Strymon Compadre
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Essential Information About the Strymon Compadre Pedal
Essential Information About the Strymon Compadre Pedal
- Dual Personality: two analog VCA compression circuits, "Studio" transparent or more pronounced "Squeeze," to shape attack and sustain.
- Full Boost: clean or dirty selectable, with 3-position EQ (Flat/Med/Treble) to perfectly fit guitar and amp.
- Always Clear Signal: Class A JFET input and DRY control to blend dry and compressed signals, preserving transients and dynamics.
- Ready for Modern Stage: presets, MIDI via TRS, expression in VCA volume mode, selectable true/buffered bypass.
Manufacturer Information
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Born from the study of analog studio compressors and console "bus comps," the Compadre combines the finesse of vintage outboard gear with the responsiveness of a classic guitar pedal. It stands as Strymon's "front of chain" reference that enhances your amp's character without altering your playing.
For Whom and For What?
Ideal for the discerning guitarist-from blues to modern rock, from punchy funk to ambient textures-the Compadre fits perfectly both in the studio and on a live pedalboard. Placed before overdrives and delays, it levels the signal, thickens sustain, and pushes the amp into its "sweet spot" with controlled volume reserve.
Intuitive Controls and Modern Connectivity
Compression adjustment is simplified by an auto threshold/ratio: turn the knob, the rest follows. Select "Studio" for musical transparency, "Squeeze" for more pronounced compression. The switchable Boost clean/dirty adds either clean headroom or slight diode saturation, while the 3-position boost EQ refines the mix foundation. For control, a TRS expression pedal turns the Compadre into a VCA volume pedal. MIDI via TRS provides access to 300 presets, remote parameters, and favorites with MiniSwitch/MultiSwitch Plus.
The Sound
Transparent, spacious, and quiet in Studio mode; more "edgy" and sustained in Squeeze mode, the Compadre respects your pickups' tone while tightening lows and brightening attacks. The DRY mix retains the string feel under your fingers, and the Dirty Boost adds a touch of organic overdrive to let a solo breathe without harshening the high end. The result: a coherent, dynamic grain perfectly stackable with your other effects.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Boost, Compressor | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Red |
| EQ | 3 channels | ||
| Two voicings | Studio (soft, transparent) and Squeeze (more pronounced, pedal-style). | Selectable bypass | True Bypass relay or very low noise Buffered. |
| Main potentiometers | Compression, Boost, Level, Dry. | Compressor signal-to-noise ratio | 109 dB typical. |
| Mini-switches | compression type (Studio/Squeeze), boost type (Clean/Dirty), boost EQ (Flat/Treble/Mid). | Required power | 9 V DC center negative, minimum 150 mA. |
| Two footswitches | main bypass and boost activation. | Dimensions | 11.4 cm (D) x 10.2 cm (W) x 4.4 cm (H). |
| TRS input for expression pedal | operates as dedicated VCA volume. | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What are the Studio and Squeeze compression modes?
The Studio and Squeeze modes offer two distinct responses: Studio favors transparent compression, while Squeeze enhances sustain and attack. The Compression control automatically links threshold and ratio.
What power supply is required for the Compadre?
A 9 V DC power supply with center negative polarity, capable of delivering at least 150 mA, is required.
Does the pedal support MIDI and an expression pedal?
Via TRS MIDI, up to 300 presets can be recalled and parameters can be controlled remotely. A TRS expression pedal allows using the Compadre as a VCA volume pedal. The MiniSwitch and MultiSwitch Plus controllers also provide access to favorites.
What type of bypass and footswitch controls are available?
The bypass can be selected between relay-based True Bypass and ultra-low noise Buffered. Two separate footswitches control the main bypass and the boost activation.
How does the Strymon Compadre boost work?
The boost circuit offers a Clean mode and a Dirty mode with diode saturation. Its three-position EQ (Flat, Treble, or Mid) allows adjusting the boost presence in the mix.
