
Roland CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal

The Roland CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal provides smooth sustain, enhanced attack, and dynamic balance for clean and overdriven tones.

Product Description
The Roland CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal is a classic compressor designed to even out dynamics, increase sustain, and enhance note definition. Perfect for clean rhythms, solos, and lead playing, the CS-3 smooths out playing dynamics while maintaining natural tonal balance.
Featuring dedicated controls for Level, Tone, Attack, and Sustain, this pedal allows players to shape their sound for subtle compression or long, sustained notes. Whether you're looking for tight funk rhythms, singing sustain for solos, or compressed country picking, the CS-3 delivers professional-grade compression with low noise.
A favorite among guitarists and bassists, the Roland CS-3 Compression Sustainer is a must-have pedal for enhancing clarity, sustain, and control in any playing style.
- Compact compression/sustainer pedal with high-quality circuitry.
- Compresses loud signals and boosts softer signals for a smooth overall sound.
- Onboard Level, Tone, Attack and Sustain controls for precise tonal shaping.
- Low-noise design for super-quiet operation.
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Product Specifications
Features | |
Nominal Input Level | -20 dBu |
Input Impedance | 1 M ohm |
Nominal Output Level | -20 dBu |
Output Impedance | 1 k ohm |
Recommended Load Impedance | 10 k ohms or greater |
Bypass | Buffered bypass |
Controls | SUSTAIN knob; ATTACK knob; TONE knob; LEVEL knob; Pedal switch |
Indicator | CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) |
Connectors | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type; OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type; DC IN jack |
Power Supply | Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61); AC adaptor (sold separately) |
Current Draw | 20 mA |
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.): | Carbon: Approx. 10.5 hours; Alkaline: Approx. 26 hours |
Accessories | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"); Dry battery/9 V type (6F22) |
Options (sold separately) | AC adaptor: PSA series |
Width | 73 mm 2-7/8 inches |
Depth | 129 mm 5-1/8 inches |
Height | 59 mm 2-3/8 inches |
Weight (including battery) | 380 g 14 oz |