Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Effects and Pedals - Compression and Sustain
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Keeley Compressor Plus Compressor / Sustainer / Expander
Bringing together the familiar thick, even tone loved by chicken-pickin' and funk players with new, streamlined controls that dial in even more possibilities, the Keeley Compressor Plus infuses one of the company's staple effects with even more power for silky-smooth tone. A compressor complemented with an expander and sustainer, the new Release switch lets you toggle between single-coil and humbucker modes for tailor-made punch with nuanced Tone and Blend knobs which retain highs and sculpt peaks with ease. A do-it-all compressor for any style of play. - 2
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
For those playing the high gain game or struggling with noisy vintage single coils, the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor should be a must-have. This stalwart has been helping players stay defined and hiss-free at high volumes since 1987 and remains a favorite among the metal community. - 3
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
As one of the longest running Boss pedals, the CS-3 Compression Sustainer remains a staple on thousands of pedalboards, providing all the crunch and squish you could ask for with typical Boss reliability and none of the noise associated with older compressors. If you're just getting into the compression game, there's no better place to start than the Boss CS-3 Compression pedal. - 4
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
Drawing from one of the most popular compression pedals of all time, the vintage Dyna Comp, the MXR Dyna Comp Reissue is missing a few key components of the original -- but also offers some great modern updates. While the Dyna Comp M-102 isn't hand-wired and doesn't feature the old CA3080 chip, the sound is so close that you can hear a unified sound over the Dyna Comp's decades. The new M-102 features an LED light, true-bypass technology, and the same output and sensitivity knobs that made the original so intuitive. - 5
Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer
Any note or chord played through the Electro-Harmonix Freeze can be elongated and sustained for an infinite amount of time. This pedal is a great companion for any solo artist, and adds a complex set of tones to fill in the space in a band settings. - 6
Xotic Effects SP Compressor
The Xotic SP Compressor features the same operational transconductance amplifier as the iconic Ross Compressor but offers a wider range of effect. With up to +15dB of boost, a dry blend knob and an internal switch for attack control, this could be the only pedal a minimalist might need. - 7
MXR M87 Bass Compressor
Get great compression and sustain for your bass, along with ample headroom, with the MXR M87 Bass Compressor. If you've used compressors, the Bass Compressor will be a breeze with its quintessential Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output controls. It's completely transparent and allows you a great dynamic range. - 9
Wampler Mini Ego Compressor Pedal
The Wampler Mini Ego Compressor streamlines the company's most popular compression pedal into a unit half the size of the original with even more features. Packed in a miniature chassis that's particularly attractive to those with limited pedalboard real estate, the mini rendition features the same knobs for blend, sustain, and volume to tame your highs and bring up your lows. Not content to stop there, Wampler included tone and attack knobs on this new model to brighten/dark and slow/accelerate the effect for a world of punchy goodness in a tiny presentation. - 13
JHS Pulp 'N Peel V4
Featuring an added equalization control, a new XLR/DI side output and built-in parallel overdrive circuit with a Dirt toggle and side trim pot for supremely accurate attenuation, the new JHS Pulp 'N Peel V4 packs six years of refinement into the ultimate compressor. Easily able to hold down double duty as a beefy preamp and punchy compressor, the added overdrive component squeezes this little orange box of magic into a class (or glass) all its own. - 14
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe Compressor
The Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe brings together a host of premium components and handmade construction for a heaping helping of studio-grade compression. Built on a foundation of discrete Class-A circuitry and a FET design, this deluxe iteration employs a Dry Blend control for placing your dry tone back into the compressed signal for authentic parallel compression. Bringing other attractive features to the table like dedicated Attack/Release controls and a svelte but diehard chassis, this may be the last compressor you'll ever need. - 18
Wampler Ego Compressor V2
The Wampler Ego Compressor aims to remain transparent while providing squash, allowing your picking dynamics and subtleties to still shine through. Unlike most compressors, it includes a Blend knob to mix wet/dry signals. - 19
Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer
From 1981 to 1986, the Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer was one of the few go-to compressor options. Over thirty years later, people still seek out this rugged and reliable classic for its smooth tone and even response. - 20
