Harness the power of smooth dynamics control with the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal. Designed for guitarists and bassists alike, this legendary compressor evens out volume peaks, enhances sustain, and brings clarity to every note — without coloring your tone.
Analog VCA Circuit: Delivers stable, musical compression with ultra low noise.
Four Knob Interface (Level, Tone, Attack, Sustain): Easily dial in your ideal compression character.
Buffered Bypass: Maintains signal integrity even through long cable runs.
Wide Compression Range: Operates seamlessly from subtle squashing to full sustain / limiting.
Low-Noise Design: Keeps your tone transparent, not muddy.
Power Options: Runs on a 9V battery or optional PSA-series DC adapter.
Compact & Rugged: Classic BOSS construction (73 × 129 × 59 mm, ~380–400 g)
Tightens dynamics: Perfect if your playing is a little uneven or you want cleaner rhythm tones.
Boosts sustain: Great for solos, ensuring notes ring out longer without turning to fuzz.
Mix-friendly: Helps your instrument sit better in a band mix by controlling peaks and low-level signals.
Genre versatility: Whether you're into country chicken-picking, rock, funk, jazz, or ambient, the CS-3 adapts.
Proven legacy: A staple in pedalboards since 1986, trusted by countless session and touring artists.
Start gentle — Keep Sustain low and Attack slow, then gradually dial up.
Watch tone creep — Use the Tone knob to compensate for treble lost during heavy compression.
Use before distortion — You’ll get tighter, more controlled overdrive when compression precedes gain pedals.
Avoid overcrushing — Too much compression can make your playing sound lifeless; aim for natural dynamics.
