The Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI is a Jackson Audio compressor pedal. Close alternatives include the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ and the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression. It pairs well with the Fender Prosonic and the Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo.
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Jackson Audio · pedal
The Jackson Audio BLOOM MIDI is a compressor, EQ, and boost pedal from US boutique manufacturer Jackson Audio (Colorado Springs, Colorado), delivering optical compression with bass and treble EQ and a clean boost, all controllable via MIDI for preset recall and parameter adjustment. Jackson Audio is known for MIDI-ready, high-quality transparent circuits for modern pedalboard integration. The BLOOM provides clean, musical compression with EQ shaping and MIDI control at Jackson Audio boutique quality.
What stands out
“Use-case wise it suits professional and MIDI pedalboard players who want programmable compression and EQ at Jackson Audio quality”
— from the community notes
“The Jackson Audio BLOOM MIDI is a compressor, EQ, and boost pedal from US boutique manufacturer Jackson Audio (Colorado Springs, Colorado), delivering optical compression with bass and treble EQ and a clean boost, all controllable via MIDI …”
— from the listing
“The Jackson Audio BLOOM MIDI delivers optical compression with EQ and boost plus MIDI control at Jackson Audio Colorado Springs boutique quality for players who want programmable compression and tone shaping in a MIDI-ready format”
— from the community notes
“Its standout weakness is the Jackson Audio boutique pricing and MIDI complexity”
— from the community notes
“The BLOOM provides clean, musical compression with EQ shaping and MIDI control at Jackson Audio boutique quality”
— from the listing
- eq
- boost
- optical compression
- midi
- spring
- treble
- bass
- bloom
Genres the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Country
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Run Fender Prosonic after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
21% matchWhat Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo brings here leans toward edge of breakup — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Stage 60 112 MkII
Blackstar
9% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI brings here leans toward spring — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney GH50R
Laney
8% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI leans toward spring, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 goes after Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI in the chain
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ampeg V-4 after Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Ampeg BA 108
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ampeg BA 108 goes after Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Boss OD-1 Overdrive
Boss
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Boss OD-1 Overdrive leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Fuzz Distortion
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano SLO
Soldano
17% matchWhat Soldano SLO brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
RHC Audio Ydrat
Rhc Audio
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI leans toward spring, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Orama
Crazy Tube Circuits
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
What Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI brings here leans toward spring — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
ThorpyFX The Veteran Vintage Fuzz
ThorpyFX
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Ross "Distorsion"
Ross
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Glove
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI brings here leans toward spring — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
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Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
62% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, treble
Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression
Jackson Audio
60% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, treble
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
52% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, transparent
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
49% similarityShared character: compressor, boost
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
46% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, clean
BBE OptiComp
Bbe
45% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, clean
Orange King-Comp
Orange
45% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, transparent
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux
44% similarityShared character: compressor, boost
Acoustic Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor
Acoustic
44% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, transparent
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
EarthQuaker Devices
44% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Dr. J D-55 Aerolite Compressor
Dr J
43% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, alternative
MXR Super Comp M132
Dunlop
43% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, clean
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI?+
The closest matches in character are the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ, the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression, the PRS Mary-Cries Compressor.
What pairs well with the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Prosonic, Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo, Blackstar HT Stage 60 112 MkII — Run Fender Prosonic after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm.