Product Description

Compressor & Boost Pedal

• Boost adjusts the amount of boost when the boost circuit is active. Typical boost is approximately 14dB when using flat clean setting.
• Boost EQ selects the frequency shape for clean and dirty boost.
  • treble: Tightens the bottom end by boosting mid to high frequencies
  • mid: Fattens tone by pushing midrange frequencies
  • flat: Full range frequency response
• Comp Type selects the type of compression.
  • studio: Smooth compression as found in vintage rack compressors
  • squeeze: Hard compression typical of classic guitar pedals
• Compression adjusts the amount of compression added to the signal. Turning clockwise increases compression by lowering the threshold. When fully counterclockwise, no compression is applied.
• Dry adjusts the amount of dry signal summed with the compressor output.
• Level adjusts the output level of the pedal by -6dB to +6dB when the compressor is engaged. Set to noon for unity gain.
• The Boost footswitch engages and disengages the variable boost independent of the compression circuit. Compadre’s boost is post-compression.
• The Comp footswitch engages and disengages the VCA compressor independent of the boost circuit.
• In – High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET preamp input.
• Out – Low impedance mono output.
• Volume – Connect a TRS expression pedal for full-time volume pedal functionality.
• Fav / MIDI – Connect a Strymon MiniSwitch or MultiSwitch Plus for remote selection of a Favorite functionality. Or, use our MIDI EXP Cable to connect Compadre to your MIDI rig.
• Use the included power supply or an adapter with the following rating: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 150mA of current. Standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connection.
• Boost Type selects between a clean or soft clipping boost circuit.
  • CLEAN: Boost circuit increases output level without introducing noticeable clipping
  • DIRTY: Boost circuit increases output level while introducing the soft clipping characteristic of an overdrive pedal