The EarthQuaker Devices The Warden V2 Optical Compression Pedal has a feature set usually reserved for studio grade units. Built with high grade components and internally powered by 18v, The Warden has loads of gain and sustain on tap. With complete control over attack, release, sustain and ratio, The Warden will allow everything from a heavy squash with fast attack and release to "barely there" subtle compression. Optical compression has a reputation for having more character than a VCA or FET based compression and The Warden is no exception.

The Warden is true bypass and handmade with sweet loving care in Akron, Ohio.

EQD Warden V2 Controls

- Tone: treble cut or boost. 11 o'clock is flat.
- Level: adjusts output level, interactive with Sustain and Ratio controls
- Sustain: adjusts compression amount and dynamics
- Ratio: continuously varies the rate from soft compression to hard limiting
- Attack: controls how quickly the Warden reacts
- Release: controls how long it takes the signal to return to its original uncompressed level

Warden V2 Updates

- Silent relay-based switching

Warden V2 Features

- Optical compressor
- Enhanced feature set enabling control over parameters typically reserved for studio grade units
- True bypass
- Silent relay-based switching
- All-analog signal path
- Lifetime guarantee