Walrus Audio Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor Pedal

Best for

Players who want detailed optical-compression control, parallel dry blending, clear gain-reduction metering, extended low-frequency handling and enough internal headroom for guitar, bass or higher-level sources.

Who should skip

Skip it if you need stereo I/O, battery operation, a bundled power supply, a conventional fixed-ratio compressor, or a pedal that can share an under-rated daisy-chain output.

Watchouts

Use only 9 V DC, center-negative power with at least 500 mA available through a 2.1 mm connector. Walrus recommends an isolated supply, discourages daisy chains, and does not include a power supply. The Ratio control sets maximum gain reduction rather than a traditional fixed ratio.

Likely add-ons

• isolated 9 V DC, 500 mA or higher, center-negative 2.1 mm power output
• instrument and patch cables for the mono input and output

Verify before buying

• Can the intended isolated power output provide at least 500 mA at 9 V DC center-negative?
• Is mono operation suitable for the intended signal chain?
• Should the 160 Hz sidechain filter remain enabled for the instrument and playing style?
• Which VU reference—instrument, line or full scale—matches the connected source?