Compressor Pedals
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![Keeley Compressor Plus](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/170612311313007f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Keeley Compressor Plus
![Landlord FX A Cheeky Pint Optical Compressor Mini Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/181102334391008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Landlord FX A Cheeky Pint Optical Compressor Mini Pedal
![BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/04120713152928f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer
![MXR Dyna Comp M102 Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/05040415403518f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR Dyna Comp M102 Compressor
![Ampeg Opto Comp Bass Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/180201321740008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Ampeg Opto Comp Bass Compressor
![MXR M87 Bass Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/11022509382829f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M87 Bass Compressor
![BOSS CP-1X Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/161026303212008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
BOSS CP-1X Compressor
![MXR M291 Dyna Comp Compressor Mini Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/170119306437008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M291 Dyna Comp Compressor Mini Pedal
![Wampler Cory Wong Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230315401903003f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Wampler Cory Wong Compressor Pedal
![Wampler Mini Ego Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/161031303364008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Wampler Mini Ego Compressor Pedal
![Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230330402618027f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
![Universal Audio 1176 UAFX Studio Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230731410751027f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio 1176 UAFX Studio Compressor
![BOSS BC-1X Bass Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/160114292452002f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
BOSS BC-1X Bass Compressor
![NUX Sculpture Compressor Mini Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210211366708008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
NUX Sculpture Compressor Mini Pedal
![Keeley Compressor Mini Pedal Black](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210907373617025f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Keeley Compressor Mini Pedal Black
![MXR M87 Bass Compressor Blackout Series](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230620406837025f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M87 Bass Compressor Blackout Series
![Xotic SP Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/120/12112210240516.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Xotic SP Compressor
![Darkglass Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/180827331844008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Darkglass Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor
![Laney Black Country Customs The Custard Factory Bass Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210519369494008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Laney Black Country Customs The Custard Factory Bass Compressor
![Source Audio Atlas Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220506385189008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Source Audio Atlas Compressor
![MXR M228 Dyna Comp Deluxe](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/180703329319008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M228 Dyna Comp Deluxe
![Suhr Andy Wood Woodshed Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/201027363425003f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Suhr Andy Wood Woodshed Compressor Pedal
![JHS Pedals 3 Series Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/200828361535025f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
JHS Pedals 3 Series Compressor
![Keeley Compressor Pro](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/15013012435716f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Keeley Compressor Pro
![Fairfield Circuitry The Accountant Compressor Mini Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210311367477025f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Fairfield Circuitry The Accountant Compressor Mini Pedal
![Analog Alien Joe Walsh Double Classic Compressor/Overdrive Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/211104376372008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Analog Alien Joe Walsh Double Classic Compressor/Overdrive Pedal
![MXR M132 Super Comp Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/14040416265438f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M132 Super Comp Compressor Pedal
![Electro Harmonix Pico Platform Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230814411620008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Electro Harmonix Pico Platform Compressor
![EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/171122317067008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Compressor
![MXR JD-M282 Bass Dyna Comp Mini Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190124338429008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR JD-M282 Bass Dyna Comp Mini Compressor
![Jam Pedals Dyna-ssoR Compressor / Sustainer](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210216366823025f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Jam Pedals Dyna-ssoR Compressor / Sustainer
![MXR M76 Studio Compressor](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/160121292599008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
MXR M76 Studio Compressor
![Dod Compressor Pedal 280](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/150814288716007f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Dod Compressor Pedal 280
![Suhr Koji Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/13041711133126f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Suhr Koji Compressor Pedal
![Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor UAFX Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/231024414841027f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor UAFX Pedal
![Wampler EGO 76 Compressor Pedal](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/240118418263008f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Wampler EGO 76 Compressor Pedal
![Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064001431](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230330402618027-13452734f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064001431
![Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064001231](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230330402618027-13452735f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064001231
![Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064000672](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230330402618027-13452736f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio Max Preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23112064000672
![Universal Audio Max preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23502064005376](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230330402618027f.jpg?h=190&w=140&scale=canvas&bg=ffffff&quality=70)
Universal Audio Max preamp & Dual Compressor (Ex-Demo) #23502064005376
About Compressor Pedals
Compressor pedals are the perfect tool to even out your playing, giving a studio sheen to every performance.
The difference between your loudest notes and your quietest notes is known as your ‘dynamics’. A really wide dynamic range can sound a bit sloppy and haphazard. Compressors are used to smooth out your playing; giving it a much more polished, consistent feel.
Compressor pedals work by reducing the volume of your loudest notes and increasing the volume of your quietest notes. Most players aim to use compressors subtly. But some, particularly country players, will use it as a pronounced ‘squashed’ effect, where every note they play is compressed so that they are all the same volume.
Compressors are large studio units which are used on everything from vocals to drums. Compressor pedals, then, can be a bit confusing because they still use a lot of studio language like ‘Attack’, ‘Release’ and ‘Ratio’.
‘Attack’ is the first part of the note where you actually strike the string. The attack control adjusts how quickly the compressor starts working. The quicker it starts the more pronounced the compression effect.
‘Release’ is the end of the note, often called ‘Sustain’ for this reason. If you crank this control, you’ll be able to hold notes much longer.
‘Ratio’ is the difference between the loudest and quietest volume. A low ratio like 2:1 is very subtle whereas a high ratio like 32:1 is quite extreme.
If you are using a lot of overdrive and distortion, your sound is already compressed and you probably don’t need a dedicated compressor pedal. But for anyone using clean amps, compressor pedals are very useful. For this reason, they are a must have among funk, country and pop players who need a bit of polish for their clean tone.
Why Should I Choose a Compressor Pedal?
- Give every performance studio sheen
- Guitar compressor pedals smooth out haphazard playing
- Use subtly or in a pronounced, ‘squashed’ way