EQD The Warden
This one was due for a revision/redo. Optical compression with all the knobs from our favorite pedal slingers in Akron. Will fit nicely in a 125B with top mounted jacks.
Compressor
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
Original Info: The Warden is an optical compressor with a feature set usually reserved for studio grade units. Built with high grade components and internally powered by 18v, The Warden has loads of gain and sustain on tap. With complete control over attack, release, sustain and ratio, The Warden will allow everything from a heavy … Read more
Budda Chakra Compressor
Here’s an optical compressor I came across on FSB and hadn’t seen a layout of it before. There’s some question as to whether the schematic is accurate on FSB, so build with care. The original uses a rectifier array component, but I’ve broken that down into 4 discrete diodes (1N4148, 1N4001, etc.) since I figure … Read more
Maxon CP101 Compressor
Stumbled across the schematic for this compressor and couldn’t find a layout for it. So I drew it up. This follows the original red box version, not the black box reissue. It’s an optical compressor and apparently fairly subtle. I couldn’t find any info on the vactrol used in the original–sockets are your friend. Should … Read more
Diamanté Compressor
Stumbled across this one over on the old La Revolution Deux blog. It’s a simplified version of the Diamond Compressor, removing the EQ and the blinking LED circuitry. Makes for a much smaller footprint and will fit nicely in either a 1590B or 125B. Here’s the schematic for reference.
Toadworks Mr. Squishy
Here’s an interesting take on the Orange Squeezer compressor from Toadworks. Extra controls and clean boost capabilities when the Squish control is at zero and the Level control is maxed. Schematic here for reference.
MXR Commande Sustain
Here’s one from MXR you probably haven’t heard of before. It was apart of their Commande line of plastic boxed effects from the late 80s. They aren’t highly regarded because of the plastic, but the circuits were pretty well designed. The circuit in question today is a better design than the DynaComp, offering less distortion … Read more
Ross Compressor
Somehow I’ve not laid this classic out already, so here’s the Ross Compressor. One of the most highly thought of (and therefore copied) compressors of all time. Should be an easy fit in a 1590B.