Compressor (Noise gate with active transformer boost) · $219.99
The KMA Machines Pylon is an analog noise gate with active transformer boost pedal based on the Blackmer VCA-based noise gate + audio-transformer boost, with Threshold, Boost level (up to 30dB), Cut (65-730Hz) controls, made in Germany. From $219.99.
| Category | Compressor (Noise gate with active transformer boost) |
| Circuit / based on | Blackmer VCA-based noise gate + audio-transformer boost |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Threshold, Boost level (up to 30dB), Cut (65-730Hz) |
| Switches | Detection range (High/Low), Boost mode (On/Off/Sync), relay polarity slide, internal ground-lift DIP |
| Footswitches | 2 |
| Bypass | True Bypass, relay soft switching |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | FX loop, channel-relay output for amp switching, external trigger input |
| Power | 9V DC center negative 2.1mm |
| Power draw | 160 mA |
| Dimensions | 60mm H x 74mm W x 128mm D |
| Weight | 350g |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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