TransMORGrifier £135

If you’re after vintage-style compression, this delivers with a distinct voice and plenty of character

ORIGIN: Denmark TYPE: Compressor pedal FEATURES: True bypass CONTROLS: Level, Release, Attack, Ratio, bypass footswitch CONNECTIONS: Standard input, standard output POWER: 9V battery or 9V DC adaptor (not supplied) DIMENSIONS: 94 (w) x 123 (d) x 48mm (h)

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Hand-built in Denmark, this pedal offers compression control via four knobs. Ratio turns up the effect balanced against the Level knob, which sets the right volume for your signal chain. Even at lower levels of the Ratio knob you get a decent amount of compression, the sort that adds a consistency to your playing. At the other extreme of the knob, there’s a ton of squashy compression, which has a considerable effect on your note envelope – it’s here the Attack and Release controls offer a very effective shaping facility with a wide degree of variation for anyone wanting a click, snap or pop at the front-end of their note. Release is particularly effective in dialling in more sustain as it facilitates the note blooming and rising in volume after the initial compression. Not exactly transparent, there’s a slight treble boost and low-end loss, but that may suit some players. [TC]

VERDICT A characterful choice for those who like their compression as an obvious effect 8