Warm Audio Pedal76 FET Compressor

Before i bought this, i tried the Universal Audio 1176 pedal: it was not noise free and somehow i did not like the sound.. Dull and boring sounding?

(thomann did not let me write an review because i already applied for returning, so, write a review before you return something)

The Pedal76 makes me happy when i look at it and when i use it

1) Yes it is a bit big: size of 2 pedals together and heavy (700gr) but the design is just eye-catching. It reminds me of Ashdown Tube amp heads.

2) It can be used as an creative tool, meaning: You can push the input to let it overdrive and if you want even more overdrive.. Put the attack and release fully to the right. Just awesome. (be sure to put the gain level switch at the back on the high setting..)

3) It has no boot-up time. The 'digital' UA 1176 pedal has a 3-4 second boot-up time. The Pedal76 is analog.

4) There is no noise.

4) It is very easy to use


If i am super picky, there are 3 tiny annoying things that can be solved very easily:

1) The attack and release buttons are not easy to read. You can solve it by filling the open dots with a black marker OR draw a line from the centre of the knob to the outside.

2) The knobs can move very easily during transport, i solved this by buying 'water tap rubbers' at a hardware/building store (Hornbach) and putting them under the knobs (push them down slightly when tightening the screws again) But this is something i did with all my pedals. So, it's just a free advice for everyone :-)

3) There was a 9v inserted inside the Pedal76.. i found that out after pulling my plug of power-supply after a rehearsal: The display would not go off

First i did not understand it, but later i realized it had a battery inside and i removed it. The battery is very tightly fitted into the pedal (gently use a flat-head screwdriver under the battery to lift it up)
I removed the battery because i do not want oxidation or a leaky battery inside my pedal76.