Origin Effects: SlideRig and Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor

These two pedals are about as close to a portable 1176 as you can get; however, which one is for you? Let's find out...
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[@OriginEffectsUK]

Thanks for making such an awesome demo, Jay! You've really captured what these pedals can do for your tone. Even after all these years we can't choose between the Cali76 and the SlideRIG!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much guys! You guys knocked it out of the park with these ones: they are not leaving my sight :)

[@anonymous_friend]

I went with sliderig because Lowell George is my hero.

[@accurtis2763]

Your energy is positively infectious. Amazing playing too - I can't imagine a better demo for these compressors.

[@smharold]

“Oomph, lovely... princess - Christmas, treat” Best demos on the web right there

[@rubbRdukz]

This is such a great demo. Very clear explanation and great sounding sound clips. Love it

[@mcmSEA]

this is the best demo I've seen of the Origin Effects 76-style pedals. I love my Compact Deluxe!

[@JayLeonardJ]

glad you dug it :)

[@beng.3059]

@@JayLeonardJhey, been watching your demos for a long time and they’ve been highly influential on my purchases haha! I have a question for you. I’m currently using a Wampler Ego compressor mini. I’m a Tele player in a country band and possibly considering the Cali 76 Deluxe compact. I’ve always struggled finding a happy medium on my compressor. On one hand I need that nice country spank for chickin pickin’ but then I also like the more subtle “always on” compression that plays nice with overdrives. If I were to get a studio style compressor like this, is there a setting you’d recommend that could satisfy both needs where I could set it to stay on full time? I can obviously get a second compressor and swap back and forth as needed, but that’s more real estate on my board as well as more tap dancing I’d like to avoid.

[@muse-mech-moda]

I have the Cali 76D for over a year now and use it every day. Thanks for showing me how to use it properly :-)

[@JayLeonardJ]

Haha! Thanks and I hope you found your perfect setting!

[@NasserSharaf]

I thought I had seen just about every Cali76 review and for some reason never caught this one... until today. Superb review and a joy listening to you play. You do these amazing pedals some serious justice - I'm sold !

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@stevensrp2music985]

I know I’m a year late, but when you brought the color in when you turned on the Cali76 was beyond fitting. The color and texture they give to your tone are amazing. Thanks so much for great insight on two amazing pieces of equipment. Now just to decide between the two lol.

[@blinedriver]

HOLY **** THAT COVER at the beginning. RIDICULOUS!!! I own the Revival Drive custom. Now I need this!

[@GJSsongsmith]

Great video Jay ....Norwegian Wood ....a classic ! I do that in my acoustic set with a drop D in the bass . Superb demo of these pedals . They are the best compressors in the world and I’ve tried them all in over 40 years of professional playing .

[@josantana]

I really love your demos, Jay. Great, great, playing...

[@lsdzheeusi]

You just keep upping the quality bar with each video ...

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah, this one took a little extra time, but came out really well :) Thanks for watching!

[@WTF-Cubing]

Watched this on repeat probably 25+ times. And just bought a SlideRig… Thanks Jay.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Congrats! Great choice :)

[@WTF-Cubing]

My fingers haven’t been this sore since I started playing at 14 years old. It adds a quality to your sound you can’t quite put your finger on… and playing becomes extremely addictive. What an amazing piece of gear! Appreciate all the work you do to share these gems with us Jay. Cheers from Alberta! 😁

[@hangtite87]

Slide rig for me. to help with my substandard slide playing. Great video, Thx!

[@reason2463]

No question in my mind. I’ll take both, thank you!

[@adamkennedy14]

They have the STACKED version out now, so you can get the best of both worlds in on pedal.

[@reason2463]

@@adamkennedy14 Thanks for the heads up. How is this different from the Sliderig I already have? Origin page on Sliderig says "stacked compression" for slide tones. I don't see any difference with the "stacked" Cali76.

[@adamkennedy14]

Not positive, but I think it had the ability to use both compressors at the same time. You'll do fine with your sliderig.

[@mckinleyrikel]

This is insane. Until now I haven't heard anything come close to my deep six. Great job as always!

[@lushkordz6643]

It always feels so refreshing to watch Jay ...I really love his groovy funky riffs N his crazy chicken picking...

