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Compressors + Dynamics Pedals

NEON EGG Planetarium v2

The Planetarium, from UK builder Neon Egg, is an adorably vintage-synth-shaped, non-reroutable creative multi-effect. It consists of a stereo modulated reverb running into an echo (with stereo modulation) and then into a compressor (with external sidechain). As abundantly clear from its form factor, this is a device built with the…Click on the title for more

NEON EGG Planetarium v2

Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper Gate Pedal

The Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper is a simple, high-quality noise gate designed for line-level instruments. The only knob controls the db threshold under which the signal is silenced, with a LED indicating if the noise gate is active or not. However, this is not your regular manual gate: The…Click on the title for more

Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper Gate Pedal

New Pedals: One Control Pale Blue Compressor + EQ

Just like some legendary studio units (think LA2A), the One Control Pale Blue Compressor is an optical unit featuring an intelligent attack/decay circuit that will adapt its reaction times live, according to the player's dynamics. A three-band EQ allows for extra tone sculpting, while the very quiet amplifier circuit will…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: One Control Pale Blue Compressor + EQ

Vertex Effects Nyle Compressor Preamp

The Vertex Effects Nyle Compressor is the perfect stompbox for musicians looking to replicate the vibrant sounds produced by classic '70s and '80s studio compressor racks. The compressor-preamp hybrid is equipped with a vintage Mic Pre that produces the unconventional tones associated with '70s funk. The Mic Pre can be…Click on the title for more

Vertex Effects Nyle Compressor Preamp

BECOS CIQ-5 Compiq Pro Stella Compressor

Those of you who like their compressor fully featured should take a look at the CIQ-5 Compiq Pro Stella from Romanian company BECOS. Hosted in your regular compact case, the CIQ-5 is a VCA-style analog compressor that packs a truly impressive amount of features, including: True RMS-level detector Ratio 1:1…Click on the title for more

BECOS CIQ-5 Compiq Pro Stella Compressor

Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator

The Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay is a reboot of one of the NYC company's most rare pedals from the '80s. The new version is smaller than its predecessor, but the circuit is expanded for additional options. It is known as a tape reverse simulator, and the newest version can do some…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator

Guitar Pedal Reviews: JAM Dyna-ssoR Compressor/Sustainer

They say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. For the past two years I've attended NAMM in Anaheim, CA and for two years I've been impressed by the hand-painted designs of Greek company, JAM Pedals. They offer hand-built, hand-painted pedals that use only the best components. They…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal Reviews: JAM Dyna-ssoR Compressor/Sustainer

Thorpy FX – The Fat General Parallel Compressor V2

UK's Thorpy FX is one of the few pedal builders able to instill new life into your "standard" effects, through rigorous circuit design, quality components and hand built assembly, but lately also through shrewd collaborations with legendary designers. Based on the classic OTC-201 optical design, The Fat General Parallel Compressor…Click on the title for more

Thorpy FX – The Fat General Parallel Compressor V2

OVNIFX Smoothie Opto Compressor

Portland is a hotbed of pedal manufacturers and OVNIFX is certainly not the most well known in the list. Notwithstanding, the company's only creation, called Smoothie Opto Compressor, has built a very good reputation for itself. This is a transparent, "in-depth" kind of optical reverb with a couple of interesting twists.…Click on the title for more

OVNIFX Smoothie Opto Compressor

keyztone ExChanger Pickup Remodeler

In the last few decades we've seen our fair share of "modeling" technology applied to guitar pedals, guitar amps, and even actual guitars, but this is the first time we stumble upon a pedal that claims to "remodel" your guitar's pickup using its original analog signal (previous attempt at pickup…Click on the title for more

keyztone ExChanger Pickup Remodeler

JHS Pedals Whitey Tighty Compressor

The JHS Whitey Tighty is a mini FET compressor with 3 simple controls over Compression, Volume, and Blend. It was designed to be used as an “always on” device, and as the company says “When it’s off, you feel like your pants are down”. - Brandon Stoner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofVPzLXBnZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPb2ev3hXas&listClick on the title for more

JHS Pedals Whitey Tighty Compressor

Robert Keeley Aria Compressor + Drive

Robert Keeley’s new Aria Compressor Drive combines two essential guitar effects in one versatile pedal. The Area Compressor Drive combines the tone and blend features of Keeley’s Compressor Plus pedal with a two-mode overdrive. The order of the compressor and drive can be swapped instantly with a flick of a…Click on the title for more

Robert Keeley Aria Compressor + Drive