Strymon Compadre — MIDI Editor & CC Reference
Control the Strymon Compadre from your browser — MIDI control reference, interactive editor, and AI-generated presets. Free, no install.
Explore the Compadre controls in your browser and connect compatible MIDI hardware to send settings to your pedal. The reference below shows the controls mapped in Nitelite; available functions depend on the pedal and firmware. The default MIDI channel in Nitelite is 1. Browser MIDI control works in Chrome, Edge, Opera, or Brave — no install required.
Knobs
| Control | MIDI CC | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BOOST | CC 19 | Boost level when boost circuit is engaged (~14dB max in Flat Clean boost) |
| COMPRESSION | CC 14 | Compression amount — turning clockwise lowers the threshold, increasing compression |
| DRY | CC 15 | Dry signal blended with compressor output — preserves attack transients |
| LEVEL | CC 12 | Output level when compressor is engaged (-6dB to +6dB, noon is unity gain) |
Switches
| Switch | MIDI CC | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| BOOST EQ | CC 17 | Flat / Treble / Mid |
| COMP TYPE | CC 11 | Studio / Squeeze |
| BOOST TYPE | CC 18 | Clean / Dirty |
Footswitches
- BOOST — CC 20
- COMP — CC 13
Special MIDI Functions
- Expression — CC 100
Hardware Presets
Compadre has 300 hardware preset slots, recalled using MIDI Program Change. Saving requires an action on the pedal; follow the hardware preset manager instructions.