[@StephenNaveed]

Cali76 all day homie. It sound fantastic. I don't play slide much so it just seems to be more up my alley.

[@dannyinaus]

Great review video Jay, thanks so much for the upload! BTW, I bought the Cali76 based on this review.

[@wescoast]

Was that the Seinfeld theme at 11:58? Awesome...haha

[@JayLeonardJ]

Great ears!

[@robertsimpson5801]

Dude! KILLED IT with that slide! I bought the Cali76 Compact because I figured I could use it as a compression pedal and as a piece of studio gear! :) I do like the Sliderig’s simplicity and dual compressor, though!

[@thejoelbug]

I've owned the Compact Deluxe for over a year now and I love it, but in hindsight I think I'd prefer the SlideRig for the simplicity and getting that extra compression stage for the sustain for days

[@daviddorrian5349]

Love your videos man, easy my favourite pedal reviewer on KZbin. Perfectly made videos and you always get the best sounds out of the pedals, awesome player too great feel. I bought a wampler fuzztrations from your review. I'd love to hear you do a review of the cali76 Sacked Editions 😁

[@1ShelbyLover1]

Just picked up a Cali76 with a Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25. This demo was THE deciding factor of why I did not get a lower-priced compressor...only to wish I waited and got "the real deal". At some of the more subtle settings it can be so quiet that you may think you're not even using a compressor...that is, until you bypass it and wonder "who just sucked all the life out of my sound?". Perfection in a pedal. Five stars are not enough!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Glad the vid helped! Thanks for writing

[@1ShelbyLover1]

@@JayLeonardJ your videos are informative, professionally edited, and enjoyable to watch. Your enthusiasm is contagious (in a good way) - keep up the good work

[@ljgaines8170]

You are such a damn good guitar player I love to listen to you play and watch your videos also keep on picking brother great video by the way

[@ishancooper]

The Cali76 is ALIVE!!!

[@mikesolomon481]

Thank you for this Super demo and explanation of these 2 clever devices !

[@JayLeonardJ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mojokex]

I love watching your vids and picking up sweet techniques. I was replaying 11:15 for 5 mins trying to figure out what you did after those harmonics. You pressed down on the strings BEHIND the nut to modulate the pitch. I never came across that before. Thanks!

[@serfasleep]

Homage to Jimmy Page

[@EverettDudgeon138]

Excellent videos man. I’m addicted to your channel. I have both the Cali76 and the Slide Rig But In the large pedal formats before they got discontinued. I’ve been mostly using the Slide Rig mostly for guitar and the Cali76 for my mixer for drum machines and synths. The Slide Rig I love larger format cause you can get two separate settings for each channel and use one as a boost and let me tell you that into a Red Muck Fuzz sustains forever!

[@womenandwheels]

Great video! I’ve had my Cali 76 for ages and never quite figured it out until now, thanks for showing the attack and release controls so well. You said you have it at the end of your chain? Everyone says compressor at the front, so I’m going to try it at the end next!

[@michaelgreen5206]

Have seen Jay in another video stating he places his compressor after overdrive type pedals. I, too play it is this way. Yes, it may hiss a little but once you start to play you don't hear the hissing.

[@bartmooten5265]

Thanks Jay. The Cali 76 does it for me

[@operatingnurse]

I currently have two kidneys, so...I can sell one for a Cali76 and still survive to rock on like Jay.

[@matthewkrivec]

super video and awesome licks! very talented and diverse young player!

[@jeremygueringerguitarandsa9826]

What is your opinion on the Wampler Ego Compressor? I own a Wampler. The two you are reviewing sound amazing! You are an incredible musician and thank you foe all of the awesome content!

[@sampacker6547]

wow! this is a really nice intro and demo

[@sassulusmagnus]

Crazy good playing. Very entertaining demo.

[@stratorarious]

I have to go with both if that's ok... : )...just can't decide.

[@raimondo3178]

That cover of INXS was delicious. That band had groove to spare.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Definitely!

[@Dogsrule777]

It’s like the perfect companion for chicken Pickin! 🏁🎸

[@masonianbund]

"...Lovely princess Christmas treats..." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@leewarren]

Great demo! I need to add a SlideRIG to my signal chain …

[@salo6564]

incredible demo man!

