Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost Pedal

The Strymon Compadre is a premium dual voice compressor and boost pedal designed to elevate your guitar tone from the very first link in your signal chain. Built with studio quality analog compression, Class A JFET circuitry and highly musical boost options, Compadre enhances the natural character of your guitar and amplifier, delivering the tone and response you’ve always been searching for.

Whether you want smooth transparent compression, vintage style squeeze, clean boost, dirty boost or refined tone shaping, Compadre offers the perfect front end upgrade for any rig.

Upgrade Your Entire Rig with One Pedal

From pickups and tubes to cabinets and capacitors, guitarists often chase tone through endless upgrades. Plug in Compadre and you may find that the tone you were searching for was already in your setup — waiting to be unlocked.

Compadre’s exceptionally crafted analog signal path brings out the best in any amplifier. Its Class A JFET input, dual compression circuits and expertly voiced boost modes work together to make your amp respond like it has been fine tuned by a boutique amp designer.

Studio Quality Analog Compression

Compadre gives you two distinct analog compression circuits, each offering its own tonal personality:

Studio Mode

• Smooth, silky and transparent
• Inspired by high end vintage studio rack compressors
• Perfect for dynamic playing, clean sounds and subtle control

Squeeze Mode

• Tighter, punchier compression
• Classic stompbox feel with increased sustain
• Ideal for funk, country, rock and lead tones

A blend control lets you mix in dry signal for natural attack, even with extreme compression settings.

Clean Boost and Dirty Boost with Selectable EQ

The boost section of Compadre is equally flexible and musical, offering:

Clean Boost

• Adds volume without colouring your tone
• Enhances detail and presence

Dirty Boost

• Soft clipping for natural overdrive
• Adds grit, character and harmonic warmth

With a selectable EQ curve, you can tailor the boost to your rig:

• Treble Boost – adds clarity and sparkle
• Mid Boost – fattens your tone for solos and thicker rhythm tones
• Flat – full frequency boost for maximum power

Super Simple, Super Effective

Compadre is built for immediate inspiration without unnecessary complexity:

• Auto makeup gain keeps levels balanced
• Auto threshold responds naturally to your playing
• Compression knob lets you dial in the perfect amount instantly

Its intuitive layout ensures you can shape your tone effortlessly across a wide range of styles.

Extended Control and Pedalboard Integration

Compadre integrates easily into advanced setups with additional features:

• Expression pedal input for premium VCA based volume control
• MiniSwitch or MultiSwitch Plus compatibility for storing and recalling favourite settings
• MIDI control via the Strymon MIDI EXP Cable, with up to 300 preset slots

This makes Compadre ideal for both minimal pedalboards and fully automated MIDI controlled rigs.

A Front End Upgrade for Every Guitarist

With its studio grade compression, versatile boost circuits and refined analog signal path, the Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost Pedal is the ultimate foundation for outstanding guitar tone. From subtle enhancement to fully reshaped dynamics, it delivers everything you need to make your amp sound more expressive, more responsive and unmistakably yours.