EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Optical Compressor Pedal

EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Optical Compressor Pedal

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 squash with fast attack and release to barely there subtle compression. Optical compression has a reputation for having more character than a VCA or FET-based compression and The Warden is no exception. This device is true bypass and uses electronic relay-based switching. Audio will not pass without power.