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Compressor Pedals

An electric guitar compression pedal will give you incredible volume control. 
You set the threshold, and the compression pedal will increase the lows and minimize the highs to stay within your levels.

Compressor pedals commonly control volume, tone, attack, and sustain. 

You will find compression pedals from brands such as MXR, Maxon, Electro-HarmonixWamplerKeeley, and Xotic.

  • Source Audio Atlas Compressor pedal Source Audio Atlas Compressor pedal

    Source Audio Atlas Compressor pedal

    Source Audio Atlas Compressor pedal FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!The Atlas Compressor offers a comprehensive collection of compression circuits that perfectly capture the tone and feel of the industry’s most sought-after compressors. Straight...
    $229.00
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  • EBS Blue Label MultiComp Compressor pedal EBS Blue Label MultiComp Compressor pedal

    EBS Blue Label MultiComp Compressor pedal

    The EBS Blue Label MultiComp Compressor - True Dual Band Compressor pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! The EBS MultiComp Blue Label is an analog, high performance, multi-band compressor pedal that will improve your sound instantly. The EBS MultiComp is...
    $229.00
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  • EBS MultiComp Guitar Edition Compressor EBS MultiComp Guitar Edition Compressor

    EBS MultiComp Guitar Edition Compressor

    The EBS MultiComp Guitar Edition Compressor. FREE shipping in the USA! THE EBS MULTICOMP GUITAR EDITION IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE, ANALOG COMPRESSOR PEDAL, WITH A CHOICE BETWEEN SOLID STATE, TUBE SIMULATION AND MULTI-BAND COMPRESSION. Make Your Sound Even...
    $199.00
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  • MXR M76 Studio Compressor pedal

    MXR M76 Studio Compressor pedal

    MXR Studio Compressor Pedal M76 FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. The MXR design team took a classic recording studio fixture and...
    $199.99
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  • Suhr Koji Compressor pedal Suhr Koji Compressor pedal

    Suhr Koji Compressor pedal

    The Suhr Koji Compressor pedal. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!The Koji Comp is a versatile analog compressor, designed to offer a wealth of vintage and modern style compression effects without compromising your tone. With a simple twist of the Mix...
    $200.00
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  • Wampler Pedals Ego Compressor

    Wampler Pedals Ego Compressor

    The Wampler Pedals Ego Compressor. FREE shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. “What is compression?”, “Why do I need compression?”,...
    $199.97
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  • MXR M-87 Bass Compressor

    MXR M-87 Bass Compressor

    MXR Bass Compressor M-87 FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. Take your favorite studio compressor to the stage with the MXR M87 Bass...
    $199.99
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  • Maxon CP101 Compressor Reissue Maxon CP101 Compressor Reissue

    Maxon CP101 Compressor Reissue

    The Maxon CP101 Compressor Reissue. FREE shipping in the USA! The CP101 Compressor provides clean, smooth compression with ultra-low noise and incredible transparency. The CP101's 4:1 compression ratio is so subtle that it's easy to forget the unit is on...
    $225.00
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What does a compressor pedal do?

Compression pedals give you volume control. A compression pedal turns down the volume of your guitar when the signal becomes louder than the set max level. It will turn up the volume of your guitar when the signal drops below your set level.

Where should I place my compressor pedal?

Compression is a volume control pedal that typically goes at the beginning of your chain with your filters, delays, and pitch shifters. Gain based pedals (overdrive/distortion) go next.

Can you use a compressor pedal with distortion?

Yes, you can use a compressor pedal with distortion! If you put your compressor before the distortion you will notice a bigger difference in your tone.

What should I look for in a compression pedal?

It all depends upon the player. Some players prefer simplicity while some players prefer more control over the compressor parameters. If you are unsure what you need in a compressor we would love to help you find the right one!