Detail 01
MDP multi-band processing
The pedal analyzes elements of the guitar signal in real time as you play.
Product detailSKU #1500000034063
BOSSCP-1X Compressor Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The CP-1X is a multi-band guitar compressor that uses MDP processing to follow the incoming signal in real time. Its four controls provide access to detailed dynamics shaping without requiring studio-style operation, and the 16-segment indicator shows how much compression is active. It is designed to preserve the instrument and playing technique under compression, including with aggressive settings, and its 18-volt input circuitry is intended to provide headroom for hot pickups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar rigs needing visible gain-reduction feedback while setting compression.
- Players moving between chords, single-note parts, bends, and changing playing dynamics.
- Using compression as a transparent-sounding boost within a guitar pedalboard.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Four-knob control layout
Multiple internal parameters are adjusted through familiar pedal controls.
Detail 03
16-segment gain-reduction indicator
You can see the amount of compression being applied.
Detail 04
18-volt input circuitry
The circuitry is described as providing headroom for hot guitar pickups.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the CP-1X show how much compression is active?
Yes. A 16-segment gain-reduction indicator displays the amount of compression being applied.
02Can it be used as a booster?
Yes. It is described as working as a booster with a punchy, transparent sound.
03Is it limited to standard six-string electric guitar?
No. The description also addresses seven- and eight-string guitars and acoustic-electric guitar.
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Full specifications
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2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.87 inch x 2.32 inch x 5.08 inch
- Weight
- 0.99
