Description
Hey boss, thanks for taking a visit from The Warden! 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.
CONTROLS
Tone: This pedal was designed to slightly color your tone, and the coloration can be dialed-in to your taste. Counterclockwise is treble cut, clockwise is treble boost. The tone is nearly flat around 11 o’clock.
Attack: This controls how quickly the compressor reacts and starts leveling the signal. All the way counterclockwise is a fast, nearly immediate reaction. Turning the attack clockwise slows the reaction time.
Release: This controls how long it takes the signal to raise back up to the level determined by the Sustain and Ratio settings. All the way counterclockwise is a fast release and the release time slows as you turn it clockwise.
Level: This controls the overall output and is affected by the Sustain and Ratio settings. There is no specific unity setting; adjust to taste when you find your perfect compression setting.
Ratio: This determines how much the gain reduction affects the signal. All the way up is full compression and the compression is reduced as you turn this counterclockwise which allows more of the boosted, less-compressed signal to come through. There are no defined ratios here.
Sustain: This is the heart of The Warden. It controls how hot the signal is, which changes the dynamics of the compression. The Warden is a feedback-style compressor; the hotter the signal, the more active the compression. Very little Sustain= very little compression, less active Attack and Release and a cooler signal. Max Sustain= heavy compression, longer sustain, hotter signal and more lively Attack and Release.
Video Review: EarthQuaker Devices Warden V2 Optical Compressor
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| Brand | EarthQuaker Devices |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 0.37 kg |
| Width (cm) | 6.3 |
| Length (cm) | 12.0 |
| Height (cm) | 5.7 |
| Battery | No |
| Expression | No |
| Jacks position on top | Yes |
| Switching presets | No |
| Power Supply | 9 Volt |
| Tap tempo | No |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Digital or Analog | Analog |
| Current Draw, mA | 31 |
| Input Impedance, kΩ | 1000 |
| Output Impedance, Ω | 1000 |
| Best For | Electric Guitars Other Instruments |
Customer Reviews
Es un compresor muy completo, muy agradable al oido, y me ha servido para dar sustain, elevar la intensidad de notas mas altas y reducir el dinamismo de la señal.
Hands down and hats off, this is by far one of the coolest and most useful tools in my music arsenal. I never knew what a huge difference a compression pedal (Not a Computer Program) could make regardless of your style in music. Love it!
One of the finest Op compressors ! Sounds amazing ! Worth the price tag!
I was a little skeptical since I've had little experience with compressors but wow. After putting it on my pedalboard, everything about my tone has improved significantly.
Oh boy, this pedal. This thing isn't going to make you play like chon, but once you get the settings all dialed in, you'll sound like them, plus more. Remember, this is a compressor pedal, so it's not going to do anything crazy, but if you're really trying to make your tone unique, this is a great addition. Seems to like most of my other pedals too, so if you want an incredible compressor, this is your Boi.