The Walrus Audio Deep Six V3 is a studio-grade compressor pedal that brings professional-level dynamics control to your pedalboard. Inspired by the renowned Universal Audio 1176 compressor and the simplicity of classic stompboxes like the Ross and Dynacomp, the Deep Six V3 offers a versatile and musical compression experience.

🎛️ Key Features

Tone Control: The addition of a Tone knob allows you to shape the low end of your guitar signal, providing greater tonal flexibility.

Soft Switch/Relay Bypassing: Ensures smoother and more reliable operation, enhancing the overall user experience.

SMD Technology: The conversion to Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) technology results in a more robust design and improved product longevity.

High-Quality Components: Utilizes high-quality SMD components for a more hi-fi sound, elevating the tonal quality of your guitar.

Top-Mounted Jacks: The relocation of jacks to the top of the pedal allows for easier pedalboard integration and cable management.

Updated Artwork: Features updated art by Adam Forster, paying homage to the original design that started it all.

🎚️ Controls

Level: Adjusts the output volume of the compressed signal.

Sustain: Controls the amount of compression applied, affecting the sustain of your notes.

Attack: Determines how quickly the compressor responds to incoming signals, allowing for dynamic control.

Blend: Mixes the dry (uncompressed) signal with the compressed signal, offering parallel compression for a more natural tone.

Tone: Shapes the low end of your guitar signal, providing additional tonal shaping capabilities.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Power Requirement: 9V DC (100mA minimum), center-negative

Internal Voltage: Doubled to 18V for maximum headroom while maintaining a typical current draw of 8.9mA

Bypass: True bypass with polarity correction circuit

Dimensions: 4.77" x 2.9" x 2.3"

Weight: Approximately 0.75 lbs

The Deep Six V3 is designed to handle a variety of pickup types, from single-coil to humbucker, and is particularly effective in taming the hiss or distortion that can arise from high-output instruments.

Whether you're aiming for subtle tonal enhancement or seeking to add expressive sustain, the Walrus Audio Deep Six V3 offers a versatile and high-quality solution for your compression needs.