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Compressor Pedals for Electric Guitar

Why, how, and what for?

Compression is a big topic, especially when it comes to studio recordings and the often-mentioned "loudness wars". Compression doesn't make the signal louder per se; it evens out the levels of different frequency bands so the overall loudness can be increased. Find out in the video how you can use this for your guitar sound.

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The most popular compressor and limiter pedals at a glance

Now that you've learned a lot about compressors and the ways they can affect your guitar sound in our how-to video, here you'll find a selection of the best compressor and limiter pedals from our webshop.

Guitar Effect Wampler Cory Wong Compressor Pedal
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: True bypass
Controls: Attack, Tone, Sustain, volume, Blend, Boost
Country of origin: USA
€299.00
Guitar Effect Origin Effects Cali76 FET Compressor
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Release, Attack, Release, In, Out, Dry/Amp
Country of origin: England
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Standard
€349.00
Guitar Effect Origin Effects Cali76 FET Compressor Black
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Release, Attack, Release, In, Out, Dry/Amp
Country of origin: England
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Standard
€329.00
Guitar Effect Origin Effects Cali76 FET Compressor Black B-Stock
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Release, Attack, Release, In, Out, Dry/Amp
Country of origin: England
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Standard
€297.00
Guitar Effect J. Rockett Audio Designs Airchild Six Sixty
Boutique Effect: yes
Controls: Output, Tone, Blend, Threshold
Country of origin: USA
Dimensions (WxHxD): 15.2 x 8.3 x 5.4 cm
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Standard
Mono / Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out
€254.00
Guitar Effect Universal Audio UAFX LA-2A Studio Compressor
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Bypass Mode: True bypass or buffered bypass
Controls: Peak, Gain, Mix
Country of origin: USA
Dimensions (WxHxD): 65,5 x 58,1 x 120,7 mm
€161.00
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Guitar Effect Suhr Koji Compressor Pedal
Battery powered: Battery Powered
Boutique Effect: yes
Controls: Comp, Level, Attack, Mix
Country of origin: USA
Dimensions (WxHxD): 63.5x32x114mm
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Standard
€299.00
Guitar Effect Warm Audio Pedal76 Kompressor
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery Type: 9 V Block
Battery powered: Battery Powered
Bypass Mode: True bypass or buffered bypass
Controls: Ratio, Attack, Release, Output, Input/Comp
Country of origin: China
€279.00
Guitar Effect Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Compressor
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Dry, Out, In, Ratio, Attack, Release
Country of origin: England
€379.00
Guitar Effect Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Compressor Black
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Dry, Out, In, Ratio, Attack, Release
Country of origin: England
€333.00
Guitar Effect Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Also suitable for Acoustic Guitar: yes
Also suitable for bass: yes
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Boutique Effect: yes
Bypass Mode: True bypass
Controls: Blend, Comp, Level
Country of origin: USA
€149.00
Guitar Effect MXR M291 Dyna Comp Mini B-Ware
Battery powered: Does not run on Battery power
Bypass Mode: Buffered Bypass
Controls: Output, Intensity
Country of origin: Taiwan
Dimensions (WxHxD): 40 x 55 x 90 mm
Effect Type: Compressor
Housing size: Mini
€123.00

Stompboxes are nothing without their friends!

Only when compressor pedals are properly supplied with power and patch cables and securely housed in a case or a padded bag do they reveal their true potential. So it's best to snap them up now and stock up on stompbox accessories.

Amp Bag Boss Katana Go Carry Bag
Color/ Finish: Black
Depth: 5 cm
Height: 10,5 cm
Material: nylon/polyester
Print: Boss-Logo
Subcategory: Mini Amp Softcase
Width: 20.3cm
€16.50
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Effect Accessories LD Systems FX 300 BAG
Subcategory: Gigbag
suitable for: LD Systems FX 300
€21.00
Effect Accessories Mackie ShowBox Footswitch
Cable Type: 6.3 mm Jack, stereo
Color/ Finish: Black
From plug: Stereo Jack
Length: 3 m
On plug: Stereo Jack
Subcategory: Foot switch / switch
€44.00
Guitar/Bass Power Supplies Truetone 1 Spot Pro XP5
Country of origin: China
Dimensions (WxHxD): 88 x 30 x 88 mm
Includes: Power Adapter, Cable Set
Output Connection Type: DC Hollow Plug (Barrel)
Output Voltage: 9 V DC
Output connections: 5 x 9 Volt DC 500 mA
Outputs: 5
€110.00
Effect Accessories Mooer Candy Footswitch Topper Black 5pcs
Color/ Finish: Black
Subcategory: Other accessories
€4.50
Effect Accessories Mooer Candy Footswitch Topper White 5pcs
Color/ Finish: White
Subcategory: Other accessories
€4.50
Effect Accessories MXR MXR M199 Tap Tempo
Cable Type: TRS Splitter
From plug: Mono jack
Length: Cable not included
On plug: Mono jack
Subcategory: Foot switch / switch
€54.00
Effect Bag Line 6 Helix Stadium Backpack
Color/ Finish: Black
Subcategory: Backpack
suitable for: Line 6 Helix
€269.00
Effect Accessories Line 6 Helix Expand D10
Color/ Finish: Black
Subcategory: Other accessories
€230.00
Effect Accessories Boss FSC-10 Switch Cover
Color/ Finish: Transparent
€16.00
Effect Pedalboard Fender Deluxe Wooden Pedal Shelf
Size: for 6 - 8 Pedals
Type: Solid wood
_Bottom1: Pedalboard Regal
_Bottom2: massives Walnußholz
€65.00
Effect Accessories Crazy Tube Circuits XT Sidekick Footswitch
Color/ Finish: Sidekick Graphic
Subcategory: Foot switch / switch
€49.00