Detail 01
Compressor, not a drive
Controls volume differences between notes. It adds sustain and consistency but no distortion of its own.
Product detailSKU #1274115045703
MaxonCP101 Compressor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compact compressor pedal from Maxon for guitarists who want more even note-to-note level, added sustain, and tighter clean tones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Evening out fingerpicked or clean arpeggio passages
- Adding sustain to clean lines without adding gain
- Tightening funk and country picking attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who rely on wide dynamic swing from picking hand
- Anyone looking for a tone-coloring drive or distortion
- High-gain rigs where amp saturation already compresses heavily
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
2.68" x 2.01" x 4.41"
Smallest footprint of the Maxon pedals here — easier to slot into a crowded board row.
Detail 03
0.62 lb
Light enough that adhesive fastener alone holds it; adds little to a gigging board's total weight.
Detail 04
Signal processor role
Usually placed early in the chain, before drives, so it shapes the raw guitar signal rather than the distorted one.
Detail 05
Clean, uncolored function
Effect is felt more than heard — sustain and evenness rather than an obvious tonal change.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires a separate power supply and patch cables
- 02Compression raises noise floor along with quiet signal
- 03Chain position matters — before or after drives gives different results
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a compressor actually do?
It reduces the volume gap between loud and quiet notes, so picking sounds more even and notes sustain longer without extra gain.
02Where should it go in my signal chain?
Most players put a compressor early, before overdrive and distortion, so it evens out the raw guitar signal first.
03Will it make my guitar sound distorted?
No. It controls dynamics rather than adding saturation. Any grit you hear comes from your amp or other pedals.
04How much space does it take on a board?
About 2.68 inches wide by 4.41 inches deep, and it weighs 0.62 pounds — a compact standard-format stompbox.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.68 inch x 2.01 inch x 4.41 inch
- Weight
- 0.62
