Detail 01
Auto/Manual switch
Choose intelligent automatic Attack and Release timing or adjust both controls manually.
Product detailSKU #1500000477618
Thorn SoundlabsSteambass Flex Bass Compressor Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A flexible bass compressor with detailed control over dynamics, timing, restored articulation, and output level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass players seeking adjustable compression for stage or studio use
- Players who want manual Attack and Release control or automatic timing
- Players looking to retain articulation and clarity under heavier compression
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a compressor pedal
- Players who prefer a pedal without multiple compression controls
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Detail control
Selectively reintroduces key frequencies from the original signal to maintain articulation and presence.
Detail 03
True bypass
Preserves the unaffected bass tone when the pedal is disengaged.
Detail 04
Threshold and Amount
Threshold sets when compression engages, while Amount sets the overall intensity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires a 9V DC center-negative power supply.
- 02The Detail control selectively restores key frequencies from the original signal; it is not described as a traditional blend control.
- 03Connections are one 1/4-inch input and one 1/4-inch output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What controls does the Steambass Flex have?
Threshold, Amount, Attack, Release, Detail, and Output controls.
02What does Auto mode do?
It intelligently adjusts Attack and Release times in real time.
03Is the Detail control a blend control?
No. It selectively restores key frequencies from the original signal while leaving compression in place.
04What power does it require?
9V DC center-negative power; listed current draw is 29mA.
Reference
Full specifications
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5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Bass compressor pedal
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000477618
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