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Description

TINY BUT MIGHTY.

Pillbug delivers pure analog vintage-style compression, from gentle squeeze to soaring sustain—all packed into the smallest compressor pedal ever built. This pedal may be absurdly tiny, but it packs more than enough might to tailor your dynamics for any style or setup.

Classic Compression and Sustain, Just Way Smaller.

Inspired by two iconic compressor pedals—the 1974 Ross Compressor* and the 1981 Boss CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer*, Pillbug skillfully shapes your front-end tone with warm, smooth, and musical compression that thickens clean tones, adds depth to leads, and keeps chords articulate. This signature circuit delivers a wide range of dynamics control—everything from subtle squash to towering sustain. All stuffed into a comically small footprint.

Shape Your Dynamics With This One Simple Trick.

Pillbug utilizes a classic OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier) compressor circuit, delivering the hallmark pedal compression sounds widely heard in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Silky, organic compression, and a soft midrange warmth provide a natural feel that enhances clean tones and fattens leads, without losing your instrument’s personality. It’s like magic, but it’s actually science.

Product specs

Analog/Digital analog
Power 9V
Bypass true bypass

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Guitar Pedal X - GPX Blog - Olinthus delivers it's most practically useful Tiny pedal to date - the sleek diminutive Pillbug FET Compressor

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The Olinthus Pillbug FET Compressor is a compact pedal that draws inspiration from the Boss CS-2 and Ross Compressor, offering a blend of warmth and brightness. It's praised for its small footprint and practicality, especially for musicians who use compressors sparingly. At $99, it's affordable but not a must-have for those already well-equipped with compressors. While not a priority for the reviewer, it piques curiosity for its potential integration into existing setups.

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