Feature Cali76 Bass Wampler Ego 76 MXR M87 Yeti
Prototype

Big.
Warm.
Mythical.

A bass compressor with character. True 1176 topology meets pedalboard-friendly design.

Yeti Compressor pedal

Yet another compressor?

You might be thinking: Compressor pedals are a dime-a-dozen. Like overdrives and fuzz boxes, the market is chocka-block full of them! So why build another one?

The iconic 1176. It’s a heritage claimed by so many pedals, that aren’t really 1176s. They might borrow the name, maybe the look, but underneath they’re running simplified circuits that don’t capture what makes the original so special: feedback compression topology; that distinctive FET character; the way it responds to your playing.

The Yeti is the real deal, built around an authentic 1176 architecture—the same sidechain topology that’s been making records sound better since 1967. Optimised for bass. Compact on your ’board. Priced for mere mortals.

Why the name “Yeti”?

  • Yeti’nother compressor — a play on words and awarenes that we’re joining a crowded market. So we’re making sure we deliver something special, that warrants your time, and hard-earned cash.
  • Big & warm — Like the mythical creature, this compressor is built for fat, hairy, strong, yet warm low-end.
  • Mythical — Like the Yeti, the “perfect compressor” might not exist, but we never stop searching. And that’s half the fun!

Studio tools, stage ready

Everything you need for professional compression, no fuss.

True 1176 Topology

Authentic feedback compression architecture with FET gain cell—the same design philosophy behind countless classic recordings.

Bass Optimised

Full low-frequency response, with a sidechain tuned for bass guitar and blend control for parallel compression. Your fundamental stays intact.

LED Gain Reduction

Visual feedback showing exactly how hard you’re compressing. Trust your ears, verify with your eyes.

18V Headroom

Internal voltage boost from 9V input delivers clean headroom that keeps up with hot pickups and aggressive playing.

Blend Control

Mix your compressed signal with your dry tone for parallel compression—a studio technique, now at your feet.

Tilt EQ

Single-knob tone shaping. Brighten or warm your compressed signal, simply.

Smash

The 1176’s legendary “All Buttons In” mode—pressing all four ratio buttons simultaneously—creates an aggressive, pumping compression that’s become a sound in its own right.

The Yeti gives you instant access with a dedicated footswitch. One stomp: instant aggression. Another stomp: back to your dialled-in tone.

Yeti smashing

Similar, but different

The Yeti threads the needle: authentic 1176 DNA, premium features, accessible price.

Feature Cali76 Bass Wampler Ego 76 MXR M87 Yeti
1176 Topology Authentic Inspired VCA-style Authentic
Internal Voltage 24V 9V 9V 18V
Blend Control
Bass Optimised
LED Meter 10-LED 10-LED 10-LED
Smash Mode
Tone Shaping HPF (sidechain) Tone knob Tilt EQ
Enclosure Large Compact Compact Compact
Price Point USD Premium
(~$400)
Mid
(~$225)
Mid
(~$190)
Accessible
(~$300)
Character Musical Coloured Transparent Musical

Where we’re at

Track the Yeti’s journey from concept to your pedalboard.

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