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Diamond Guitar Pedals

CPR-1 Optical Compressor Pedal w/EQ

SKU: # 220637   |   Model: # CPR1   |    Product Reviews7 Reviews  Write a Review

CPR-1 Optical Compressor Pedal w/EQ
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The Diamond Compressor is a dynamics and tone shaping tool for live and studio use, with low-noise, ultra-linear signal buffering, smooth opto-based compression, and a versatile 'tilt' EQ that musically shifts overall frequency balance. All in a user-friendly 3-control package - Comp, EQ and Volume.

Features
• Vactrol opto-isolator variable resistance path as used in high-end studio compressors for smooth attack and decay characteristics while preserving initial signal transients.
• Premium audio components, including 2% polypropylene capacitors, 1% metal film resistors and a pro audio grade opamp.
• Post-compressor 'tilt' EQ provides a very musical tailoring of frequency response • Seamlessly transition from a darker jazz voicing to a brighter jangle, with flat frequency response at the center detent position.
• Double filtering stage in side chain to eliminate low frequency modulation while preserving fast compression response.
• Dual AC capacitive coupling paths for improved transient response.
• Bi-colour LED provides visual indication of depth of compression.
• True bypass signal path.
• Battery or standard negative tip 9V DC adapter operation, can be powered from
9 to 24 V negative tip.

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3.88.60.5
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Closest Store   Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Best compressor I have purchased, works very good with other pedals, very little amp noise, made in Canada.
Posted by Vic on Jan 27, 2021
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Always on Awesomeness 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Burlington, Ontario
Really love this pedal. I play Strats, Tele and. ED 330 with P90s and always have this pedal on. Main amp is a Supro Thunderbolt but goes well with my Blues Jr too. Cleans are better and my boats and drive pedals would great too! Can't say enough for the simplicity and sound. Try one!
Posted by Steve Smith on Jul 21, 2018
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Wow 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Hamilton, Ontario
If I ever have to use only one pedal this is the one. I went from basement to stage with this pedal.I never thought in a million years that a compressor would ever be beneficial, was I wrong. Try this pedal and it will open doors and your mind to unlimited possibilities of wonderful sound you can achieve on any plane.
Posted by Big Johnny 5 on Apr 27, 2018
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Simply The Best 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Summerside, Prince Edward Island
I was really blown away by this pedal! I had never gave much importance to using a compression pedal, just thought it wouldn't do much for me. Boy, was I wrong! My main amp is a Vox AC15c1 and the sound just seem to come alive and to my ears, removed some of the harsh sounds that I found annoying. The pedal is very well made, top quality and I would highly recommend it be on everybody's board!!
Posted by Carl on May 10, 2017
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Greater than the sum of it's parts. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I heard this for the first time and was completely shocked at what a little pedal with 3 knobs could do. I've tied it to my electric guitars and my acoustic and it sounds awesome.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2015
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Best compressor on the market, by far... 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Sydney, Nova Scotia
Best compressor on the market, by far...
Posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2014
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Great Compressor 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
This isn't a compressor that squishes sound. If you play country or finger picking this compressor is probably not for you, but the sound of this pedal is amazing. Use it with a quality tube amp you are in tone heaven. It evens out the sound and makes it shimmer. For the price, I doubt you could find a better unit; hell, even the pricier compressors out there don't sound as good. Worth every penny.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2013
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