Detail 01
Analog optical compression
The pedal uses an analog optical circuit for its compression processing.
Product detailSKU #1500000481554
Walrus AudioHighpoint Optical Compressor Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Highpoint gives electric and bass guitar players detailed control over analog optical compression from one pedal. Threshold, ratio, attack, release, blend, makeup, and output controls let you set how the effect responds and restore level afterward. The blend control supports parallel compression, while the 10-LED meter shows gain reduction as you adjust. Its selectable 160 Hz sidechain high-pass filter keeps frequencies at and below that point from driving compression too strongly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Setting compression response and blend precisely for electric or bass guitar pedalboard rigs.
- Watching gain reduction while dialing in an always-on leveling or more pronounced compression setting.
- Keeping low frequencies at 160 Hz and below from triggering the compressor as aggressively.
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
Blend control
Lets you combine dry attack with the compressed signal for parallel compression.
Detail 03
10-LED gain-reduction meter
Provides a visual readout of gain reduction in real time.
Detail 04
Selectable 160 Hz sidechain high-pass filter
Frequencies at 160 Hz and below are prevented from triggering compression too aggressively.
Detail 05
±15V DC internal operating voltage
The circuit operates internally at ±15V DC for increased headroom.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power requires 9V DC and the pedal draws 500 mA.
- 02Connections are one 1/4-inch input and one 1/4-inch output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I retain dry attack while adding compression?
Yes. The blend control provides parallel compression, combining dry attack with added sustain and density.
02What does the sidechain filter do?
When selected, it stops frequencies at 160 Hz and below from triggering compression too aggressively.
03Does it show gain reduction?
Yes. A 10-LED array displays gain reduction in real time.
04What bypass type does it use?
It uses true bypass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Knobs
- Threshold, ratio, attack, release, blend, makeup, output
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
6 detailsConnections & power
- Internal Operating Voltage
- ±15V DC
- Input Impedance
- 1 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 300 ohm
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Power Requirement
- 9V DC
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 4.78 inch
- Width
- 3.62 inch
- Height
- 2.23 inch
7 detailsOther
- Filters
- Sidechain high-pass filter at 160Hz
- Current Draw
- 500 mA
- Indicators
- 10-LED gain reduction meter
- Bypass
- True bypass
- Product Type
- Compressor pedal
- Model
- Highpoint
- Processing Type
- Analog optical compression