[@thesphericalguy9018]

I can't believe this guy doesn't have more subscribers

[@CoolBreezeMusic7]

Great demo. I love the sound you got with the Cali 76, however if I co1uld achieve the same tone with comp 1 on the slide + a little Dry signal, then I would def take the Slide Rig just to be able to hold that crazy sustain!!!

[@normjones6916]

So much energy you got:)

[@carlmartinez5234]

Great musician; very well explained!

[@MrJamielockhart18]

Fantastic playing man.

[@kenrunnels3891]

I really like the pedals alot but dude you play that thang great demo

[@jankasri7355]

I more enjoy when you playing the guitar then look at that pedals mate. Good playing...

[@jackdunwoody6790]

Great job, Jay! Cali76-CD

[@JayLeonardJ]

Great taste... I may have to agree (I don't think I've turned it off since it dropped in, haha).

[@jeffdgreenspan]

im gonna have to know how you did that minor bit with the slide around 11:09

[@michaelgreen5206]

If I'm not mistaken, the Cali 76 Compact Stacked Edition has the slide rig compressor built into it?

[@joetoe9207]

Amazing playing and demonstrations. Who wouldn’t want you in their band?

[@anvil777]

It’s not about what I could see myself using but what can I afford Jay 😊. But money aside the Cali seems like a better deal for me.

[@JayLeonardJ]

haha!

[@72864]

I have a slide rig compact deluxe AND a Revival drive. Would you put the slide rig before or after the revival. Your channel is my go to place for great reviews. Long time subscriber!

[@jwstout007]

Do we have to pick?

[@paulholod9902]

Santana Europa?? nice touch..... Namaste

[@operonium]

Great stuff as always man! But which one would be your choice and why?

[@JayLeonardJ]

Ooh, they are both amazing but, if you saw my face when I first dialed in the Cali76, you will know my answer ;)

[@coffeewaldo]

Literally just bought a compressor. I thought I’d use it to push a distortion pedal but nope. It makes it noisy and just too much. I’m just going to use it alone. I thought it would work since it’s set up in let’s say a kemper and works fine with it. Anyway. Great demo as always :Funkster. Mainly got it for the funk.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah, compressors can be quite touchy in placement. For me, I like to use studio style compressors (Origin, Keeley Pro, Empress) and put it near the end (right before the delays and verbs). I use it as a general smoother and a fun way to boost my solos in a very clean and natural way.

[@LuisHernandez-dy1rq]

Live the demo But what about demoing the Cali 76 deluxe c with a Humbucker ?

[@robertmounsey4682]

Great demo

[@MK-tj5bf]

Great video. Thanks Was wondering if Release knob is the same as Sustain knob on other compressors from other brands? Thanks.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Great question: the sustain knob would be the equivalent of the "Input" knob on an Origin pedal. Those 2 knob compressor have a preset ratio, attack and release :)

[@MK-tj5bf]

Thanks!!!

[@erichufschmid5730]

Great demo Jay! I have the cali76 and was wondering the difference between this and the slide rig... I think I’m just gonna get the slide rig too lol Thanks man! Great stuff!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Slide Rig is pretty much a pre dialed in Cali76 with the ability to stack another pre-dialed Cali76 with it. Not as tweakable, but has all the sustain and sweetness you would every want :)

[@erichufschmid5730]

JayLeonardJ Ah perfect! That’s exactly what I was looking for! Thanks again man you rock!

[@jbkivontop]

Very nice demo. A questions. You did not demo either one with a overdrive tone. I would think both would be good for a more rock and roll type tones. But would you recommend one over the other to check out first?

[@sthengr]

Good question, hope someone responds.

[@liberty5565]

Jay, we appreciate your videos. You demo gear in an entertaining and spectacular way. The camera work and audio quality is top notch. Your speed is disturbing because you maintain that plucky punch very cleanly. Not easy. Anyway... the Slide Rig would be fine for me. It does the job. I love blend knob and wish many other pedals had them. The double 76 knob has ridiculous sustain, which I don't really need but is always nice to have. If they are priced the same, I would take the 76. Either way, both of these pedals make me want to replace my CS3. So many great pedal builders out there. EQD & Lovepedal are my favorites. Alexander pedals are absolutely insane and I love their sounds, but I just can't find a use for them.

