Detail 01
Sound retainer, not a compressor
It samples and loops a fragment of your signal. It does not level out your playing dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1275425410607
Electro-HarmonixFreeze Sound Retainer Compression Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A sustain pedal that grabs whatever you are playing and holds it indefinitely. For players building drones and pads under a live guitar part.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Holding a chord pad while soloing over it
- Ambient and psychedelic textures without a second player
- Sustaining a note through a passage that needs both hands
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a conventional dynamics compressor
- Anyone needing polyphonic chord changes to blend smoothly
- Tight rhythm playing where a held drone gets in the way
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Holds indefinitely
The captured sound stays until you release or capture a new one, so you can play freely over it.
Detail 03
2.76 x 2.17 x 4.53 inches
Standard EHX compact footprint. Fits a normal pedalboard row without a wide enclosure.
Detail 04
Latching hold behavior
Freezing on a chord change requires timing the footswitch to the moment you want captured.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a power supply is included; plan for a standard 9V pedal supply.
- 02The held sound is static, so chord changes need re-triggering by foot.
- 03Works best with reverb or delay after it to soften the drone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Freeze a compressor?
No, despite the name. It captures and sustains a sound rather than controlling dynamics. Buy a dedicated compressor if you want level control.
02Can I play over the frozen note?
Yes. The held sound continues while your live signal passes through, so you can solo or add parts on top.
03Does it hold full chords?
Yes, it captures whatever is sounding, including chords. Changing to a new chord means re-triggering the footswitch.
04Where should it go in my chain?
Commonly after drive and before delay and reverb, so the frozen sound carries the ambience with it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.76 inch x 2.17 inch x 4.53 inch
