Fender’s The Bends Compressor delivers studio-grade dynamic control in a rugged aluminum stomp box, taming wild volume spikes and giving a wide array of valuable tone control options. Its innovative blend control lets you mix in the dry signal to preserve clarity, while the Amp-Jewel LED shifts from white to pink to visually indicate when compression is active. Built for live use, it features ultra-low noise thanks to dual audio paths, LED‑illuminated knobs for dark stages, and a magnetically latched 9 V battery door.