JHS Whitey Tighty Compressor
The Whitey Tighty is a great go-to compressor for cutting out transients, with a clean blend control that retains the organic feeling of your guitar tone and compression that adds sustain and balance to your string volume. - 25
LR Baggs Align Session Acoustic Guitar EQ
Bringing together a single EQ knob controlling three specific frequencies designated as most vital for acoustic, saturation control for lush harmonics and organic warmth, and adjustable gain for all pickup types, the LR Baggs Align Session adds Nashville-style compression to your setup with a single pedal. Custom-designed Session circuitry brings full-bodied country compression that brings out the natural voice of your guitar without squashing your sound. - 27
Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain Pedal
Infusing a vanguard audio processing engine in the familiar format of a piano sustain pedal engineered for guitar, the Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal is a true instrument crossover innovation made for the mavericks. Exclusively capturing the ethereal end of a note, the Audio Plus affords guitarists, bassists, and any harmonic musician the opportunity to minutely sculpt warm, expansive loops so large and organic that they could suffuse an empty forest. An ideal candidate for any loop enthusiast. - 29
Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor & Boost
The Compadre offers two different types of compression: Studio and Squeeze. Studio mode is similar to the optical compression found in Strymon's OB.1, the company's beloved debut pedal that has since been discontinued. The second Squeeze mode gives heavier compression and longer sustain. The Boost side of the pedal also offers two types: a clean boost or a dirty boost, with an extra switch for additional boost EQ options. - 30
Mooer Yellow Comp
The Mooer Yellow Comp gives you compression as smooth as a stick of butter that this little pedal resembles. Classic optical compression with a super-smooth attack and decay help to preserve your tone and the dynamics of your transients are all par for the course with this micropedal. Volume, EQ, and Comp all give you the ultimate control over your compression so you never have to worry about being too squashed or to jarring - whatever you want your sound to be, you can get it with this tiny pedal. - 31
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Bass Compressor
Tailor-made for trotting out punchy, organic low-end goodness, the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Bass brings studio-grade compression right to your feet. Starting off with a base of near silent circuitry and Field Effect Transistors, this bass-centric rendition of the company's flagship products employs the same Attack/Release knob and Amp/Instrument controls as its predecessor with a few twists. Kick in parallel compression and side chain filtering and you'll be bringing the studio to your practice space or stage. - 33
Barber Tone Press Compressor
Featuring controls for volume, blend and sustain and JFET staging, the Barber Tone Press is a high-end compressor for the most demanding player. Small in stature but with enough muscle to raise any tone, this pedal is all quality from the circuitry to the chassis. - 39
BBE Sonic Stomp Sonic Maximizer
The BBE Sonic Stomp Sonic Maximizer uses a proprietary circuit that enhances and clarifies your signal to help you carve out a space in your group's mix more easily. The casing has changed over the years, but the circuit has remained the same. - 40
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro Compressor Sustainer Pedal
The Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro is a compact version of their ultra-clean compressor and sustainer pedal. In addition to standard volume and sustain controls, the Philosopher's Tone Micro sports a parallel blend and a treble EQ to bring out the bite and pick attack that you can lose with seriously heavy compression. Absolutely killer for gentle squish or grabbing some extra sustain on solos and leads, this pedalboard-friendly comp has a sound that defies its physical size. - 41
Boss BC-1X Bass Comp
The Boss BC-1X Bass Comp is a digital multi-band compression pedal designed specifically for use with bass guitar, with 18V operating voltage on a standard 9V power supply. - 42
Keeley Bassist Compressor
The Keeley Bassist, also known as the Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier, is a compression pedal that pulls in technology typically reserved for rack units, particularly the Corp 4320 chip. Control your sound with the Compression, Threshold, and Gain knobs for the ultimate in bass compression. Its high-fidelity, VCA-based system can handle massive signals without compromising your bass's tone. Think of it as a rackmount limiter squashed into a pedal at your feet. - 43
JHS 3 Series Compressor
Whether you want your signal smooth, sparkly, or squashed to oblivion, this compressor is the tool for the job. Simple controls—Volume, Attack, and Sustain—let you dial in how quickly or slowly the effect kicks in and ends. And if you want a bright boost, just flip the toggle switch. (Find the rest of JHS' 3 Series for affordable, essential effects.) - 44
