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.
Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
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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Versatile Compression Controls | Shape your sound with adjustable Sustain, Clip, and Blend controls, perfect for clean rhythm, melodic leads, or subtle tonal enhancement Switchable Attack Settings | Tailor the compression character to match your playing style, whether you need fast snappy country tones or slow, smooth sustain for solos 100% Analogu…
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State of the art Boost & Compressor effects Inside Routing Control Pure Analogue Powered by external 9Vdc power supply (not included) Compatible power supply 174.001UK
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Adjustable sustain and level Blend control to feed in some natural attack Selectable soft clip and clean modes Power supply 9Vdc (centre-negative power adaptor required)
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a design of combined circuits, compression, dry signal, 2 gain stage of FET boost, routing The Boost Section comes with Boost Level, Drive, and Hi-Cut controls The Compressor Section comes with Komp Level, Sustain, Blend, and Clip controls. Enhancing your sound before sending your signal to your amp or any effects unit
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Mini booster pedal with 2 types of boost option (Clean & Crank) Dual FET circuit design for the most tube-like tone in a transistor based pedal True bypass / buffer bypass Luminous glow-knobs for dark-stage environments Strong and lightweight aluminium die-cast chassis