Jackson Audio Bloom Compression/EQ/Bloom V2 Midi Silver Pedal Jackson Audio

BLOOM v2 MIDI – Compression, EQ, and Boost

Updated for the Summer of 2019, the BLOOM v2 – MIDI takes everything people love about their original BLOOM and updates it with MIDI!

The BLOOM v2 – MIDI now offers MIDI control over all 6 compression settings, circuit ON/OFF (COMP, EQ, BLOOM) and bloom level; the bloom level can also be expressed via MIDI! Keep reading below to learn how the BLOOM has become a modern classic on countless pedalboards!

The Bloom from Jackson Audio is a comprehensive dynamic engine that is designed to give guitarists maximum dynamic tonal control in ways never before possible.

A three-fold device, the Bloom manipulates the dynamics of the instrument by way of precisely tuned compression, equalization, boost and sustain circuits which can be activated separately or in tandem with each other.

COMPRESSOR OVERVIEW

As a compressor, the Bloom features an optical limiting circuit that takes its inspiration from compressors designed during the golden age of vacuum tube circuits. Optical compressors as they are called, are known for their transparency and subtlety.

CLEAN BLEND

One of the best features of the Blend control is that it allows the player to dial in a really aggressive compression setting and then blend some of their clean signal back in with it. This produces the effect of giving the note a very natural attack while slowly fading in the sustain that comes from running a high compression setting.

COMPRESSION PRESETS

Preset 1 – WHITE: Limit Mode. Ultra fast attack (2.5ms) that clamps any signal and acts as a limiter.
Preset 2 – GREEN: Country Mode. Fast attack (7.5ms) that is perfectly tailored for chicken picking or modern country.
Preset 3 – MAGENTA: R&B Mode. Medium attack (50ms) that works well for staccato rhythmic parts.
Preset 4 – BLUE: Ballad Mode. Slow attack (120ms) that is perfect for adding a gentle lift to the end of a phrase.
Preset 5 – AQUA: Slide Mode aka ‘Joey’ Mode. Adds an additional internal compression stage in series before the primary compressor.
Preset 6 – ORANGE: Aux Compressor. The aux compressor is the internal compressor circuit that is used in Preset 5. There are two trimmers located on the side of the pedal that allow the user to adjust the COMP and VOLUME for this additional compression stage.

MIDI – NEW FOR 2019!

Since the BLOOM first came out, they have received many requests from players saying that adding MIDI to the BLOOM would make it the perfect compressor and they completely agree!

MIDI DETAILS

Accessing the new MIDI features of the BLOOM is done by a combination of Program Changes as well as Control Changes. Below is a list of the features of the BLOOM that can be accesed via MIDI and how to access them.

PROGRAM CHANGE #1 – LIMITER MODE
PROGRAM CHANGE #2 – COUNTRY MODE
PROGRAM CHANGE #3 – R&B MODE
PROGRAM CHANGE #4 – BALLAD MODE
PROGRAM CHANGE #5 – JOEY (SLIDE) MODE
PROGRAM CHANGE #6 – AUX MODE

CC #1 – COMP ON/OFF (value of 127 = ON /value of 0 = OFF)
CC #2 – EQ ON/OFF (value of 127 = ON /value of 0 = OFF)
CC #3 – BOOST ON/OFF (value of 127 = ON /value of 0 = OFF)
CC #4 – midiBoost ON/OFF (value of 127 = ON /value of 0 = OFF)
CC #5 – midiBoost expression (value of 0-127) determines the boost level.

COMPRESSION CIRCUIT FEATURES

Transparent Optical (LA-2A style) limiting circuit with huge dynamic range.
Dual Compressors for the ultimate slide tone.
Blend control that allows the player to blend in their clean (uncompressed) tone with their compressed tone.
Six instant access presets with the following settings:
Preset 1: Limit Mode. Ultra fast attack (2.5ms) that clamps any signal and acts as a limiter.
Preset 2: Country Mode. Fast attack (7.5ms) that is perfectly timed for chicken picking or modern country.
Preset 3: R&B Mode. Medium attack (50ms)
Preset 4: Ballad Mode. Slow attack (120ms) setting
Preset 5: Slide Mode aka ‘Joey’ Mode. Adds an additional internal compression stage in series before the primary compressor.
Preset 6: Aux Compressor. The aux compressor is the internal compressor circuit that is used in Preset 5. There are two trimmers located on the side of the pedal that allow the user to adjust the COMP and VOLUME for this additional compression stage.

BLOOM CIRCUIT FEATURES

0-20dB Boost Available (quick press on Bloom footswitch)
0-20dB Bloom Available (long press on Bloom footswitch)
True Boost Circuit. Fully counter clockwise position is unity level.
Totally flat EQ down to sub audio frequencies.
Programmable Ramp Up/Down Time.

EXTRA BLOOM FEATURES

Programmable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass