Warden

Compressor

Optical compressor with ratio, attack, release, and tone controls, evening dynamics with transparent compression.

EarthQuaker Devices built the Warden as a studio-quality optical compressor in pedal form. More control than typical pedal compressors. Ratio adjusts compression amount. Attack and Release controls let you dial in how the compression responds. Tone control shapes the high end. Level sets output. Sustain control extends the release for extra sustain. Optical circuit provides smooth, natural compression that doesn't pump or breathe unnaturally. True bypass via relay switching.