The Hot Box HB-CP is a Analog Compressor and made exclusively by Moen Effect Lab for Hot Box Canada.Originating as a completely hand made line, these effects are still hand produced, but are now being manufactured to reach more players worldwide.Versatile, effective, and very affordable (and they look great too!) True Analog Compression the way it should be that rounds the sound nicely with power and clarity and can compete with more well known (and much more expensive) vintage rivals.The HB-CP features full Analog tone with an excellent quality build throughout : Full metal casing, quality knobs, heavy duty stomp switch and True Bypass, offers a great response that fits in nicely into the mixThe HB-CP Compressor offers a clean and powerful tone with very little background noise. Brings single notes to the surface with clarity, pop and sustain if desired and make chords more articulate and powerful.It features control for Volume, Compression, and Tone with EQ or bypassed switch. Great Analog Compression and space saving design make the HB-CP Compressor a tonal must have. Once you kick this in, you will hear the overall sound come alive and wonder what you did without it.These pedals are built with quality in mind,heavy duty metal enclosures and stomp switches and are made to withstand harsh floor-usage environments with heavy-duty rubber on the underside, it doesn’t move or slide away easily.Features at a Glance: Vintage Tonal Response Low noise Compressor Space saving design Center LED shows mixed Comp and Vol. Volume, Comp, Tone and EQ IN or OUT control knobs. Tough-built metal enclosure with Heavy Duty 3PDT metal stomp switch. Powered by 9V Battery (behind back plate) or 9V Adapter (not included) True bypass stomp switch. Size 4 1/2 " H x 2 3/4" W x 1 1/4" D Weight 11 oz