For a dirty guitar sound you’ll need some sort of distortion. However, distortion can often cause peaks and interference. Consequently, many guitarists add a compressor pedal to their set-up. You can avoid all of this by purchasing the Compadre. This pedal contains a built-in boost and a compressor. It’s thus a real two-in-one. The pedal contains two types of studio quality analogue compression: a smooth transparency or a vintage squeeze. The boost works beautifully with the compressor. For example, you can add a beautifully clean boost to your sound or a dirty boost. Furthermore, you can alter the EQ individually and add dynamics. As such, the compressor and the boost complement each other beautifully so you can create a balanced and authentic sound.