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FX Engineering RAF Mirage Compressor

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Designed for the discerning guitarist who "doesn't like compression" but does love sustain and bold tone! This compressor is an extremely musical compressor that is responsive and full of clarity! You don't get the squashed attack like most compressors. You only get the fullness and longevity, which, let's face it, is what most guitarists love.

The RAF Mirage is regarded as one of the quietest comps on the market, now through careful research and testing we have pushed the noise even lower with the REV 10

Meticulously hand crafted with the finest components and wrapped in modern graphics. Transparency - There are no audible artificial sonic anomalies, imposed on the musical. program. i.e., audible attack and release mechanics. You may ask yourself: "Is it on?" Musical - The tonality of the processed music is very natural and pleasing to the discerning ear. Compression visual indicator brightens dynamically as compression is sensed. Studio Quality in a simple-to-use pedal. Internal attack trimmer to dial in a little Nashville pluck. Tough, Durable and "road ready". True Bypass Switching Audiophile grade Polypropylene foil capacitors Audio Gold electrolytic capacitors Low ESR power filtering Precision Metal film Resistors Made in Raleigh NC USA

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Analog/Digital	analog
Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass

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FX Engineering MIRAGE RAF Compressor demo with RS Guitarworks Tele

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The FX Engineering RAF Mirage Compressor offers substantial sustain without clicks or pops, acting almost predictively to duck precisely when a note is picked.
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Owners appreciate the Mirage for not coloring the tone, even at extreme compression settings, maintaining a clean sound for live performances.
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Some users find the compression mildly different across versions; the Rev9 model offers no volume difference regardless of string plucking intensity, unlike older versions.
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brandon_deitz

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about 10 years ago

Great for single coils

I have the rev 2 casing (solid red with yellow stencil painted markings) with the internal components updated by Montez (owner/designer/builder) to the rev 9 board with the pro-chip. It more resembles their "hand-wired reissue" without the side switch. This pedal is incredibly transparent and is a wonderworker for my stratocaster. Since the updated board, it's more friendly to dual coil pickups, but this compressor can be a little selective by my evaluation. There is an internal pot to adjust for input gain which helps a great deal. If you come across an older style pedal, you can contact Montez and he'll update it for around $70. If your wheelhouse is strat/single coil guitars, then I don't think you'll find a better comp. The best way I can describe is to say that it doesn't place an "effect" on my strat tone as much as it brings out the best of it. Highly recommend.

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Keith Urban

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During a live performance, Keith Urban is seen using the FX Engineering RAF Mirage Compressor as part of his pedalboard at the 40:38 mark in the Premier Guitar's "Keith Urban Rig Rundown for High and Alive Tour 2025" video on YouTube.