[@HyBr1dRaNg3r]

Hey Jay, just wanted to say another great vid like usual! Also wanted to say how awesome a company Origin Effect is...I don’t use a compressor, but they actually follow me on Twitter...(Me? Lol I was so honored and they have been so nice!!) I’ve been doing more metal stuff lately, but I’m getting back into more of the rock/grunge kinda stuff, and have been using clean tones more often...So I’m starting to think that I should be getting a compressor, and whenever I do, I’m definitely going with Origin!! I’m switching out my pickups on My G&L Legacy Strat to Klein Epic 69 neck and middle pickups, with a Duncan Custom Shop Lil 78. Then I finally got a Tele!! I’m waiting on a set from Klein..Got the Epic Esquire Bridge, and the “Early 50’s” neck...Thinking they will be killer combos! Just wanted to let you in on something I’ve been playing with that I think you’d love(hell, awesome Norwegian Wood interpretation!!! Love it) I got an Xotic Effects Stereo x blender...So I’ve been playing both the Supro Coronado that I recently got along with the Marshall tsl60! Actually went all out and have 2 nos Mullard CV4004s in v1&2, a Raytheon 7729 hifi 12ax7 in v3 and a Genalex Gold Lion 12ax7 in v4(phase inverter) Seriously sounds like a completely different amp in an amazing way! And being able to play both together with a different fuzz going to each amp...Lol it’s heaven man! Playing two different amps in stereo with an Empress Effects Echosystem is awesome too, having the repeats going from one amp to the other...has opened up a whole new dimension I never thought of before! Thought it may be something you’d like! Think of one side a Plexi, the other side a American style! I’d do the Cali 76... Just sounded to me like it would be what would be more beneficial to me...If I had to say, I’d say more transparent to my ears...They are a great company, I’ve had messages with them asking about compressors and they’ve been so responsive and honest!(like saying that because at the time I was doing more metal, a compressor wasn’t really a fit...)Like not trying to push something on someone when they don’t need it, that’s the mark of a stand up company! I’ll definitely be getting my first compressor from them! Just gotta wait until summer, in the small business off-season, so not enough dough to be able to get new stuff for a few months :(

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah, the Origin guys have been wonderful to work with! Love your setup: the Echosystem through two amps is absolute awesomeness.

[@HyBr1dRaNg3r]

JayLeonardJ I appreciate the kind words! Definitely doesn’t compare to how professionally done all of your videos are! Just a bit of fun and luckily the iPhone 7s actually is pretty decent when recording! Love Origin, glad to see you give them the props they deserve for their great pedals, and just being awesome people too!! Thanks Jay😄

[@HyBr1dRaNg3r]

JayLeonardJ sorry to ask, but I just put up a little “ambiance session” using the Echosystem and the Marshall and Supro, and while I know it’s not at your professional standard of recording, I think it turned out pretty well and was hoping you might enjoy it!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrTg36Aep2Ke8U I’m not asking for any plugs or anything, just thought it’d be something you would like, and kinda shows how cool the Echosystem, plus using it in stereo, really is! Hope you’ll enjoy!

[@binface9]

This man knows how to demo a compressor! (or two)

[@binface9]

Did you say Eleven Seventy Six 1,176 times?

[@elvis_chen]

Come to check the Cali76 but stay for your play :D

[@jcserrano1663]

Jay, I love your videos, can you get those similar settings in the Ep or mini Ego ?

[@JayLeonardJ]

The EP and Ego are OTA style compressors that have a little more coloration in the EQ as well as a slight bass roll off. The Cali76 is an FET which has more full range response and a very different feel overall. That being said, the EP and Ego are amazing pedals as well: it is really down to what sound you are going for.

[@jayceburns8246]

I want some princess christmas treats!

[@racerx3065]

Hi Jay, great demo! But what knobs have you got on that tele?!

[@JayLeonardJ]

They are the same knobs you will see on a Gibson '61 SG Reissue. I had to change my pots to make them work, but they are the perfect size for the Tele control panel

[@nilssmelteris7845]

Thanks!

