The Ashdown Studio Compressor is an Ashdown compressor pedal, currently around $188.60. Close alternatives include the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition and the Caline Blue CP 45 Caline. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp.
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown · pedal
The Ashdown Studio Compressor (ADMS1) is a bass compressor pedal from the UK-manufactured PRO FX series. Controls include Threshold, Ratio, and Gain for core compression adjustment, alongside fixed factory-optimized Attack and Release parameters. The compact form factor fits cleanly on a pedalboard alongside other PRO FX units. Runs on an 18V linear isolated supply for low noise operation. Part of the PRO FX lineup alongside the Macchiato (Guy Pratt signature) and the Velvet Compressor. Steel housing with anodized fascia and Neutrik jack sockets. Designed for bass players who want straightforward gain-controlled compression without complex multi-parameter setup.
- compression
- gain
- compressor
- low noise
- bass
- attack
- release
- studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ashdown Studio 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.
Amps that pair well with the Ashdown Studio Compressor
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
35% matchThe Super Bass' pedal-platform headroom gives the Studio Compressor's low-noise squash a clean amp voice to push into.
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
17% matchThe Richter's rehearsal-oriented bass EQ gives the Studio Compressor's low-noise squash a straightforward amp platform.
Peavey MiniMAX 500W Lightweight Bass Head
Peavey
9% matchAhead of the MiniMAX, the Studio Compressor's low-noise squash keeps the attack even before that raw, gigging-ready drive ever colors it.
Omega Darkglass Alpha Omega 500
Omega
5% matchAshdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Laney DBV410-4 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
5% matchWhat Ashdown Studio Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Blackstar ID:Core Beam
Blackstar
5% matchAshdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
28% matchThe Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Studio Compressor's low-noise, gain-evening squash for a driven signal.
Klon Centaur
Klon
26% matchThe Klon's transparent boost pushes into the Studio Compressor's low-noise squash without masking its clarity.
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
13% matchThe Boonar's Echorec-style repeats trail the Studio Compressor's low-noise, gain-evening squash into a vintage echo. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchThe Memory Man's lush analog echo trails the Studio Compressor's low-noise, gain-evening squash into a warm wash. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with Tamura Modification
Ibanez
9% matchBoth lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Keeley Electronics Katana Boost
Keeley
9% matchWhat Ashdown Studio Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
AmpRx BrownBox
Amprx
9% matchRun the Studio Compressor's low-noise compression ahead of the BrownBox for even dynamics before the transformer-driven harmonic boost reacts.
JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender
JHS Pedals
8% matchWhat Ashdown Studio Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
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Cheaper alternatives
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
78% similarityShared character: bass, low_noise_floor, compressor
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx
72% similarityShared character: pedalboard, compressor, attack
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss
68% similarityShared character: bass, attack, compression
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
71% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Caline Blue CP 45 Caline
Caline
70% similarityShared character: pedalboard, compressor, attack
Empress Bass Compressor Blue
Empress
70% similarityShared character: pedalboard, compressor, attack
Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just
Demon Fx
69% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
68% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ashdown Studio Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition, the Caline Blue CP 45 Caline, the Empress Bass Compressor Blue. Budget picks: Ashdown Velvet Compressor, Blaxx BX-Bass Limit, DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor, Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Studio Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Peavey MiniMAX 500W Lightweight Bass Head — The Super Bass' pedal-platform headroom gives the Studio Compressor's low-noise squash a clean amp voice to push into..
How much does the Ashdown Studio Compressor cost?+
Around $188.60 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).