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Title: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 18, 2015, 02:34:31 PM
Hello out there

This is my Zirconia Comp w tilt eq and external eq bypass switch.  Controls are volume, eq and compression.

(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/haber_dasher/Zirconia_zpshnjkxxqc.jpg)

(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/haber_dasher/Top_zpsbnyfpblk.jpg)

(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/haber_dasher/Guts_zpsumubrcia.jpg)

It would have been a little easier to build this w side mounted i/o jacks but i'm on a mission to one day have a 125 board w all top mounts, inspired by JakeFuzz's board and someone else who posted a 125 board here a while back.  Very cool.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: jimilee on March 18, 2015, 02:44:17 PM
And that's why I need to have this one too.. Payday is Friday!!!


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Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Tremster on March 18, 2015, 02:45:45 PM
Shining like a Diamond.
So ..... how does it sound?
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: GrindCustoms on March 18, 2015, 02:53:23 PM
Looking great! Interested to try that one aswell :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: micromegas on March 18, 2015, 03:06:19 PM
Beautiful layout. The space between components makes me feel calm somehow :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: selfdestroyer on March 18, 2015, 03:06:28 PM
Looks great. I am definitely in to trying this layout out.

Cody
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 18, 2015, 03:10:22 PM
Quote from: jimilee on March 18, 2015, 02:44:17 PM
And that's why I need to have this one too.. Payday is Friday!!!


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sweet, i only have 8 for now until i order again but i can hold one for you if you want.  hollah!

Quote from: Tremster on March 18, 2015, 02:45:45 PM
Shining like a Diamond.
So ..... how does it sound?
i would say it sounds transparent, yet gritty.  fizzy, and yet smooth.
kidding of course.  I think it sounds great, but then i love optical compressors.  the eq control is useful and i could see how the  bypass switch could be handy.  there is a lot of volume & compression on tap with this one.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 18, 2015, 03:17:44 PM
Quote from: GrindCustoms on March 18, 2015, 02:53:23 PM
Looking great! Interested to try that one aswell :)
Quote from: micromegas on March 18, 2015, 03:06:19 PM
Beautiful layout. The space between components makes me feel calm somehow :)
Thank you, gentlemen!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Luke51411 on March 18, 2015, 03:18:56 PM
Sweet Build! I too am on a 125B top mount pedalboard mission...
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 18, 2015, 03:23:07 PM
Quote from: Luke51411 on March 18, 2015, 03:18:56 PM
Sweet Build! I too am on a 125B top mount pedalboard mission...
yes, i like the idea a lot!

BTW, the 3pdt pcb you see pictured is going to be available as well, and i guess it's verified now too.  the bottom side that faces down towards the lugs is where the silkscreen is.  i put labels for the I, gnd, 9v, and O on the side facing you too for convenience, and managed to label them backwards.  the silk on the other side is correct though.  ::)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Cortexturizer on March 18, 2015, 03:35:29 PM
fantastic stuff, love it!
have no interest in comps though...but can admire the effort and the design. I too love the component layout and the space between, it reminds me of old MXR pedals...
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: slimtriggers on March 18, 2015, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: micromegas on March 18, 2015, 03:06:19 PM
Beautiful layout. The space between components makes me feel calm somehow :)

+1

The whole build has a zen quality to it. 
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Scruffie on March 18, 2015, 03:43:23 PM
I don't usually have much interest in compressors but the diam... zirconia is a nice one, much more natural than some and more like a studio type than an mxr or whatever. An always on type thing but with a bit more of an actual effect than only noticing when it's off, worth trying if you've ignored compressors before.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: dan.schumaker on March 18, 2015, 04:01:06 PM
Interested in this as well when it comes up on the site :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: teknoman2 on March 18, 2015, 04:13:31 PM
Great layout Keffee and as always great built also!!!
I am very anxious for this project more than anything else!!!!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: alanp on March 18, 2015, 04:16:36 PM
Does it sound light and airy? ;) Me like!

Had to load it in Safari to get the pictures to load though -- wouldn't come up in Opera for some reason...
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: midwayfair on March 18, 2015, 04:23:11 PM
Great layout!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: czapa tranzystor 2 on March 18, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
 +1 for central europe
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: blearyeyes on March 18, 2015, 06:13:18 PM
Haber of the Dashers has done it again!
Feng Shui in component layout is masterful stroke!
Many people feel calm looking at your PCBs that is an accomplishment!

Must build...
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: m-Kresol on March 18, 2015, 07:27:38 PM
This makes me want it even more. Nice job on the layout and the guts are so tidy!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: raulduke on March 18, 2015, 09:59:42 PM
Awesome.

Looking forward to building one of these bad boys up.

