Premier Guitar features affiliate links to help support our content. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases.

Mastro Valvola Pedals Debuts the Millibar MKII Optical Compressor

Their new squeezebox provides transparent compression and adds harmonics, sustain and without any loss of sound frequencies.

Italy (March 3, 2017) -- Millibar (mk2) is the highly anticipated new product by Mastro Valvola Pedals, an extremely versatile studio-grade optical compressor, designed to achieve optimal compression control on both guitar and bass alike. Inspired by the performance of the Universal Audio 1176 and Teletronix LA2A, we have managed to recreate and implement their characteristics in the Millibar, in terms of both, transparent compression and "tone-full" qualities.

“Your instrument’s will sound full, rich with harmonics, sustain and without any loss of sound frequencies.” The Millibar utilizes separate controls for compression and sustain, which allows the user to choose from a range of dynamic combinations, suitable for arpeggios, solos, grooves and many other styles and effects.

“In the MK2 version we have added an attack control in order to give players maximum flexibility and control over compression characteristics.”

Handcrafted in Italy, the new Millibar can be purchased directly from the Mastro Valvola online store at www.mastrovalvola.it. Retail price is € 185 VAT included.

Watch the company's video demo:

For more information:
Mastro Valvola