Providence Velvet Comp
The Velvet Comp is a well designed and nicely laid out pedal. But what is has in simplicity, it lacks in tonal integrity. Although this pedal has the potential for a wide range of compression ratios, might have too much effect on the user’s tone, making it tough to find a setting that will accomplish your compression goals without sacrificing your sound.
External Control: None
Cost: $$
HornFX Review
Interface: 3.5/5
Like most three knob compressors, this one is laid out simply and well. The level knob does not get too out of control at its highest settings, and the attack knob can add some nice expressiveness to its effect.
Noise: 3.5/5
This is a quiet pedal.
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 2/5
Sadly, there is no tonal manipulation on this pedal. The compression you hear from this box is fairly stuffy and could use a tone knob to combat its mid range presence. There also seems to be no enough subtlety in the amount of compression available.
Product Information
The Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp provides smooth, lustrous compression. An attack time control makes it possible to match the compression to a range of playing styles from arpeggios through long sustain to crisp chording.
Controls: LEVEL, ATTACK, SUSTAIN
Connectors: 1/4-inch phone jack x 2 (INPUT and OUTPUT) DC 9V input jack (AC adaptor jack)
Power Supply: 9V battery or AC adaptor
Power Consumption: DC 9V, 5 mA approx. (effect ON)
Dimensions:115(D)×72(W)×50(H)mm
Weight: 250 g approx. (Not including battery)
Product info from the Providence website.