Keeley Compressor Pro
Following up on their popular two and four-knob compressor pedals comes the Compressor Pro from Keeley Electronics. This pedal offers a full-fledge set of studio level compressor tools in a smaller stompbox format that works well with any audio source. In addition to Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release and Gain controls, the Compressor Pro also includes threshold type toggles and an LED meter. - 49
Keeley C2 2-Knob Compressor
The Keeley Compressor provides studio grade, rack-mount compressor quality in a tiny stompbox. With this streamlined two-knob model, Robert Keeley's precisely matched transistors and metal film capacitors will give you impeccably clean compression and sustain. - 50
Wampler Ego Compressor V1
The Wampler Ego Compressor V1 has become something of an industry standard since its release, popular with guitarists in all genres. Wampler’s main goal with the Ego was to create a compressor that would do what it needed to without coloring your tone or negatively impacting your dynamics. That’s why the Ego incorporates a clean blend, so that players can have the option of blending their original signal back into the mix. - 51
Boss FB-2 Feedback/Booster
The Boss FB-2 Feedback/Booster isn't just a simple boost pedal - it's expressive, dynamic, responsive, and smooth. Use the FB-2 to transparently boost your sound or use it to create an extremely natural amp feedback. With only four highly intuitive controls, you can control the transparency, tone, and level of your boost or feedback. If you want versatility in your boost pedal rather than just plain, clean gain, the Boss FB-2 is a clear choice. - 53
Keeley C4 4-Knob Compressor
Crafted with the same metal film capacitors and precisely matched transistors as its two-knob counterpart with the addition of attack speed and input gain knobs as opposed to internal trim pots, the Keeley C4 4-Knob Compressor brings an even higher degree of controlled, precision compression to the table. Already capable of summoning perfect, squishy funk and chicken pickin' tones through manipulation of just the sustain and level knobs, the on-the-fly adjustments available with the added attack speed and input gain controls allow for going straight to Gilmour-esque territory in between songs on stage. - 55
TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Pedal
The TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor sends your guitar tone back to the golden years of analog compression with options from a subtle warmth to an all-out squash. Made with an all-analog signal path emulating the sounds of classic pedals from the '70s and '80s, the Forcefield employs a three-knob design of Level, Sustain, and Tone to add either a dollop of organic presence to your playing or a squelched signal that will last for days. Plus, with the Sustain taken down and the Level up, the Forcefield can be used as a dedicated booster for nailing those solos or making leads more pronounced. - 56
MXR M76 Studio Compressor
For those wanting the ultimate control over their compression pedal, take a look at the MXR Studio Compressor. As one of the most comprehensive of MXR's compressors, the M76 Studio Compressor builds upon the rest of the stomboxes in the Dyna Comp line. With the output and sustain controls of the original Dyna Comp, the attack knob of the Super Comp, and an additional release control, a ratio switch setting, and gain reduction meter, the Studio Compressor packs in everything you'd find in, well, your typical studio compressor. - 58
Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V1
The Walrus Audio Deep Six is a four-knob true bypass compressor pedal that uses the Universal Audio 1176 as its studio performance benchmark. It has been produced with a fish image on the casing in several different colors. - 62
TC Electronic HyperGravity Compressor
Complete with TonePrint technology, the TC Electronic HyperGravity Compressor is an ultra-customizable digital comp that incorporates features designed to give you analog sound. The HyperGravity has two separate compression modes: multiband for studio-quality compression and vintage, for a more retro compressed sound. Amazingly, the HyperGravity can even communicate wirelessly with your iPhone to download, save, and recall presets thanks to TC's Beam tech. - 63
MXR CSP102SL Script Dyna Comp Reissue
The MXR '76 Dyna Comp Reissue uses the same circuitry as the original 1976 Dyna Comp and is almost identical, save for its key component: the CA3080 integrated circuit. This IC means quieter operation and more transparency, as well as an increased dynamic range. The Dyna Comp Reissue has only two knobs, Output and Sensitivity, for creating a variety of compression or sustain effects. - 65
Diamond CPR-1 Compressor
The standard Diamond Compressor, known as the CPR-1, comes in a variety of casing designs, including black and white with larger silver knobs. It features an onboard EQ, similar to all-in-one preamps found in studios for vocal mics, but calibrated for guitar. - 68
Electro-Harmonix Tone Corset Analog Compressor
The Electro-Harmonix Tone Corset Analog Compressor gets you funky vintage spank in a compact four-knob box, employing just four knobs and a switch to nail old-school tones with ease.
