Detail 01
Dual compressor voices
You can select either transparent compression or a vintage-squeeze response.
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StrymonCompadre Dual Voice Compressor & Boost Effects Pedal Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compadre places analog compression and boost functions at the front of a guitar signal chain. Choose between a smoother transparent compression voice and a vintage-squeeze voice, then blend in dry signal to retain attack at stronger compression settings. Its boost section offers clean boost or soft-clipped dirty boost, with a selectable EQ curve. The Class A JFET input, analog compression, and analog boost circuits make it a practical starting point for shaping what reaches an amp and later effects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Starting a guitar signal chain with compression and boost before an amp or other effects
- Blending dry attack back into heavily compressed guitar settings
- Switching between clean boost and soft-clipped dirty boost from one pedal
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
Dry-signal blend
Dry guitar signal can be mixed with the compressed signal.
Detail 03
9V DC center-negative, minimum 150mA
Your power setup must provide this voltage, polarity, and current.
Detail 04
109dB typical compressor signal-to-noise ratio
This is the listed signal-to-noise specification for the compressor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your power source provides 9V DC center-negative polarity and at least 150mA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Compadre offer more than one compressor response?
Yes. It has two voices: smooth transparency and vintage squeeze.
02Can I retain some dry attack under compression?
Yes. You can mix dry signal into the compressed sound.
03What boost options are available?
Compadre provides clean boost and soft-clipped dirty boost, with a choice of EQ curve.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
1 detailsConnections & power
- Power Requirements
- Maximum 9-volt DC center-negative, with a minimum of 150mA of current
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Dxwxh
- 4.5 inch x 4 inch x 1.75 inch
1 detailsOther
- Compressor Signal Noise
- 109dB typical
