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Compression Pedals

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

Recommended Compression Pedals

Pogolab

Black

+Compact mini housing saves space on a pedalboard
+True bypass design keeps the signal unaltered when off
+Runs on a standard 9V power supply
No price recorded yet.
Rvone

White

+Analog compressor pedal usable with guitar or bass
+Described as studio-grade compression for electric instruments
+Pedal designed for electric guitar and bass use
No price recorded yet.
Seymour Duncan

Black

+Bass compressor pedal from Seymour Duncan's Studio line
+Offers transparent to tightly controlled compression settings
+Black pedal body designed for bass guitar
No price recorded yet.
Darkglass Electronics

Silver

+Bass compressor pedal with a gain reduction meter
+Gain reduction meter shows compression amount at a glance
No price recorded yet.
Electro-Harmonix

Black

+Combines compression and sustain for bass guitar
+Subtly reshapes the dynamic qualities of a bass
No price recorded yet.
Electro-Harmonix

Black

+Studio-style compression and limiting in one pedal
+Pico platform form factor saves pedalboard space
No price recorded yet.
J. Rockett Audio Designs

Black

+Compressor pedal from J. Rockett Audio Designs
+Airchild Six Sixty name points to a vintage-style compressor design
No price recorded yet.
Keeley

Black

+Combines a compressor with a limiting amplifier in one pedal
+Designed for bass guitar use
−Limiting amplifier function adds controls to learn for simple use
No price recorded yet.
Keeley

Black

+Compressor with added Waves edition design in one pedal
+Limited edition model from Keeley Electronics
−Limited edition model may be harder to find for later replacement
No price recorded yet.
Ttone

White

+Sold as a DIY kit for building the pedal yourself
+Includes stomp pedal components for a compression effect
−Requires assembly and soldering before it can be used
No price recorded yet.

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