
guitar pedals. This pedal draws approximately 30mA at 9V.
The Cory Wong Signature ToneThe Cory Wong Signature Tone
You know what this is, this is why you are
here after all! This is that signature clean,
powerful, and rich tone that Cory Wong
is synonymous with. Get your strumming
hand warmed up because you are going
to be hitting the dirtiest of chops and the
funkiest of rhythms with this one. Boost is
set to Flat mode for boosting solos without
altering tonality.
Lead ToneLead Tone
If you are looking to go a bit further with
your lead tones, maybe even into a slightly
dirtier amplier, this is a great starting
point. Dial that Sustain in a bit higher and
dial back the Blend and Attack a little until
you nd that super responsive lead tone.
Use the boost set in Mid mode to add
extra bite.
Just hit the Tape!Just hit the Tape!
This is Cory’s secret weapon for laying
down the ultimate grooves in a studio. Dial
this in for that absolute killer tone that’s as
at home going through your amplier as
it is direct into your DAW or a recording
desk.
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