The Walrus Audio Highpoint Optical Compressor is your ticket to studio-quality compression right at your feet. This meticulously crafted pedal is a must-have for musicians who strive for dynamic control and sonic precision. Whether you're looking to subtly shape your tone or achieve expressive sustain, the Highpoint delivers with its responsive analog format.

What sets the Highpoint apart is its ability to maintain pristine clarity and headroom, thanks to its ±15VDC internal voltage. This ensures your sound remains punchy and detailed, even under demanding settings. The pedal features a comprehensive control set with Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release controls, offering precision shaping rivaling high-end studio gear. The Make-Up knob allows seamless gain staging, ensuring your signal remains balanced and authoritative.

True parallel compression is at your fingertips with the Blend control, letting you layer harmonic density and sustain while preserving transient integrity. Additionally, the Highpoint's selectable High-Pass Filter in the sidechain circuit prevents low frequencies from overwhelming your compression, maintaining a tight and articulate bass response. This makes it ideal for bass guitars and extended-range electric guitars.

The console-style LED VU metering provides real-time visual feedback on your signal's input, output, and gain reduction, making dynamic adjustments intuitive and precise. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, the Walrus Audio Highpoint is engineered to be your always-on compressor, elevating your sound to its fullest potential.

Key Features:

• Studio-quality optical compression in a compact pedal
• Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release controls for precise shaping
• Blend knob for parallel compression
• ±15VDC internal voltage for optimal headroom and dynamic range
• Selectable High-Pass Filter for tight low-end clarity
• Console-style LED VU metering for real-time monitoring
• True Bypass for uncolored signal when not in use

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