
Anthony Easton
The Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio Phi V2 is a compressor pedal that features three separate compressor circuits in one pedal, which can be selected using a toggle switch. Each all-analog circuit is independent and offers different compression characteristics, range, and response of controls to suit various playing styles.
The three compressor circuits are as follows:
1. FET Compressor: This circuit uses a FET transistor for gain reduction,
adding a distinctive color to the signal and providing super-fast response. It
may introduce a bit of musical distortion.
2. OTA Compressor: This circuit uses a feed-forward detector circuit,
allowing it to "squeeze" things harder and providing punchy and direct sound.
It is the most controllable circuit with a focus on catching fast transients
and limiting.
3. OPTO (Optical) Compressor: This circuit utilizes a hand-selected photocell
combined with a feed-back detector circuit to offer smooth attack and release
characteristics, resulting in very musical and organic compression, even on
extreme settings. It can also be set very neutral.
The pedal also includes a parallel compression technique for blending the compressed signal with the original uncompressed signal, providing clarity and precision found in studio recordings.
Additional features include:
- An internal switch to select between 9 or 18V DC operation for increased
headroom and enhanced compression characteristics.
- Superb low-noise floor performance and full frequency response, making it
ideal for guitar, bass, and virtually every instrument in studio or stage
settings.
The pedal offers a comprehensive stack of controls, including Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Blend, and Volume dials, allowing for precise adjustment of the compression parameters. The LED indicator provides visual feedback on the degree of compression happening.
The Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio Phi V2 is designed to be versatile, well- built, quiet, and fun to use, offering musicians a wide range of control over compression parameters and three different compression engines in one pedal.
The retail price for the Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio Phi V2 is $249.
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Below are live Reverb listings for the Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio Phi from Reverb. Stompbx automatically aggregates current offers to give you a quick look at available models, conditions, and prices. Perfect for comparing options and making an informed purchase.

Brand New
$280

Brand New
$227.23

Brand New
$259

Very Good
$260.40

Brand New
$259

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