Boss CP-1X Compressor

The Next-Generation Compressor for Exceptionally Expressive Guitarists

Thanks to BOSS's MDP technology, the CP-1X presents itself as an innovative multiband compressor for guitarists that preserves not only the natural character of the instrument but also your individual playing style for limitless musical expression. The intelligent internal processor analyzes the incoming guitar signal in real time across multiple layers—for advanced dynamic control.

Unlike many conventional pedal compressors, the CP-1X prevents tone coloration and the loss of definition. Using the simple control surface with just four knobs, you can quickly and comfortably achieve outstanding results. At the same time, the practical gain-reduction indicator keeps you informed about the amount of compression at all times. The CP-1X is optimized for use with every type of guitar and delivers next-generation dynamic control for any musical style.

Intelligent Circuitry for Natural Sound

The CP-1X offers guitarists a completely new compression experience. Traditional compact pedal compressors tend to truncate and color the guitar sound and are hard to adapt to different playing techniques. With the innovative CP-1X those limitations are a thing of the past. On the contrary: the CP-1X opens up a whole new world of expressive possibilities. The powerful MDP processor analyzes the different components of your guitar tone in real time to produce a natural compression that continuously adapts to your playing. Thanks to this high-tech approach, your highly individual combination of tone and technique remains intact at all times, even with aggressive compressor settings.

New Dimensions of Expression!

No matter what type of guitar you play or which style you prefer, the CP-1X consistently delivers a rich, musical sound. From gentle phrases and arpeggios to intense rhythm and solo work—every nuance of your playing is preserved. The CP-1X is also perfect for country-style chicken picking, funky rhythms, and other guitar techniques that rely on heavy compression. As a booster, the CP-1X also shines thanks to its powerful yet transparent tone.
Players of 7- and 8-string guitars will appreciate the intelligent dynamic control in the upper frequency range while retaining substantial low-end presence. And as an electro-acoustic player you can switch effortlessly from delicate fingerpicking to strong strumming without losing the characteristic, clear overtones.

Studio Quality With Easy Operation

With most compressor pedals the rule is “what you see is what you get.” Not so with the CP-1X—its controls interact in many ways. No matter which knob you turn, multiple interconnected parameters are working under the hood of the CP-1X.
This gives you a wide range of dynamic control and tone shaping options that go far beyond conventional compressor pedals and were previously achievable only in high-end studios. The good news up front: you don’t need to be a trained audio engineer to operate the CP-1X. Thanks to meticulous fine-tuning by BOSS engineers, the intelligent MDP processor provides a professional, ready-to-play sound while keeping familiar pedal-style controls.

High-End Features for Professional Performance

The CP-1X features a professional 18-volt input stage for exceptional headroom that copes with very high-output pickups. This ensures a consistently clear, punchy tone regardless of the guitar model. The 16-segment gain-reduction display keeps you aware of the compression amount at all times and gives you full control over the pedal. Thanks to refined BOSS technology, the CP-1X also produces very little noise compared with other compressors.

MDP: Pioneering Technology & Outstanding Sound!

Built on decades of research and development, BOSS's MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing) technology offers a fresh approach to creating exceptional guitar sounds. MDP analyzes, in real time, the different elements that define a guitar tone—including frequency, overtones, dynamic envelope, pickups, and more. The processor also examines playing characteristics such as range, the balance of single notes and chords, bends, use of vibrato, etc. Every element feeds into the MDP processor's calculation to generate an optimized guitar tone at the moment of playing. With this highly detailed high-tech approach, the CP-1X's MDP processor delivers tonal and playing quality that goes far beyond conventional effects processing.

Boss CP-1X: For a Completely New Compression Experience!