{"product_id":"jackson-audio-bloom-v2-midi-black-compressor","title":"Jackson Audio Bloom V2 MIDI Black Compressor\/EQ\/Boost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom V2 in this limited Blackout finish is Jackson Audio's best-selling dynamics engine: six switchable optical compression modes, an active 3-band EQ, and a programmable BLOOM boost\/sustainer, all recallable over MIDI, in a stealth black enclosure limited to 200 units worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Jackson Audio compressor is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Bloom V2 MIDI compression\/EQ\/boost platform in the limited-edition Blackout finish, with six switchable optical compression modes, a +\/-12dB active 3-band EQ, and a programmable BLOOM boost\/sustainer with full MIDI recall. It shares its core optical compression circuit with the smaller, simpler \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-audio-blossom-optical-compressor\"\u003eBlossom\u003c\/a\u003e, which uses only Bloom's Country-mode voicing with no MIDI, EQ presets, or boost section. For a completely different dual-independent-circuit approach to compression, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-audio-hour-glass-analog-dual-compressor-pedal\"\u003eHour Glass\u003c\/a\u003e. For the same MOSFET-style boost concept without the compressor, see the standalone \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-audio-amp-mode-mosfet-transistor-boost\"\u003eAmp Mode\u003c\/a\u003e, Both Bloom V2 and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-audio-prism-buffer-boost-preamp-eq-and-overdrive\"\u003ePRISM\u003c\/a\u003e build around an active EQ section, but PRISM replaces Bloom's compressor with three discrete boost\/preamp circuits instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Bloom V2 MIDI Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix instant-access optical compression modes span an ultra-fast 2.5ms Limiter to a slow 120ms Ballad mode, plus a dual-compressor Slide\/Joey mode for near-endless sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn active 3-band Baxandall EQ (+\/-12dB) reshapes tone independently of compression, activated with a two-footswitch gesture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe onboard BLOOM boost\/sustainer adds 0-20dB of programmable, ramp-controlled boost that can fade in over 1-5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull MIDI control recalls compression mode, EQ state, boost state, and boost level from a pedalboard controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Blackout finish is a 200-unit worldwide limited run that Jackson Audio will not produce again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e — Master output level for the primary compressor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mixes clean and compressed signal; fully counter-clockwise is full compression, fully clockwise is full clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOMP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets compression amount for the primary compressor circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBASS \/ MIDDLE \/ TREBLE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active Baxandall EQ, +\/-12dB per band with center detents, mids at 660Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBLOOM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets boost amount (0-20dB) and, in program mode, the boost ramp\/fade time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOMP and BLOOM footswitches\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engage compression and boost independently; hold either over 1 second for program mode; press both together to toggle EQ or enter ramp programming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on a 9V MAX DC center-negative supply with a minimum current draw of 300mA, the highest power requirement in the Jackson Audio lineup. No battery operation is published for this pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJackson Audio Bloom V2 MIDI Black Compressor\/EQ\/Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical compressor, EQ, and boost\/sustainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOLUME, BLEND, COMP, BASS \/ MIDDLE \/ TREBLE, BLOOM, COMP and BLOOM footswitches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Volt DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.38 x 6.86 cm (2.7\" x 4.875\" published footprint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTD Bloom-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302128186117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB085GM3S2R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year Jackson Audio VIP Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Blackout limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. GTIN 302128186117 corresponds to the Blackout finish of Bloom V2, limited to 200 units worldwide and excluded from sales; it will not be produced again once sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many compression modes does Bloom V2 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e Six: Limit (2.5ms), Country (7.5ms), R\u0026amp;B (50ms), Ballad (120ms), Slide\/Joey (dual compressors in series for extended sustain), and Aux Compressor alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Bloom V2 have an expression jack?\u003c\/strong\u003e No physical expression jack; the BLOOM boost level can instead be controlled via MIDI CC5 from an expression-capable MIDI controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happened to the sidechain jack from the original Bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e The V2\/MIDI revision removed the original BLOOM's SIDECHAIN jack to make room for the added MIDI circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bypass true bypass or buffered?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are available; bypass mode is programmable between true bypass and buffered bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does Bloom V2 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9V MAX DC center-negative supply drawing at least 300mA, the highest requirement of any pedal in the current Jackson Audio lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46357390262525,"sku":"302128186117","price":459.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/jackson-audio-bloom-v2-midi-black-compressor-front.jpg?v=1785537219","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/products\/jackson-audio-bloom-v2-midi-black-compressor","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}