Tc Electronic Hypergravity Mini Compressor

From Studio Algorithm to Mini Format: The HyperGravity in the TC Electronic Range

The HyperGravity Mini Compressor brings a "studio" approach to compression into a compact format. Its multiband mode relies on MD3 processing: instead of compressing the entire signal at once, the pedal applies tailored compression to bass, mids, and treble, helping maintain clarity, attack, and a more natural sound. Additionally, the Vintage mode aims to capture the feel of classic pedal compressors, with a warmer and rounder character.

Within the HyperGravity family, the Mini version focuses on essentials: minimal footprint, simple controls, and much of the power accessible through TonePrint. The result is a guitar compressor pedal designed for musicians who want to immediately enhance their dynamics while retaining the option for deep customization.

Who It's For and Which Styles the HyperGravity Mini Excels In

This pedal suits both beginner guitarists seeking a more consistent sound and experienced musicians wanting fine dynamic control on stage or in the studio. In clean settings, it evens out attacks, increases sustain, and highlights playing nuances (ideal for funk, pop, country, indie, blues). When paired with overdrive or distortion, it can stabilize input levels, tighten the low end, and improve riff clarity without excessive "pumping" when properly dialed in.

Its mini format makes it perfect for dense pedalboards, fly rigs, or minimalist setups. And if you play multiple guitars (single coils, humbuckers, different tunings), TonePrints allow you to tailor the compression response to each instrument without swapping pedals.

Controls, Modes, and Integration: Simple on the Surface, Very Comprehensive Underneath

On the front panel, the HyperGravity Mini prioritizes efficiency with 3 knobs : Sustain (compression intensity and sustain length), Attack (transient response speed), and Level (output volume to balance your overall level). The footswitch toggles the effect on or off, and the pedal offers true bypass to preserve your signal when off, with an option to switch to buffered bypass via an internal setting.

For sound design, the pedal provides three modes : Spectra (multiband), Vintage (more characterful compression), and TonePrint (advanced settings). Mode selection is done through the TonePrint ecosystem, and the pedal stores only one mode at a time : you load the one you need for your gig or session. A USB port (mini USB) allows you to edit TonePrints, load presets, and perform updates.

Sound Character

The HyperGravity Mini stands out with a very musical compression that is especially convincing with subtle settings: notes feel more "settled," attacks are better controlled, and sustain increases without the sound feeling closed off. The multiband mode delivers a sense of clarity and stability, useful for arpeggios, pick playing, chicken picking, and open chord passages. The Vintage mode leans toward a warmer, more "pedal-like" compression, perfect for thickening a clean tone, creating a sense of intimacy, or achieving a rounder sustain.

In real-world use, this HyperGravity Mini has notably been spotted on Mac DeMarco 's pedalboard, illustrating its DNA: a discreet, effective compressor that integrates easily into a tone-focused rig.

Technical specifications

Effects	Compressor	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Grey

Compression modes	Spectra (MD3 multiband), Vintage, TonePrint	Enclosure	die-cast metal, designed for touring
Controls	Sustain, Attack, Level	Dimensions (H x D x W)	93 x 48 x 48 mm
Footswitch	effect activation / deactivation	Battery power	no
Bypass	True bypass, optional buffered bypass (internal setting)	Country of design and manufacture	Denmark
Input	6.35mm Jack mono (TS)	Documentation	included
Output	6.35mm Jack mono (TS)	Power supply	not included
USB port	mini USB (TonePrint editing, transfer, updates)	Required power supply	9V DC, center-negative
Input impedance	1 Mohm	Power consumption	more than 100 mA (use a power supply capable of delivering at least 100 mA)
Output impedance	100 ohms