A compressor is a type of guitar effect that reduces the dynamic range of the guitar signal by attenuating the louder parts while boosting the quieter ones. This results in a more consistent and even sound, with a smoother overall volume level. Compressors are used to even out the differences in volume between different notes or chords, making them sound more uniform and polished.
Compressor pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as threshold (the level at which compression starts), ratio (the amount of compression applied), attack (how quickly compression is applied), and release (how quickly compression is released). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can tailor the compression effect to suit their playing style and musical preferences.
Compressors are commonly used in a wide range of musical genres, including rock, blues, country, and funk, to enhance sustain, control dynamics, and add punch to guitar tones. They are particularly useful for achieving a consistent and professional sound in both live performances and studio recordings. Popular compressor pedal models include the MXR Dyna Comp, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, and Keeley Compressor Plus.
Mini refers to compact, portable versions of guitar gear such as pedals, amplifiers, or accessories. Mini pedals and amps are designed to save space on your pedalboard or make practice and travel easier without sacrificing essential features or tone quality. These smaller units are ideal for musicians who need lightweight, convenient equipment for rehearsals, gigs, or home use.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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Keeley Electronics is a boutique guitar pedal company based in Oklahoma, founded by Robert Keeley in 2001. Known for their high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs, they specialise in effects pedals that blend vintage tone with modern reliability. Their products—like the Keeley Compressor and Caverns delay/reverb—are used by top artists worldwide and are built in-house with meticulous attention to sound and build quality.
£136.74
The first true advancement in our 2 and 4 knob compressor line. The new features are simple and straight forward There is a simple Release Switch that is tuned for single coils or humbuckers. No more wondering if you have the attack or release set right Gorgeous sounding Tone Control which emphasizes the most sensitive harmonics that can be lost in…
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£186.56
Provides true high-fidelity compression and limiting Built around the exotic and extremely high fidelity THAT Corp. 4320 Very affordable studio-grade compressor in stomp box format Uses high performance Voltage Controlled Amplifiers, on board true-RMS detector, and ultra high performance op-amps to bring you the very best quality Not only can the K…
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£279.64
Compression LED Display – 7 Segment LED display for fast and accurate metering of compression and gain reduction. Gain Reduction Levels of -1dB to -20dB are indicated. Threshold LED Indicator – Bi-Color LED to indicate when compression is initiated and released. Exact RMS Analysis (ERA) – Senses the true RMS value of the input program material such…
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Classic analog compressor effect pedal for guitar and bass. 3 Controls by Sustain, Level and Attack. Sustain to adjust the compression ratio for a longer period when the effect level is increased. Attack – lower level gives a quick/tight response, higher level give a slower/smooth response True bypass hardware switching. Ultra low noise operation. …
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£36.99
【Classic Peak Limiter Compressor】Based on the legendary Peak Limiter, Lax compression pedal can be described as a faithful recreation of the classical FET compressor. Our classic-inspired pedal with a warm and smooth sound carries you back to the old days. 【Versatile Functions】Donner’s compressor pedal features an easy-to-use tone control:SUSTAIN, …
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