EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Optical Compressor

Full Description

Studio-Grade Levels of Control

The EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 packs a wealth of compression control into a traditional-size guitar pedal unit. Its internal 18v power transformer gives it increased sustain and gain levels. It is a responsive pedal that can be tweaked to find the exact compression effect you require.

Responsive Control Range

The Warden V2 features 6 dials for controlling every aspect of your optical compression sound. The optical circuit provides more character than other compression designs so you'll add a tonal signature to your sound with this pedal. Here's an overview of what each control adds to your sound:

• Tone: A slight colouration of your sound and can deliver both treble cut and boost.
• Level: Overall output volume and dependent on sustain/ratio settings.
• Sustain: The heart of The Warden. Controls the signal level - the higher the signal, the more the compression. Max sustain gives a heavy compression and long sustain.
• Ratio: Overall gain reduction.
• Attack: How quick the compressor responds to your transients.
• Release: How long the signal takes to raise back to the level determined by sustain and ratio.

With such a large degree of control, the Warden V2 offers extensive room for experimentation and can convey all different types of compression.

Quality Construction

Hand-made by EarthQuaker Devices in Ohio, USA, the Warden V2 features premium components with an all-analogue signal path and true bypass operation. It features a rugged metal chassis that is built to survive the rigours of gigging, and the top-mounted jack sockets make mounting it on a pedalboard particularly easy.

Reviews

The Warden (v1) pedal:

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Features

• Compact pedal with extensive control over compression sound
• Optical compression provides more character than VCA or FET based designs
• True bypass for uncoloured signal
• All analog signal path
• Every sound from subtly sparkly studio compression through to extreme squashed tones
• Top mounted jacks for easier pedalboard implementation

Specifications

• Type: Compressor
• Controls: Tone, Attack, Release, Level, Sustain, Ratio
• Connectivity: Mono in, mono out - 1/4'' jack
• Bypass: True bypass
• Dimensions: 4.75'' x 2.50'' x. 2.25'' with knobs
• Power: 9v DV 2.1mm center negative barrel (not included)
• Current Draw: 20mA
• Weight: 0.36kg