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Compression & Dynamics Pedals

Pigtronix Gloamer Volume Swell + Compressor

The world is full of pedals that affect the amplitude (i.e. the volume) of the signal they are fed: compressors and tremolos do that. But nothing delivers the sonic goods offered by the Pigtronix Gloamer, a circuit that combines a volume swell with a compressor. Volume swells are normally performed…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Gloamer Volume Swell + Compressor

Solar Chug Preamp with Gate

The Solar Chug, a high gain preamp with gate, is the first pedal released by Ola Englund's Solar Guitars brand, and no name would have been more appropriate than that, since the guitarist hosts a popular YouTube series called "Will It Chug?" Created, as expected, with the heavy guitarist in…Click on the title for more

Solar Chug Preamp with Gate

MXR Dyna Comp Deluxe

The MXR Dyna Comp Deluxe is an updated take on this classic compressor. It adds a Clean control, a Tone control, and an Attack switch that allows you to tailor the pedal to your specific rig and playing needs. Check out the videos of it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spfh3jIO5Ug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUVz-ddYxo MXR Dyna Comp Deluxe,…Click on the title for more

MXR Dyna Comp Deluxe

New Pedal: Wampler Cory Wong Compressor

Designed in collaboration with Grammy-winning guitarist Cory Wong, the Wampler Cory Wong Compressor is an interesting new take on the compression pedal that expands the device's functionality to make it a fully-fledged dynamic-shaping tool that can tame (compress), push (boost) or prolong (sustain) your tone at will. It's at heart…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Wampler Cory Wong Compressor

New Pedal: Spaceman Ixion Optical Compressor

The Spaceman Ixion is a stompbox take on the optical compressor circuit made famous in the studios all over the world by the legendary Teletronix LA2A rack unit. That device, with its two knobs for Gain and Peak Reduction (plus a switch to deliver compression or limiting), belonged squarely to…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Spaceman Ixion Optical Compressor

PRS Guitars Mary Cries Optical Compressor

Just like some immortal studio rack units (read, LA-2A, the source of inspiration) the PRS Guitars Mary Cries Optical Compressor only has two knobs: Output Gain and Compression. It was unveiled together with two other pedals in a release that represented the guitar builder's entry into the pedal market. The…Click on the title for more

PRS Guitars Mary Cries Optical Compressor

New Pedal Kit: Korg Nu:Tekt Power Tube Reactor

The Korg Nu:Tekt Power Tube Reactor is a new pedal by the Japanese builer's subsidiary that focuses on synth and also stompbox DIY kits. The pedals in the kit series, which was launched a few years ago with the OD-S overdrive, all feature Korg's mini-tube creation Nutube, visible through a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal Kit: Korg Nu:Tekt Power Tube Reactor

DSM & Humboldt ClearComp Compression

The DSM & Humboldt ClearComp is the new compressor pedal by a company that, a couple of years ago, made a big splash with their Simplifier cab simulator. The ClearComp is a studio-grade, incredibly quiet and transparent compressor featuring all the imaginable controls a compressor can have, including knobs for…Click on the title for more

DSM & Humboldt ClearComp Compression

Orange Amps Sustain

The Orange Vintage Series Sustain is a high-quality reissue of a vintage and long-discontinued pedal by the UK amp manufacturer, rediscovered thanks to a photo in a message board, together with two other devices. The simpler of the bunch, this pedal does exactly what advertises in its name: adds sustain to…Click on the title for more

Orange Amps Sustain

Flamma FC21 Analog Comp

The Flamma FC21 Analog Comp is a repackaged but cheaper (and better looking) version of the Mooer Yellow Comp, an optical mini-compressor with controls for Compression, Volume and EQ. Optical compressors are based on a technology that produces slightly different compression from regular designs (normally VCA or FET). They can…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC21 Analog Comp

Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost

We just got this from Strymon: Compadre is something that we’ve been working on for a couple years, and we’re excited to tell you about it. We were actually ready to start shipping Compadre pedals back in early March, but we decided to hold off because of Covid-19. It's clear…Click on the title for more

Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost

Walrus Audio Mira Optical Compressor

The Walrus Audio Mira is the latest pedal by what is undeniable the most prolific - and diversified in its releases - pedal company of the '20s. It's a studio-grade optical compressor with all the controls found in classic analog studio units - such as the revered Urei 1176 -…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Mira Optical Compressor