The Citadel BUDR Bus Driver is an analog VCA compressor pedal designed to deliver smooth, studio-style compression for guitar, bass, acoustic instruments, and pedalboard rigs. Inspired by classic SSL-style mix bus compression, the Bus Driver can add subtle dynamic control, extra sustain, tighter attack, and punchy “glue” without flattening your tone.

From transparent leveling to more aggressive squashed compression, the BUDR gives players a musical way to tame peaks, tighten rhythm parts, enhance sustain, and bring a more polished studio feel to live or recorded performances.

Key Features

  • Analog VCA compressor pedal
  • Inspired by classic SSL-style bus compression
  • Great for guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, and pedalboard use
  • Adds sustain, punch, clarity, and tighter dynamics
  • Controls for compression, makeup gain, attack, and release
  • Auto Release and side-chain high-pass filter switches
  • LED gain-reduction meter for visual compression feedback
  • True bypass switching
  • 9V DC center-negative power operation

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
  • Power: 9V DC, center negative
  • Current Draw: approximately 100–150 mA depending on source/spec listing
  • Dimensions: 114 mm x 62 mm x 58 mm
  • Weight: approximately 250 g
  • Power supply not included

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