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Compression Pedals

84 compression pedals from MXR, Keeley, Wampler and more.

Recommended Compression Pedals

Behringer

Green

+Combines compression and sustain in one effects pedal
+Offers a dedicated sustainer function for longer notes
+Designed to control the dynamics of your playing
−Compressor and sustainer functions are combined, not split into separate controls
No price recorded yet.
BOSS

Blue

+Boss CP-1X compressor designed for guitar use
+Compact compressor pedal from the Boss line
+Blue housing matches the classic Boss pedal look
−Few additional features are named beyond compression
No price recorded yet.
Ttone

Pink

+Aluminum stomp box housing
+Sold as a DIY kit for building your own pedal
+Includes true bypass circuitry
−Requires assembly and soldering before use
No price recorded yet.
MXR

Red

+Mini format saves space on a crowded pedalboard
+Classic Dyna Comp compressor sound for guitar
+Red housing stands out on a pedalboard
−Smaller footprint may limit room for extra controls
No price recorded yet.
Tonebird

Black

+Harmonic sustain effect for electric guitar
+Bundle includes Tonebird and MXR patch cables
+Runs on 9V power supply
−Sustain effect is not a compressor pedal
No price recorded yet.
MXR

White

+Bass compressor pedal designed for bass guitar use
+Comes with 4 cables included in the package
+Compact pedal footprint for pedalboards
−Only bass-focused, not suited to guitar signal alone
No price recorded yet.
TC Electronic

Gray

+Works as both a compressor and a limiter in one pedal
+Named endless sustain feature holds notes for a long time
+Classic compressor design suits a wide range of guitar styles
−Limited technical specifications are provided for this pedal
No price recorded yet.
Aklot

Clear

+Designed as a compressor for electric guitar
+Named for smooth compression that keeps clean sustain
+Touch-responsive dynamics for expressive playing
No price recorded yet.
BOSS

Blue

+Combines compression and sustain in one pedal
+Sustainer function extends the length of notes
+Classic Boss compressor/sustainer design
−Compressor and sustainer functions share one pedal rather than separate pedals
No price recorded yet.
BOSS

Blue

+Limiter and enhancer functions designed for bass guitar
+Limits peaks while adding tone shaping for bass
+Compact Boss pedal format
−Limiter/enhancer function differs from a standard compressor pedal
No price recorded yet.
Donner

Silver

+Designed as a compressor pedal for electric guitar
+Analog true bypass circuit keeps the signal clean when off
+Comes as a DIY shell for building your own pedal
No price recorded yet.
Empress Effects

Blue

+Dedicated compressor pedal designed for bass guitar
+Named model CPBB from Empress Effects
+Pedal format fits a standard pedalboard setup
No price recorded yet.
Flatsons

Red

+Sustain, attack and level controls for shaping compression
+True bypass keeps the signal unaltered when switched off
+Mini analog design takes up little pedalboard space
No price recorded yet.
JangleBox

Gold

+Janglebox pedal with a jangly, Byrds-inspired compression sound
+Includes 4 cables in the package for quick setup
+Gold anniversary edition adds a commemorative design
No price recorded yet.
JOYO

Red

+Compressor effect designed for bass guitar use
+Bundled with a 9V DC power supply for immediate use
+Includes a 500mA power supply for a 9V pedal
No price recorded yet.
JOYO

Blue

+Compact mini pedal size for tight pedalboards
+True bypass circuit keeps the signal unaffected when off
+Part of the Ironman series with a PipeBomb JF-312 model name
No price recorded yet.
JOYO

Red

+Compressor effect designed for bass guitar use
+Includes a DC 9V power supply adapter in the package
+Power supply rated at 800mA to 1A for the pedal
No price recorded yet.
Laney

Black

+Designed as a bass compressor pedal
+Part of the Black Country Customs boutique line
+Compression effect for bass guitar tone shaping
No price recorded yet.
Lekato

Yellow

+Mini portable compact pedal design
+True bypass for clean signal when off
+Includes EQ and volume controls
No price recorded yet.
Camolo

Yellow

+Mini portable compact pedal design
+True bypass for clean signal when off
+Adjustable EQ and volume controls
No price recorded yet.
Mooer

Yellow

+Adjustable EQ and volume controls
+True bypass for clean signal when off
+Works for both guitar and bass
No price recorded yet.
MXR

White

+Dyna Comp circuit tailored for bass guitar
+MXR compressor pedal for evening out bass dynamics
+White housing stands out on a pedalboard
No price recorded yet.
MXR

Copper

+Includes three MXR patch cables in the bundle
+Classic Dyna Comp compression circuit
+Bundle covers pedal and cabling in one purchase
No price recorded yet.
Tonebird

White

+Designed specifically for bass guitar
+Includes a 9V power supply and patch cables
+Bundled with a multi-tool and instrument cable
No price recorded yet.
MXR

Red

+Compressor effects pedal designed for electric guitar
+Classic MXR Dyna Comp compression character
+Script branding on a red pedal body
No price recorded yet.
NUX

Silver

+Compact mini pedal format saves pedalboard space
+Offers clean and clip modes plus a blend knob
+Built-in selectable buffer
No price recorded yet.

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