Effect pedal with control knobs and a footswitch on a wooden surface
Top view of guitar effects pedal
Bottom view of black guitar effects pedal
Effect pedal with control knobs and a footswitch on a wooden surface
Top view of guitar effects pedal
Bottom view of black guitar effects pedal

Heather Brown

Heather Brown Electronicals Darlene Compression

$218.00

Pickup available at 165 Showroom

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Product information

Darlene is the compressor you've been looking for - ultra-quiet, neutral, and built to be the foundation your tone deserves.

A great compressor should be the foundation of your tone, not a compromise you learn to live with. Too many do exactly that - flattening feel, choking dynamics, and introducing noise where there should be clarity. Darlene was built to correct all of that.

At its core, Darlene is an ultra-quiet analog compressor designed around a simple but demanding premise: foundational effects should be flawless, dependable, and genuinely inspiring. The voicing is intentionally neutral — no added color, no smear, no artifacts. What you get instead is consistent shape and feel across every note, rich sustain that sounds natural rather than processed, and silent operation that lets your signal breathe. It's the kind of compressor that disappears into your sound in the best possible way.

The control set is purposefully minimal. Sustain dials in your compression depth, a dry blend preserves articulation and keeps your pick attack intact, and a volume control lets you sit at unity or push just past it for a subtle boost. Darlene runs on standard 9V or 18V - the higher voltage option expanding headroom and adding a touch more compression character for players who want it.

Three controls. No compromises. Everything compression should be and nothing it shouldn't.

Features
1.
Exceptionally low-noise floor
2.
Selectable true/buffered bypass
3.
Silent soft-touch switching
4.
100% analog signal path
5.
Standard +9V DC / +18V DC

New. Chosen. Cherished.

We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

High Standards

We only stock new instruments from builders who meet our highest standards for tone, build quality, and consistency, each one carefully selected to reflect the level of craftsmanship our customers expect.

Accurate Representation

Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.

Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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