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Compression & Dynamics Pedals

Mojo Hand FX Clarity Compressor

The Mojo Hand FX Clarity is a simple, two-mode DSP-powered compressor created for players seeking a clean, simple but reasonably flexible studio-quality compressor. The two modes, Slope and Envelope, deliver drastically different kinds of "signal squashing." The former is more linear and traditional, with fast attack and smooth response, perfect for evening…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX Clarity Compressor

Free the Tone Silky Groove SG-1C Compressor

Japanese builder Free the Tone has developed a great reputation for their incredibly deep digital delay pedals, but they do manufacture also simpler analog devices, like the Silky Groove SG-1C compression, which replaces in their roster the similarly named Silky Comp SC-1. Unlike the company's famed delay pedals, the SG-1C is…Click on the title for more

Free the Tone Silky Groove SG-1C Compressor

Bogner Harlow V2 Boost/Compressor

California's Bogner has a top-notch reputation for their amplifiers, but their pedal offerings, although less popular, are noteworthy. The Harlow V2, for example, is a compressor/boost featuring a custom audio transformer created by legendary audio pioneer Mr. Rupert Neve. The controls are pretty straightforward, apart from "Bloom," which sets the…Click on the title for more

Bogner Harlow V2 Boost/Compressor

API Audio TranZformer CMP Compressor

It's not unusual to find the words "studio-quality" associated with guitar pedals like reverbs or compressors. However, very few pedal builders have much experience building gear that's actually made for the studio. That's not the case for API Audio, a pro audio company that specializes in mixing consoles and channel…Click on the title for more

API Audio TranZformer CMP Compressor

New Pedal: REVV G8 Noise Gate Pedal

Canadian amp and pedal builder REVV just released their first non-gain pedal, although it definitely works to solve problems created by a high gain: the G8 noise gate. This is an extremely straightforward yet versatile three-knob circuit with Threshold, Hold and Release, where the Hold control fine-tunes the feel, ensuring…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: REVV G8 Noise Gate Pedal

Keeley Compressor Mini

Robert Keeley has developed a rock-solid reputation for his compression pedals, and today his company finally announced the release of its first mini-version of this effect - available in two color schemes. The Keeley Compressor Mini is not a rehash of an old design, but a brand new circuit delivering…Click on the title for more

Keeley Compressor Mini

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

In the last couple of years, innovation in the pedal realm has been mostly about fitting in a compact enclosure what in previous years would fit in larger cases. However, a handful of companies went beyond that goal, and Houston's Jackson Audio belongs to that shortlist. Their Bloom v2 can…Click on the title for more

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

DryBell Unit67 EQ/Boost/Compressor

Up until 2019, Croatian manufacturer DryBell has been very focused on building the best possible Uni-Vibe pedal recreations. Everything changed today, with the release of their first non-vibe product called Unit67, a utility pedal that - knowing the company's designing rigor - promises to be a very useful and great…Click on the title for more

DryBell Unit67 EQ/Boost/Compressor

Dreadbox Kinematic Envelope Filter + Overdrive

Those of you looking for an envelop filter pedal with some serious filter may want to check out the new KINEMATIC by Greece's Dreadbox, a company with an extensive and very successful background in desktop synthesizers. The Dreadbox Kinematic is actually a lot more than that, featuring a two-mode circuit…Click on the title for more

Dreadbox Kinematic Envelope Filter + Overdrive

Pigtronix Gatekeeper Mini Noise Gate

Pigtronix has been particularly active in 2021 with the release of 4 mini-pedals - 3 unveiled during virtual NAMM. The four is by far the least exciting, yet most essential, of the bunch - unless you get excited by a noise gate! The Pigtronix Gatekeeper works just like any other…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Gatekeeper Mini Noise Gate

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)

Our most loyal readers are aware that we don't cover bass pedals in this blog, but some videos are emerging of the Darkglass Electronic ADAM used on guitar, and it sounds very interesting! If you want to have your mind blown, though, you need to check out this pedal's innovative…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)

Preorder Now: Hamstead Zenith Boost/Compressor

Here's a studio-grade clean boost/EQ/Compressor kind of swiss army knife pedal by Hamstead we missed at NAMM but found out about it through The Living Room Gear Demos: the Zenith. Lots of tone sculpting options, including a very responsive VCA compressor, configurable routing from a switch in the back, blend…Click on the title for more

Preorder Now: Hamstead Zenith Boost/Compressor