- Controls: Volume, Sustain, Blend, Attack knobs, Pad switch (for use w/ humbuckers and high-gain pickups)
- Other Features: True Bypass, 9V operation
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Keeley GC-2 Limiting Amplifier
For the high-fidelity compression of Keeley's Bassist Limiting Amplifier in pedal form, check out the Keeley GC-2 Limiting Amplifier. This VCA-based compressor/limiter sports a bandwidth of up to 20 KHz to give you precise, lyrical results for anything you plug it into - whether it be guitar, keyboards, drum machines, bass, or anything else you can imagine. As a more unique compressor from Keeley's line, the GC-2 Limiting Amplifier is considered to be a great investment in your tone. - 70
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher Compressor
Designed with functioning sensitivity ranges from -10 dBu to +2 dBu for use with both passive and active electronics, a maximum gain reduction of up to 21dB, and a three-way attack toggle switch with modes for fast, medium, and slow, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher Compressor puts punchy bass tone within easy reach. Housed in a compact chassis with an attractive price tag to match, the Bass Preacher sings the gospel of dynamic low-end control. - 72
MXR M132 Super Comp Compressor
The MXR Super Comp takes the basic circuit of the legendary Dyna Comp and adds addition controls to maintain your space in the mix. - 74
Keeley Aria Compressor/Overdrive
Bringing together a two-mode high/low gain overdrive on one side, a clean-boosted compressor with treble recovery on the other, and the option to feed the compressor into the overdrive and vice versa, the Keeley Aria combines two of the company's most popular effects in one streamlined pedal. Built with Red Dirt Overdrive and Keeley Compressor circuits, the tweaked overdrive allows you to dial in classic tube-style grit along with a cleaner White Sands-style bump, all while keeping plenty of smack and punch in your tone. - 76
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer
Featuring a ratio parameter knob for more dynamic limiter control, controllable threshold and an enhance that adds body and presence to your signal with the twist of a knob, the Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer is like a instant makeover for your sound. Compact but full of features that will complement the natural tone of a bass and play well with other effects, the LMB-3 gives you that perfect, compressed, punchy tone without punching a hole in your wallet. - 78
Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Pedal
Behringer has been a German professional audio equipment outfit for some time, but they didn't produce effects pedals until 2005. - 80
Mooer Slow Engine Slow Motion Effect
Sporting a streamlined interface of only sense and attack knobs and an ultra-compact design perfect for crowded boards, the Mooer Slow Engine brings big volume swell ability at a small price and size. Designed to emulate the classic Boss Slow Gear, this pedal is saves on gobs of cash and creates lush, enormous volume swells perfect for post-rock, ambient, or new wave. - 81
JangleBox Compression/Sustain Pedal
Deceptively simple but immense in presence, the JangleBox Compression/Sustain Pedal captures the legendary tone of the original with an updated design and host of premium components. Sporting a few subtle adjustments like a more reliable IC chip and even-keeled power polarity, this new iteration also brings a svelter chassis to the table with a streamlined interface of gain/attack knobs and a three-position brightness switch. A clear avenue back to the chiming, crisp sound made famous by the Beatles, this is a Cadillac option in the realm of compression. - 83
Strymon OB.1
