Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Compressor - Blackout Edition

Limited Edition Blackout Styling Meets Dual-Stage Studio Compression

The Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Compressor - Blackout Edition brings a sleek, modern, stealth aesthetic to the ultimate dynamic tone-shaping tool. Housing two studio-grade, 1176-style FET compressors running directly in series, this 100% all-analog discrete Class-A pedal is wrapped in a striking, limited-edition black enclosure. By cascading the output of the first compressor directly into the input of the second, the Stacked Edition gives you independent control over both gain stages, offering unparalleled note sensitivity, endless clean sustain, and a unique compressed overdrive character that single-stage units cannot achieve.

Engineered for tone purists, modern ambient builders, and elite slide players, this pedal does not color your core amplifier voice. Instead, it irons out dynamic peaks, extends natural clean sustain for days, and applies an expensive, polished studio sheen to your foundational guitar tone.

Intuitve Flow: The Gold Thru Knob and Series Routing

Origin Effects eliminated the complexity of dual outboard studio setups by designing a streamlined, player-centric interface. The interface centers around the gold Thru control knob. While the In knob sets the initial input gain for the first compression stage, the Thru knob controls exactly how hard the signal hits the second compression circuit. Combined with macro independent Attack/Release controls (Att/Rel 1 and Att/Rel 2), you can dial in everything from transparent peak-limiting to thick, low-gain squashed saturation optimized perfectly for percussive clean lines or singing slide leads.

Massive 24V Internal Headroom and Precision Dual LED Tracking

Built to handle hot humbuckers, active basses, or high-output line-level studio signals without clipping, the Cali76 Stacked Compressor accepts a standard 9VDC power input and uses an internal voltage doubling circuit to scale it up to a massive 24V operating rail. This ultra-high internal headroom ensures perfectly clean, transparent fidelity. For instantaneous tracking on stage, a high-visibility, dual-color LED metering system monitors both compression stages simultaneously, ensuring you can visually track exactly how the FET circuits are reacting to your pick dynamics in real time.

Product Intelligence & Core Attributes

• Best For: Stealth pedalboard builds, ambient soundscapes, high-sustain slide tracking, detailed fingerstyle playing, and modern professional rig setups.
• Tone Profile: Infinite sustain, rich, articulate, modern, transparent, and beautifully polished.
• Compared To: Two cascaded Urei® 1176® outboard studio units, standard Cali76 Stacked Brushed Aluminum.
• Country of Origin: Designed and hand-assembled in England.

Sanctuary Expert Note: The Blackout Edition delivers the exact same legendary dual-stage compression as the classic silver version, but it gives your board an undeniably killer, stealth look. It is perfect if you want maximum clean sustain for slide work or complex chord voicings while keeping your rig looking clean, modern, and boutique.

Technical Specifications Matrix

• Circuit Architecture: 100% all-analog discrete Class-A topology featuring two cascaded 1176-style FET compression stages in series.
• Cosmetic Variant: Limited Edition Blackout finish for a modern, sleek, stealth boutique look.
• Dual-Stage Controls: Innovative Thru knob sets the signal feed level between the first and second compression circuits.
• Dynamic Tailoring: Dedicated Att/Rel 1 and Att/Rel 2 knobs provide macro control over individual stage response times.
• Parallel Compression Blend: Onboard Dry knob to seamlessly blend uncompressed clean transients back into the signal path.
• Voltage Processing: Internal voltage doubling circuit converts 9V to 24V for pristine, unclipped headroom handling.
• Bypass Characteristics: Premium buffered bypass switching to protect signal chain integrity over long cable runs.
• Chassis Construction: Heavy-duty, compact brushed stainless steel housing built for heavy touring use.