Strymon

Optical Compressor Pedal

SKU: # 399469   |   Model: # OB1   |    Product Reviews3 Reviews  Write a Review

Optical Compressor Pedal

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Optical Compressor Pedal

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Your New Main Squeeze.

- Everything you love about studio optical compressors right at your feet. From beautifully subtle and transparent compression to vintage squash
- Integrated foot-switchable Clean, Treble and Mid boost. Push the front end of your tube amp to the edge with the OB.1 boost. Internal DIP switches allow selection of the Treble and Mid boost frequencies
- TRUE BYPASS
- The best choice for a first in your signal chain pedal. Everything sounds better with an OB.1
- Saves space on your pedal board by combining your compressor, clean boost, and treble booster. Leaves room for more pedals ;)
- Powered with a 9V battery or DC supply. Compatible with all major DC supply brands
- Premium analog signal path and components throughout
- Gorgeous, strong and lightweight Orange anodized aluminum chassis
- Crafted with love in the USA

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Magic 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
I've owned a few boutique compressors in the past, all which were unbearably noisy to the point where a gate was needed even at low volumes. The OB-1 is the quietest compressor I've used to date. Only when my amp is cranked do I need a gate. It does not have as much compression as others but just enough to do what I need it to do.
Posted by Sheldon on Nov 28, 2018
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Pretty good, you gotta decide on price 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
I have owned it for over 6 months now. I use it exclusively on a Gretsch hollow body. It adds beauty to the midrange. I have not tried it on my acoustic, because I'm not a fan of this kind of thing on an acoustic guitar. The white font is very hard to read in many lighting situations, so make sure you memorize what does what. :-) Then again, I might be in my mid-40's. Still, many other pedals on my board are much easier to read including others made by Strymon. Having only one knob to control compression might not be tweaky enough for some who really want specific sculpting, but it does quite well in that regard none-the-less. These are just my thoughts, but listening to it in store is likely to give you the best understanding of suitability for your needs.
Posted by Martin Blumrich on Jun 5, 2018
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A sophisticated compressor 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Sudbury, Ontario
This is a great pedal for everyday guitar playing. Strymon has always impressed me with it's intricacies and detail. The OB-1 is no exception, although it's simple layout. A great compressor and a great boost for that "little-something" you've always been missing.
Posted by Eric on Jan 27, 2016
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