The Strymon OB. 1 offers studio optical compression in a gorgeous little box. This tiny orange monster has a ton packed in to save you room on your pedalboard, including a compressor, clean boost, and treble/mid boost. Compress subtly or squash everything down with the OB. 1. It's the perfect first pedal for your signal chain. - 84
Boss EH-2 Enhancer
Featuring inverse and normal mix modes, a wide spread of frequency control and sensitivity knob for finely shaping the responsiveness of the frequencies, the Boss EH-2 Enhancer brings plucky, punchy energy to a guitar with a few twists of a knob. Capable of giving your signal that extra polish and muscle for cutting through a mix, the EH-2 works wonders with a boost for nailing solos or giving your lead parts an extra bit of sheen. - 88
Fairfield Circuitry The Accountant Compressor
Featuring an all-analog JFET feedback compression, three-way ratio compression toggle and pad control from 0 to -16dB, the Fairfield Circuitry The Accountant brings focused compression and elongated sustain in a compact package. Able to fit easily onto the most cramped of boards, use this for a tight attack on solos or in tandem with overdrives for a big, high-fidelity attack. - 89
TC Electronic SpectraComp Bass Compressor Pedal
The TC Electronic SpectraComp is an ultra-compact, ultra-simple, ultra-powerful bass compressor pedal that deserves a spot on every bassist's board. Using the same powerful dynamics engine as the System 6000 processor, the SpectraComp makes use of multiband compression for a response that's perfectly tailored for bass guitar, giving you a blooming and present low-end while keeping the entirety of the signal in check. TC's "Tone Print" technology allows you to connect the pedal to your computer via USB to edit a wide range of parameters to tweak the sound and performance of the SpectraComp to your exact requirements, giving you a limitless amount of tonal possibilities to make this little monster one of the most versatile bass comps on the block. - 90
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone
You can't catch lightning in a bottle, but you can get magical guitar tone in a box. The Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone, boasting a crystal-clear compression and endless polyphonic sustain, is a favorite effect of Andy Summers, The Mars Volta and Weezer. - 91
Boss NF-1 Noise Gate
Featuring a durable Boss chassis and easy interface consisting of a Sens knob for the threshold and Decay, the NF-1 Noise Gate is a no-nonsense, reliable means to attain precise parameters over your noise levels. Intuitive in design and attractive in price, this effect functions well in high decibel genres such as thrash or doom metal where quick control over volume is a must. - 92
Boss CS-1 Compression Sustainer
Featuring intuitive controls of level and sustain with the added bonus of a two-way switch for normal or treble focus in the compression, Boss CS-1 Compression Sustainer is an originator of the effect. Capable of serving bright, punchy attack that barrels through a mix thanks to the pedal's construction on photocouplers, the CS-1 can put that bright twang needed for a country tune or added presence for soloing. - 93
Electro-Harmonix Soul Preacher Nano
From Electro-Harmonix comes the heavenly Soul Preacher Nano compression and sustain pedal. It houses the same EHX circuitry in a super-compact pedal that'll fit right into your pedalboard. With only two knobs and one three-position switch, the Soul Preacher Nano is extremely streamlined and easy to use. The Attack switch can set you up for fast, medium, or slow attacks while the Volume and Sustain Knobs to build long, smooth sustains. - 99
MXR CSP202 Custom Comp
Building on a legendary tradition compression pedals, the MXR CSP202 Custom Cop includes high-end components such as a CA3080 IC to prevent interference. Compared to the iconic Dyna Comp, the Custom Comp promises a more modern transparent style of compression for your chain.
