Mooer Blue Comp review

A classic optical compressor

  • £59
  • $99
By Trevor Curwen
( Guitarist )
published
The Mooer Blue Comp is 'inspired' by the classic Boss CS-1 compressor

MusicRadar Verdict

The Blue Comp pedal provides versatile compression in a tiny footprint.

Pros

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    Compact size. Two modes for different sounds. Effective attack control.

Cons

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    Nothing.

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The Mooer name is new on the scene, and offers a range of Chinese-made, (relatively) inexpensive pedals.

They're solidly built, with a thick metal casing, but also micro-sized - ideal for smaller 'boards. Many are obviously 'inspired' by old favourites, and this Blue Comp apes features from the Boss compressor.

Sounds

Like the Boss CS-1, the pedal has two modes. Treble mode is intended to emphasise the sustain of the treble sound, but realistically it makes the whole sound brighter - no bad thing if you want to kick it in for effect.

With the Attack control offering useful tailoring of the 'nose' of each note, the Blue is fully capable of dishing up some very effective compression.

Trevor Curwen

Trevor Curwen has played guitar for several decades – he's also mimed it on the UK's Top of the Pops. Much of his working life, though, has been spent behind the mixing desk, during which time he has built up a solid collection of the guitars, amps and pedals needed to cover just about any studio session. He writes pedal reviews for Guitarist and has contributed to Total Guitar, MusicRadar and Future Music among others.