The Ashdown Velvet Compressor is an Ashdown compressor pedal, currently around $150.07. Close alternatives include the Ashdown Studio Compressor and the Boss BC-1X. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Peavey TKO 115.
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
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The Ashdown Velvet Compressor is a bass compressor from the UK-manufactured PRO FX series. A single Compact knob simultaneously adjusts Gain, Ratio, and Threshold while factory-preset Attack and Decay are optimized for bass guitar. Two further controls manage output and compression depth. Designed to run from an 18V linear isolated supply for low noise operation. Part of the PRO FX lineup alongside the Macchiato and Studio Comp. Steel housing with anodized fascia and Neutrik jack sockets. Described by Ashdown as delivering silky smooth compression that fattens the low end.
- compression
- bass
- compressor
- attack
- decay
- smooth
- response
- low noise
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ashdown Velvet Compressor is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
24% matchThe Richter's DI-ready mid-forward voicing gives the Velvet Compressor's evened-out bass somewhere practical to land, stage or rehearsal.
Peavey TKO 115
Peavey
20% matchCompression before amp — the Velvet smooths the attack before the TKO 115's punchy, aggressive midrange ever sees it.
Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head
Peavey
16% matchWhat Ashdown Velvet Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Ampeg PF-50T
Ampeg
16% matchRun the Velvet Compressor ahead of the PF-50T for even attack and decay before the amp's own warm, midrange-forward tube tone reacts.
Peavey MAX 208
Peavey
16% matchWhat Ashdown Velvet Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
16% matchWhat Ashdown Velvet Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Peavey TNT-115
Peavey
16% matchAshdown Velvet Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
EBS Magni 502 1x15"
Ebs
16% matchAshdown Velvet Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
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Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
59% matchThe Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Velvet Compressor's smooth, low-noise squash for a driven signal.
Klon Centaur
Klon
35% matchThe Klon's transparent boost pushes into the Velvet Compressor's smooth, low-noise squash without masking its clarity.
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
22% matchKeep the Boonar after the Velvet Compressor — the bass stays even and the delay just repeats what's already controlled. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tru-Fi Rat Pack Compact
Tru Fi
20% matchAshdown Velvet Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
19% matchThe Velvet Compressor's smooth, low-noise squash evens the signal before the Chelsea's bright, British-voiced drive.
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
19% matchThe Velvet Compressor's smooth, low-noise squash feeds the Rangemaster a steady signal, letting its germanium clipping react predictably to dynamics rather than erratic pick attack.
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
18% matchThe Velvet Compressor's smooth, low-noise squash evens the signal before the Carbon's warm, clean-boosted crunch.
Bogner Wessex V2
Bogner
18% matchAshdown Velvet Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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Cheaper alternatives
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
77% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx
73% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, peak, compressor
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, noise
Fender Bassman Compressor
Fender
72% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, bass, compressor
Joyo R-27 Scylla Bass Compressor
Joyo
71% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, bass, compressor
Behringer BLE400
Behringer
70% similarityShared character: peak, compression, preamp
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
78% similarityShared character: bass, low_noise_floor, compressor
Boss BC-1X
Boss
73% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just
Demon Fx
72% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Boss
71% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
70% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ashdown Velvet Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Ashdown Studio Compressor, the Boss BC-1X, the Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just. Budget picks: Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor, Blaxx BX-Bass Limit, Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor, Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Velvet Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Peavey TKO 115, Peavey MiniMAX II Bass Head — The Richter's DI-ready mid-forward voicing gives the Velvet Compressor's evened-out bass somewhere practical to land, stage or rehearsal..
How much does the Ashdown Velvet Compressor cost?+
Around $150.07 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).