The Gigagain GP-09 is a 1176-inspired compressor pedal for guitar and bass, built around JFET/FET-based compression. It provides control over dynamics, attack, sustain and output level while being designed to retain a natural playing feel.

• 1176-inspired compressor pedal
• JFET/FET-based compression
• In, Out, Dry, Ratio, Attack and Release controls
• Dry control for parallel compression
• 10-segment LED meter
• Top-mounted jacks
• Buffered bypass
• Powered by a 9V adapter or 9V battery

Classic FET compression

FET compressors are known for their fast response, musical attack and ability to control a signal without making it sound flat. The GP-09 brings this studio-inspired type of compression to a compact pedal format.

The pedal can tame sharp peaks, even out levels in rhythm playing, add sustain to lead parts and help create a more controlled position in the mix. Its fast response helps retain attack clarity while providing a more consistent signal level.

Dry control for parallel compression

The Dry control lets you blend the clean guitar signal with the compressed signal. This parallel compression approach allows you to retain the direct feel of the original signal while adding sustain, fullness and a more even level.

The GP-09 can therefore be used for subtle always-on compression as well as more pronounced compression in funk, country, pop, blues, rock and modern pedalboard setups.

Six controls

The six controls provide detailed adjustment of the compression:

• In controls the input level. Increasing it raises both the signal level and the amount of compression.
• Out adjusts the pedal’s overall output level.
• Dry determines how much of the clean signal is blended with the compressed signal.
• Ratio controls how heavily the signal is compressed.
• Attack adjusts how quickly the compressor responds to the attack.
• Release determines how quickly the compressor releases the signal as its level falls.

LED meter and pedalboard-friendly design

A 10-segment LED meter on the front shows how the compressor responds to the signal. This makes it easier to find the desired setting and avoid over-compression.

Top-mounted jacks make it easier to place several pedals close together on a pedalboard. The enclosure is made of aluminium alloy, and the buffered bypass can help preserve signal strength in longer pedalboard setups.

Technical specifications

• Model: Gigagain GP-09
• Type: Compressor pedal
• Compressor type: JFET/FET-inspired compression
• Controls: In, Out, Dry, Ratio, Attack, Release
• LED meter: 10-segment LED meter
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Power supply: 9V DC centre-negative adapter or 9V battery
• Battery operation: Yes, 9V battery
• Enclosure: Aluminium alloy
• Dimensions: Approx. 114.5 x 63 x 32.5 mm
• Weight: Approx. 330 g
• Note: Adapter not included