Compression pedals often flatten more than they enhance, but the Heather Brown Electronicals Darlene brings a touch that feels natural and musical—lifting your playing into focus without sacrificing character. Its fully analog, ultra-quiet circuit adds smooth sustain and subtle contour while preserving the harmonics and dynamics that make your tone personal. Running at 9V or 18V for adjustable headroom, it responds gracefully to everything from soft fingerstyle work to hard strumming, offering warm, studio-grade compression that stays transparent on any setup.

Intuitive Controls for Clear, Musical Dynamic Shaping

A simple, intuitive control layout makes shaping your sound effortless. Sustain sets the amount of compression, blend mixes your dry signal back in for clarity and articulation, and volume provides output control or a mild boost when needed. This straightforward approach keeps the pedal easy to dial in—ideal for players who want consistent feel and expressive dynamics without navigating complex menus or secondary functions.

Road-Tested Design With Quiet, Flexible Bypass Options

The Darlene is built for real-world reliability, equipped with both true bypass and buffered bypass to suit different pedalboard configurations, plus silent soft-touch switching for seamless transitions onstage. Its rugged enclosure stands up to heavy use, and the compact footprint integrates cleanly into any rig. Whether you’re refining cleans, evening out rhythm parts, or adding musical sustain to lead lines, the Darlene offers supportive, transparent compression that enhances every note.