[@jesusluciano2013]

Really good....

[@MrDonc78]

I play a jazzmaster, baritone, and a bass vi. Would the slide rig be more useful for all three or the deluxe? I'm leaning towards the slide rig because the stacked compressors sound great but I'm worried about the noise floor with that amount of compression.

[@JayLeonardJ]

You will definitely hear a higher noise floor, but they've tamed it to the point where it is about as loud as my old DynaComp. Both will keep you happy. If you need that sustain, you can't go wrong with the SlideRig!

[@MrDonc78]

JayLeonardJ good to know! Thanks for the reply! I found a deluxe in purple on reverb so that ended the conflict ha

[@klehmentine1332]

Man this guy could actually get me to like country. That's all in the hands too, that gear would sound like trash in my grubbers.

[@empathysgone96]

My wife is gonna leave me and take the kids because I keep buying all the pedals you recommend! LOL! Oh well I’ll get this too. You know J I’m actually considering this for my acoustic rig. I use a soundhole pick up where I run all my pedals through. I run a seperate pickup which is the K&K trinity and it’s dry to keep that acoustic feel. The soundhole just sounds so thin. No matter how I eq it. Maybe this would help. Thoughts? Thank you for being amazing bro

[@jordandangelo180]

Hey Jay, quick question if you don’t mind. I know you’re a busy guy. So, one of the main reasons I’m upgrading to the Cali76 is for the quality of the compression but also for the nice clean sustain. I know the slide rig has extra sustain due to the 2 compressors running is series ( or parallel..?? ) but to be honest I really likes the aesthetics of the Compact Deluxe and the whole color changing jewel thing lol So essentially my question is this, can you get that monster sustain from the Compact Deluxe and would some light transparent overdrive help to make up for anything the Compact deluxe is lacking compared to the Slide Rig in the sustain department. Thanks Jay....big fan of your videos for a while now....

[@elliotignasiak5152]

new sub, great stuff!

[@tomfoolery2082]

Not wanting to put u in a bad spot but wondering what compressor u keep on ur board ? Lol No pressure , thx Jay

[@JayLeonardJ]

I use the Cali76 CD on my board :)

[@tomfoolery2082]

Iv tried a few others and the guys i lookup to like chris buck ,daniel stienhert urself , mick taylor n theres more ,but a cali 76 has been the 1 . And not suprised thats ur on board comp. I just orderd 1 if its good enuf for u guys , then im in .

[@jorhay1]

Long notes on the slide? You know the whole point of the pedal?

[@JayLeonardJ]

You are gonna hate the kinds of music I play on a Jazzmaster ;)

[@alejandroiberri7524]

What’s the name of the first song?

[@JayLeonardJ]

"I Need You Tonight" - INXS

[@nicholasparis5281]

Whoever didn't like this video JUST DOESN'T KNOW lol!

[@jeffmaestro]

Great video. But I don’t believe in tone wood :)

[@EdgeofBreakup]

I’m now watching this video for the 357,000th time haha😅

[@JayLeonardJ]

Haha, miss you bro!

[@andrewgriffin9943]

Slide rig

[@basickarl]

4:03? Slow attack, quick release? The other way around is what you are showing lol.

[@basickarl]

5:41 Think someone mixed dem videos up lol.

[@markinthemix6055]

great player I love ya brothu

[@MrLosguerreros]

Good hearin ya, only I wish you had demonstrated the "slide" more w/ these rigs, thats the REASON I tuned in...I play slide, big fan of Little Feat and Lowell George, who this pedals slide tone/style was initially designed to replicate...Im speaking SPECIFICALLY of the Slide Rig itself, not the other pedal...I recorded recently w/ the bass player from Little Feat, he had a lot to say about Lowells tone but I wanted to hear this with A SLIDE...you just played 3 notes...next time please play more or hire a slide player if you dont play bottleneck

[@sitruscrum]

you ever do a fat rail of coke and then make a gear demo?

[@banjohadababy]

Seinfeld!

[@jensschettler1732]

Wife runs away cause you spend too much of your money to gear. Instead of let her to spend your money for shoes and stuff. Just kick her ass.... and buy another pedal ...