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BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer

BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer

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BOSS CP-1X Compressor

BOSS CP-1X Compressor

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BOSS BC-1X Bass Compressor

BOSS BC-1X Bass Compressor

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About Boss Compressor Pedals

BOSS Compressor Pedals offer the smooth sustain of a compressor pedal with the iconic rugged enclosure, high quality circuitry and super quiet operation BOSS are known for.

A BOSS compression sustainer pedal is the perfect way to tame loud signals and create a more consistent clean tone; from subtle compression for singing sustain to a super squishy effect.

BOSS compressor pedals give you control over your guitar sound with different controls - a sustain knob to dial in how much it boosts softer signals and a level knob to adjust the output volume is enough to get the job done, but BOSS compressor pedals expand on these controls with additional options to give you more control.

BOSS compressor pedals, also known as the CS-3 or the 'BOSS Blue Compressor', are a very popular range of pedals. Used to regulate the input levels of your guitar and smooth out any peaks, the BOSS CS-3 adds a touch of production sheen to your sound. This pedal works especially well with clean sounds - picked notes such as arpeggios and will attain more uniformity and presence with judicious use of the BOSS CS-3.

Why Should I Choose a Boss Compressor Pedal?

  • Reliable and rugged construction
  • Lots of control
  • Economical prices
  • Easy to use
  • Great for pedalboards

Frequently Asked Questions about Boss Compressor Pedals

Question: What does the BOSS compressor pedal do?
The BOSS Compressor pedal keeps your volume even by boosting quiet signals, and reducing loud ones. With clean tones this ensures every string, chord, and picked note will ring out evenly, and for distortion it will preserve the natural sustain while smoothing out your tone.
Question: Why would I need a BOSS compressor pedal?
A BOSS compressor pedal is useful for making playing sound more consistent and adding more sustain for long held notes. It is also an essential effect in country music!
Question: What does a BOSS compressor actually do?
A BOSS compressor is a little like a combination of limiter and booster. By that we mean that extreme spikes and dips in your playing get evened out. The overall sound is often given a boost (it depends how you set it of course) for a sound that can appear to have more 'life'. BOSS Compressors use simple points in your signal called thresholds to dictate when the compressor signal kicks in.
Question: Where should a BOSS compressor pedal go?
A BOSS compressor is usually first, or near the very beginning of a pedal chain. It is vital to remember it will compress anything that's sent into it!
Question: Can I use this CS-3 compressor with my bass?
Definitely! Compression on bass is a great idea to give your sound some solid and consistent substance. The CS-3 will work fine with a bass since the actual task of compression is about volume levels rather than pitch. With bass, a little compression is very welcome indeed.
Question: Do BOSS make good compressors?
Yes. BOSS compressors are the choice of many professional musicians for their simplicity and reliability.