I loved the diamond comp when I had a chance to try one out extensively (repair for customer).
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: rullywowr on March 19, 2015, 02:27:03 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/83cc6ef7a78b26fef1aa4d70a1ff1e60.jpg)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: the3secondrule on March 19, 2015, 02:36:37 AM
Have I found a use for the other 3 optical comps I have built? No.

Am I going to build this anyway? You better believe it :)

When are these showing up in the store, El duderino?
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 19, 2015, 02:55:47 AM
Quote from: the3secondrule on March 19, 2015, 02:36:37 AM
Have I found a use for the other 3 optical comps I have built? No.

Am I going to build this anyway? You better believe it :)

When are these showing up in the store, El duderino?
tomorrow, but there will be a delay of a day or two before i finish up the build doc.  and i only have 8 in stock :(
I need to verify a different prototype tomorrow or the next day & as soon as i finish that up i will order more of these.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 19, 2015, 03:56:18 AM
Quote from: alanp on March 18, 2015, 04:16:36 PM
Does it sound light and airy? ;) Me like!

Had to load it in Safari to get the pictures to load though -- wouldn't come up in Opera for some reason...
hmm, dunno why.  they're just hosted on photobucket.
light & airy...hmm.  not really haha.

Quote from: midwayfair on March 18, 2015, 04:23:11 PM
Great layout!
thanks!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Jebus on March 19, 2015, 09:28:12 PM
This looks awesome! Now I need to choose between this and Afterlife. Or maybe I should build both..   :D
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: nzCdog on March 19, 2015, 10:19:16 PM
sweet build and pcb dude! :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 19, 2015, 11:11:02 PM
thanks bros
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: mjcyates on March 19, 2015, 11:14:58 PM
Ordered one up. Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 19, 2015, 11:25:54 PM
Quote from: mjcyates on March 19, 2015, 11:14:58 PM
Ordered one up. Looking forward to it!
thanks marvin, i hope you will love it.
the more i play mine, the more i like it!
btw, only 2 pcb's left guys
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Jebus on March 20, 2015, 07:24:34 AM
Quote from: Haberdasher link=topic=20398.msg199459#msg199459 date=1426807554
btw, only 2 pcb's left guys
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And now it's out of stock. Any idea when you're getting more?  :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 20, 2015, 08:56:37 AM
Quote from: Jebus on March 20, 2015, 07:24:34 AM
Quote from: Haberdasher on March 19, 2015, 11:25:54 PM
btw, only 2 pcb's left guys

And now it's out of stock. Any idea when you're getting more?  :)
Yes I'm sorry Jebus, I am sold out for now.  I should have more in 2 or 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Jebus on March 20, 2015, 01:58:46 PM
Quote from: Haberdasher on March 20, 2015, 08:56:37 AM
Yes I'm sorry Jebus, I am sold out for now.  I should have more in 2 or 3 weeks.

No worries, I should have ordered it right away when I saw it. I'll keep an eye for it when you get more.  :)
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: tron on March 26, 2015, 12:10:05 AM
Is there any option/mods/changes to make a bass version of this?
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: midwayfair on March 26, 2015, 12:42:14 AM
Quote from: tron on March 26, 2015, 12:10:05 AM
Is there any option/mods/changes to make a bass version of this?

Shouldn't be any need. The pedal's full range, the tilt eq can make it low-passed, and the ratio is pretty low so you shouldn't ned a blend. Have you heard the original? Is there anything about it you would want to change?
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Scruffie on March 26, 2015, 12:46:31 AM
Quote from: midwayfair on March 26, 2015, 12:42:14 AM
Quote from: tron on March 26, 2015, 12:10:05 AM
Is there any option/mods/changes to make a bass version of this?

Shouldn't be any need. The pedal's full range, the tilt eq can make it low-passed, and the ratio is pretty low so you shouldn't ned a blend. Have you heard the original? Is there anything about it you would want to change?
The Tilt's mid point is not optimal for bass, however...
There was a separate guitar and bass version offered by Diamond, should be possible to build both on the same board and the mods to do so will be included in the build doc, externally all you should need is a charge pump.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: tron on March 26, 2015, 02:15:40 AM
Yea I've never heard one, but since they made a bass version I thought (if easy enough) it would be cool to have a switchable version in the same pedal. Sounds good Scruffie!
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: Haberdasher on March 27, 2015, 08:19:17 PM
Quote from: tron on March 26, 2015, 12:10:05 AM
Is there any option/mods/changes to make a bass version of this?
hi tron, the new build doc contains the bass components.  it's now on the lectric-fx website, or you can download it right here (http://lectric-fx.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ZiRCONiA-Compressor.pdf).
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: tron on March 27, 2015, 11:58:44 PM
Sweet.
Title: Re: Zirconia Optical Compressor
Post by: TGP39 on March 28, 2015, 02:57:05 AM
This is the layout I'd love to buy also. Great work...

Steve.